Combating Wildlife Crime Activity Coordinator

Uganda, particularly to reduce wildlife crime.

B. Ensure sustainability of CWC interventions and support to the government of Uganda and

partners.

C. Enhance coordination and collaboration aimed at combating wildlife crime among and

between state and non-state actors including communities, the private sector and civilsociety.

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., environmental

management, wildlife management, biology, social science, international relations, law,economics, or journalism).

• At least 5 years of experience (in a similar position) working with government officials and/or

donors on wildlife conservation and sustainable development issues, preferably with aninternational Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or Inter-Governmental Organization (IGO).

• A willingness and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

• Knowledge of and experience in national and or regional/international policy processes

preferably within an East African context.

• Work experience engaging with the private sector is a strong advantage.

• Relevant and proven experience in project cycle management, i.e., co-ordinating larger projects,including overseeing consultants and managing project budgets and reporting.

• Experience in implementing USAID-funded projects is a strong advantage.

• Strong research and analytical skills, and an ability to articulate complex issues clearly.

• Strong networking skills and communication skills and ability to work in different cultural

contexts.

• Fluency in spoken and written English.

• Familiarity with standard word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software,and with electronic communication technology

Uganda, particularly to reduce wildlife crime.

B. Ensure sustainability of CWC interventions and support to the government of Uganda and

partners.

C. Enhance coordination and collaboration aimed at combating wildlife crime among and

between state and non-state actors including communities, the private sector and civilsociety.

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., environmental

management, wildlife management, biology, social science, international relations, law,economics, or journalism).

• At least 5 years of experience (in a similar position) working with government officials and/or

donors on wildlife conservation and sustainable development issues, preferably with aninternational Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or Inter-Governmental Organization (IGO).

• A willingness and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

• Knowledge of and experience in national and or regional/international policy processes

preferably within an East African context.

• Work experience engaging with the private sector is a strong advantage.

• Relevant and proven experience in project cycle management, i.e., co-ordinating larger projects,including overseeing consultants and managing project budgets and reporting.

• Experience in implementing USAID-funded projects is a strong advantage.

• Strong research and analytical skills, and an ability to articulate complex issues clearly.

• Strong networking skills and communication skills and ability to work in different cultural

contexts.

• Fluency in spoken and written English.

• Familiarity with standard word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software,and with electronic communication technology

2. Document utilization of SMART, OWODAT, online secure information sharing platform and

CITES electronic permit system by MTWA, UWA and National anti-Wildlife Crime CoordinationTask Force (NWCCTF)

3. Support data collection, analysis, and reporting on the CWC Learning agenda

4. Monitor the effectiveness of Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation measures beingimplemented around Murchison Falls Protected Area.

5. Work together with the CWC Activity staff to document success stories, reports, lessonslearned and other communication materials for CWC Activity.

6. Develop and organize workshops, training sessions and conservation education and

awareness events in line with the CWC activity work plan and WCS’ CWT portfolio.

7. Supervise consultants and manage short-term technical consultants while ensuring

compliance with WCS procurement policies and standards.

8. Represent WCS at public events, conferences, meetings, and seminars.