• Assessing conflict hotspots to identify areas where human-wildlife conflict is frequent or likely and make necessary recommendations.
• Developing and implement strategies to prevent or reduce Human Wildlife Conflict (e.g., barriers, early warning systems) in line with national plans, policies, guidelines, strategies.
• iii. Coordinate rapid response to wildlife incursions, such as crop raids or predator attacks on livestock.

• Raising awareness among stakeholders and the public about the importance of wildlife and the benefits of conservation efforts and educating local communities about non-lethal deterrents to promote coexistence, attitude change and encourage peaceful coexistence with wildlife.
• Providing guidance to communities on procedures to access compensation schemes for wildlife-related losses.
• Supporting the implementation of the National Plan for management of wildlife outside protected areas.
• vii. Supporting UWA in establishment and maintenance of a human wildlife conflict database.

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

• Education

• An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Social Work and Social Administration, Community Development, Development Studies or Social Sciences from a recognised University/Institution.

• A post graduate qualification in management is an added advantage

• Experience

• At least three (3) years of working experience in social work and community development in national or international projects or reputable organisation
• Working experience with the Government of Uganda donor-supported projects is an added advantage
• iii. Experience in Community Conservation Education and Awareness, Human-Wildlife Conflict Management, Revenue Sharing Program Management and Community conservation-based Enterprise Development.

• Knowledge and Skills

• Conversant with community conservation principles and practices. ii. Demonstrated background in research and development initiatives.
• Up to date with the latest best available practices relating to human wildlife conflict mitigation and management.
• Proficiency in computer literacy.
• iii. Excellent comprehension of policies, and ability to extract synthesize key information related to specific topics.

• Excellent critical thinking skills, able to critically assess work for errors of omission and commission.
• Communication skills
• Able to work with diverse groups of stakeholders in remote areas.

• Personal Attributes

• Honesty and integrity.
• Ability to work long hours voluntarily when necessary. iii. Ability to gather and analyze information effectively.
• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. v. Strong interpersonal relations
• Team player