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

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Supervising the responding 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.

Coordinate with Local Governments, NGO’s, local communities and relevant institutions in Human Wildlife conflict resolution.

Providing technical guidance in the implementation of the Wildlife damage compensation scheme. Establish and maintain Human Wildlife Conflict databases.

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

Mobilizing resources for the implementation of human wildlife conflict management plans and strategies. Mediating and negotiating with victims of Human Wildlife Conflict.

Preparing work plans and submitting periodic reports. Supervising and appraising staff. PERSON SPECIFICATIONS a.

Qualifications

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 Masters Degree in any of the above fields or Conflict Resolution from a recognized University. b. Experience At least nine (09) years’ relevant working experience in Wildlife Conservation, three (3) of which should have been at Principal level from a reputable Organization. c.

Competences Technical

 Policy Management

 Knowledge in Animal Behavior

 Planning, organizing and coordinating

 Human Resource Management

 Financial Management

 Research and Analytical Skills Behavioral

 Leadership

 Accountability

 Communicating Effectively

 Concern for quality and Standards

 Negotiation and mediation

Ethics and integrity