Rangers
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Category
Operations
Contract
Permanent
Working Hours
Full Time
Deadline
16th February 2026
Location
Various Locations
About Uganda Wildlife Authority
Uganda Wildlife Authority, (UWA) manages 10 National Parks; 12 Wildlife reserves; 5 Community Wildlife Management Areas; and 13 Wildlife Sanctuaries. The ten National Parks include Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo, Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley, Kibale, Mount Elgon, Rwenzori Mountains, Semuliki, Mgahinga Gorilla, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks. These parks display the best in East Africa. Their Rift Valley landscapes and tropical forests make dramatic backdrops to an extensive variety of flora and fauna. Explore the wild Kidepo Valley; spot Queen Elizabeth’s tree-climbing lions; trek up the Virunga Volcanoes; summit the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains; take on Bwindi’s “impenetrable forest”; learn ancient tribal traditions and crafts – or just relax at your lodge surrounded by the wonderful sights and sounds of Africa's most hospitable destination.
Job Description
Uganda Wildlife Authority is seeking to recruit Rangers to protect wildlife resources, property and human life in the Protected Area of deployment.
Responsibilities
- Conducting patrols/ Operations to protect wildlife resources in and around the protected Areas.
- Detecting and proactively preventing wildlife crime.
- Arresting, searching and supporting prosecution of suspects involved in illegal Wildlife activities
- Providing security to wildlife resources, property, staff and visitors within the protected Areas.
- Collecting and recording field data for Management decision making
- Supporting problem animal control
- Supporting the rescue, capture and translocation of wildlife
- Operating radios and disseminating information to relevant personnel.
- Gathering and relaying intelligence to relevant personnel.
- Monitoring protected area boundaries and deter encroachment.
- Undertaking wildlife inventories and surveys.
- Preparing and submitting operational reports
Requirements
- Uganda Certificate of Education with at least a pass in English Language.
- Planning, organizing and coordinating
- Management of organizational environment
- Negotiation and mediation
- High level of integrity and Accountability
- Proven Medical and physical fitness
- Ability to withstand harsh conditions
- Team Work
- Communication skills
- Time Management
- Negotiation and Mediation
How to Apply
Suitable candidates should submit a job application including a letter from the LC 1 Chairperson, a daytime telephone contact, copy of National ID and copies of academic documents.
Applications should be submitted in hardcopy to the nearest headquarters of a Conservation Area. Those from Kampala District should submit to the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre Conservation Area, Entebbe. The deadline for submission is 16th February 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Applications should be adressed to:
The Executive Director, Uganda Wildlife Authority
Plot 7, Kira Road - Kampala
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