UWA Recruitment 2022: The Uganda Wildlife Authority seeks to recruit high-potential, self-motivated and result-oriented Ugandan citizens to fill ranger positions.
The UWA Recruitment Notification in this regard is published on the Uganda Wildlife Authority Recruitment Portal https://ugandawildlife.org/.
UWA Recruitment 2022 Update
Ranger job recruitment is being done to protect wildlife resources, property, and human life in the area of deployment. You will be given full assistance regarding how to apply for 850 Ranger posts on the UWA website www.ugandawildlife.org.
UWA RECRUITMENT CENTRES
Kaunda Grounds, Gulu City
Police Grounds, Arua City
Iganga Play Ground, Iganga Muncipal Council
Uganda Museu, Kampala City
Masindi Sports Stadium Masindi District.
Boma Grounds Fort Portal, Kabarole District
Zebra Grounds Minekye Lake Mburo National Park in Kiruhura District
Bwindi Community Hospital Play Ground, Kanungu District
Mbale S.S. Sports Stadium, Mbale District
Kidepo Valley National Park Headquarters, Geremech, Karenga District|
Queen Elizabeth National Park playground Katunguru, Rubirizi District
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct patrols/operations to protect wildlife resources in and around the
Protected Areas.
- Detect and proactively prevent wildlife crime.
- Arrest, search, and support the prosecution of suspects involved in illegal wildlife activities.
- Provide security to wildlife resources, UWA property, staff, and visitors in and outside the Protected Areas.
- Collect and record field data for management decision-making.
- Support problem animal control.
- Support the rescue, capture, and translocation of wildlife.
- Gather and relay intelligence to relevant personnel.
- Monitor protected area boundaries and deter encroachment.
- Assist in undertaking wildlife inventories and surveys.
- Prepare and timely submit performance and other operational reports
Qualification for UWA Ranger Job:
Holders of a general level education certificate with credit in English language or mathematics who have not received more than 6 years ago.
Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements;
Must be in possession of a handwritten application to the Executive Director Uganda Wildlife Authority with personal telephone numbers, original copies of their academic documents (Certificate and Transcript), and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
The applicant must be a Ugandan adult citizen with an original National Identity Card.
Must be healthy and physically fit, ready to undergo medical and physical checks,s and a road run to test endurance and body fitness.
Candidates must be of good conduct with no criminal record.
Candidates should be ready to undergo paramilitary training.
Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
Presentation of false documents is criminal and culprits will be liable for prosecution.
HOW TO APPLY UWA Recruitment 2022 Application
Interested and qualifying candidates should report to the nearest recruitment center as listed below by 8:00 am on June 4 to 8, 2022, with their handwritten applications and original copies of their academic certificates and identification documents.
They should also come prepared to undertake physical fitness tests including running.