550 Rangers At Uganda Wildlife Authority

550 Rangers

Uganda * Full-time

Uganda Wildlife Authority

NOTICE: THE PREVIOUS RANGER ADVERTISEMENT OF JANUARY 11, 2026 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNAVOIDABLE CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING THE NEED TO CONSIDER THE RURAL APPLICANTS UNABLE TO EASILY ACCESS INTERNET TO APPLY.

PLEASE LOOK AT THE CURRENT ADVERT BELOW AND FOLLOW THE RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE, WHICH WILL BE CONDUCTED AT HEADQUARTERS OF CONSERVATION AREAS ACROSS UGANDA.

ALL POTENTIAL CANDIDATES WHO ALREADY APPLIED ON THE EARLIER PUBLISHED LINK SHOULD RE- APPLY. WE APOLOGISE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.

BACKGROUND

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and is managed in accordance with the Uganda Wildlife Act, Cap 315.

The Mission of UWA is: “To conserve, economically develop and sustainably manage the wildlife and protected areas of Uganda in partnership with neighboring communities and other stakeholders for the benefit of the people of Uganda and the global community.

UWA, an equal opportunity employer, wishes to recruit high caliber, self-motivated and result oriented Ugandan nationals to fill the Positions below.

JOB TITLE: RANGER

SALARY SCALE: UWA 12

DUTY STATION: UWA OFFICES

REPORTS TO: IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

SUPERVISES: NONE

VACANCIES: 550

AGE LIMIT: 30 YEARS AND BELOW

DURATION: FOUR (4) YEARS RENEWABLE

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To protect wildlife resources, property and human life in the Protected Area of deployment.

Category: Environment and Natural Resources Total Positions: 550 Location: Uganda Full-time Salary: not mentioned Posted 5 months ago

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(i) Conducting patrols/ Operations to protect wildlife resources in and around the protected Areas.

(ii) Detecting and proactively preventing wildlife crime.

(ii) Arresting, searching and supporting prosecution of suspects involved in illegal Wildlife activities

(iv) Providing security to wildlife resources, property, staff and visitors within the protected Areas.

(V) Collecting and recording field data for Management decision making

(vi) Supporting problem animal control

(vii) Supporting the rescue, capture and translocation of wildlife (vii) Operating radios and disseminating information to relevant personnel.

(ix) Gathering and relaying intelligence to relevant personnel.

(x) Monitoring protected area boundaries and deter encroachment.

(xi) Undertaking wildlife inventories and surveys. (xii) Preparing and submitting operational reports

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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Uganda Certificate of Education with at least a pass in English Language.

(ii) EXPERIENCE: NIL

(iii) COMPETENCES

Technical

Planning, organizing and coordinating
Management of organizational environment
Negotiation and mediation

Behavioral

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