Vacancy title:
Project Officer: Human Wildlife Conflict

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 21 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Number of Vacancies: One (1)
Duty Station: Project Offices in Karenga District

Duration: Five (5) years - Full-time with a probationary period of six (6) months

Purpose of the job

The primary objective of Project Officer: Human Wildlife Conflict is to play a role in
managing and mitigating conflicts that arise when wild animals and humans come into close
contact with communities, often leading to threats to human safety, livelihoods, or wildlife
populations. He/she will act as an interface between protected area management and
community management, as well as working with partners and DLGs.

Key Responsibilities

i. Assessing conflict hotspots to identify areas where human-wildlife conflict is
frequent or likely and make necessary recommendations.

ii. Developing and implement strategies to prevent or reduce Human Wildlife Conflict
(e.g., barriers, early warning systems) in line with national plans, policies, guidelines,
strategies.

iii. Coordinate rapid response to wildlife incursions, such as crop raids or predator
attacks on livestock.

iv. Raising awareness among stakeholders and the public about the importance of
wildlife and the benefits of conservation efforts and educating local communities
about non-lethal deterrents to promote coexistence, attitude change and encourage
peaceful coexistence with wildlife.

v. Providing guidance to communities on procedures to access compensation schemes
for wildlife-related losses.

vi. Supporting the implementation of the National Plan for management of wildlife
outside protected areas.

vii. Supporting UWA in establishment and maintenance of a human wildlife conflict
database.

viii. Building the capacity of local communities, Local Governments and communities in
the management of vermin and problem animals.

Qualifications and experience

Education

i. An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Social Work and Social Administration,
Community Development, Development Studies or Social Sciences from a
recognised University/Institution.

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ii. A post graduate qualification in management is an added advantage

Experience

i. At least three (3) years of working experience in social work and community
development in national or international projects or reputable organisation

ii. Working experience with the Government of Uganda donor-supported projects is an
added advantage

iii. Experience in Community Conservation Education and Awareness, Human-Wildlife
Conflict Management, Revenue Sharing Program Management and Community
conservation-based Enterprise Development.

Knowledge and Skills

i. Conversant with community conservation principles and practices.

ii. Demonstrated background in research and development initiatives.

i. Up to date with the latest best available practices relating to human wildlife conflict
mitigation and management.

ii. Proficiency in computer literacy.

iii. Excellent comprehension of policies, and ability to extract synthesize key information
related to specific topics.

iv. Excellent critical thinking skills, able to critically assess work for errors of omission
and commission.

v. Communication skills

vi. Able to work with diverse groups of stakeholders in remote areas.

Personal Attributes

i. Honesty and integrity.

ii. Ability to work long hours voluntarily when necessary.

iii. Ability to gather and analyze information effectively.

iv. Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

v. Strong interpersonal relations

vi. Team player

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Applicants should submit their duly completed application forms found on the
link provided below not later than 21[st] October,2025. Hard copies will not
be accepted.

Instructions for submission

1. Follow the link https://tinyurl.com/MoTWAjobs2025 to start your application process
2. Attach a cover letter indicating your interest in the job you choose as well
   as the Curriculum Vitae, Academic Documents (Certificates and Transcripts)
   and appointment letters where applicable scanned as one pdf document (the
   system will not accept more than one file).

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