Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute Senior Wildlife Research Officer - Ecological Monitoring Jobs in Uganda

Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute Senior Wildlife Research Officer - Ecological Monitoring Jobs in Uganda

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The senior Wildlife Research Officer is expected to conduct ecological monitoring (Biodiversity inventories including indicators for conservation, Key wildlife species extinction, Species composition and diversity overtime of key species &impacts of buffer zone establishment and management). To achieve this, he /she is expected to:

Develop relevant bankable wildlife research project proposals

Support consultancy for wildlife research and conservation

Support dissemination of research findings

Support collaborative efforts for the uptake of research innovations

Support capacity building of staff in wildlife research

Update the data base on wildlife research

Prepare regular reports on ongoing/completed research projects

Supervise and appraise staff

Any other duties assigned incidental to his/her position

Person Specifications

Minimum Qualifications

An honors bachelor degree of science (biological) environmental sciences, wildlife biology, wildlife tourism, natural resource management or related fields from recognized institution.

Master of Science in the above mentioned fields from recognized institution.

Strong knowledge and skills in ecological statistics for the position of Senior Wildlife Research officer-Ecological Monitoring.

Strong knowledge and skills in climate change mitigation for the position

of Senior Wildlife Research officer- Climate Change.

At least two relevant peer reviewed publications for either climate change or ecological monitoring respectively.

Working Experience

Should possess progressive relevant working experience of 3 years, three of which should have been gained at Research Officer Level or equivalent from a reputable organization.

Competencies

Technical Competences

Quantitative Research methods

Writing and publication skills

Analytical

ICT

Organisation skills

Interpersonal skills

Performance management and appraisal skills

Behavioral competences

Leadership

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Accountability

Concern for quality and standards

Innovativeness

Integrity

Team work


How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute Senior Wildlife Research Officer - Ecological Monitoring Jobs in Uganda

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