Assistant Commissioner Human Wildlife Conflict

To provide strategic leadership and guidance in the management of Human-Wildlife

Reports to: Commissioner Community Conservation and Ex-situ Wildlife Services

Responsible for: Principal Human Wildlife Conflict Officer, Principal Sociologist

Salary scale: UWA 03B

Contract duration: Four (4) years

Number of vacancies: One (01)

• Developing and supervising implementation of Human-Wildlife Conflict management plans, policies, guidelines, and strategies.

• Supervising the response to all incidences of Human-Wildlife Conflicts.

• Planning for the acquisition, maintenance, and use of Human-Wildlife Conflict response equipment.

• Sensitizing actual and potential victims of Human-Wildlife Conflicts.

• Coordinating the capture and translocation of problem animals.

• Coordinating with Local Governments, NGOs, local communities, and relevant institutions in Human-Wildlife Conflict resolution.

• Providing technical guidance in the implementation of the Wildlife Damage Compensation Scheme.

• Establishing and maintaining Human-Wildlife Conflict databases.

• Building the capacity of the Authority staff, Local Governments, and communities in the management of vermin and problem animals.

• Mobilizing resources for the implementation of Human-Wildlife Conflict management plans and strategies.

• Mediating and negotiating with victims of Human-Wildlife Conflicts.

• Preparing work plans and submitting periodic reports.

• Supervising and appraising staff.

• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Zoology, Botany, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Conservation Biology, Wildlife Health and Management, Veterinary Medicine, Environmental Science, or Environmental Management from a recognized University.

• A Master’s Degree in any of the above fields or Conflict Resolution from a recognized University.

• At least nine (09) years of relevant working experience in Wildlife Conservation, three (3) of which should have been at Principal level from a reputable Organization.

• Policy Management

• Knowledge in Animal Behavior

• Planning, Organizing, and Coordinating

• Human Resource Management

• Financial Management

• Research and Analytical Skills

• Leadership

• Accountability

• Communicating Effectively

• Concern for Quality and Standards

• Negotiation and Mediation

• Ethics and Integrity