Job Title: Manager Research
Organisation: Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute (UWRTI)
Duty Station: Kasese, Uganda
About US:
Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute (UWRTI) is a semi-autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, established by Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute Act, 2016. The Institute is mandated to: “Undertake research and training services for sustainable conservation and management of Uganda’s wildlife resources.’’
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the development and operationalization of the institute research policy (s)
- Leads the development, review and implementation of research agenda of the institute.
- Leads the development of bankable research project proposals
- Leads the development of relevant research for wildlife training and conservation
- Provides consultancy for wildlife research and conservation
- Supports the mobilization of research funding
- Builds partnerships with other research institutions
- Leads the dissemination of research findings
- Leads collaborative efforts for the uptake of research innovations
- Supports capacity building of staff in wildlife research
- Leads the development and implementation of research quality assurance frame work for the institute
- Establish and maintain the data base on wildlife research in Uganda
- Coordinates the development of departmental plans, budgets and reports
- Supervises and appraise staff in the department
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The person eligible for appointment should possess the following attributes:
- An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Health and Management or related fields from recognized institutions.
- Master of Science in the above-mentioned fields from recognized Institution.
- PhD in the in the above-mentioned fields from a recognised Institution.
- At least 7 relevant peer reviewed publications
- Be at least of the rank of Principal/Senior Officer level or its equivalent at the time of application;
- Six years of Managerial ability in Higher Education or Research Institution with at least track record of having served as Head of academic Department or Research Project Manager;
- Be a citizen of Uganda with a valid national identity card
- Evidence of contribution to the community
- Not above 55 Years
- Be a citizen of Uganda with a valid national identity card
How to Apply:
All interested individuals should submit a letter of application accompanied with
- Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant Academic Credentials and naming three referees;
- Letters of nomination from third parties are also welcomed for the positions so long as they are submitted with Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant and certified Academic Credentials and naming three referees.
- Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have forwarded references concerning their applications by the stated deadline.
Applications should be submitted online at the link below
Note: Females are encouraged to apply. Please note that any solicitation or any form of lobbying for the job will lead to cancellation of the Candidate.
Deadline: 9th February 2024 by 5:00pm East African time 2024.