RANGER Needed at Uganda Wildlife Authority 2026… Are you looking for a way to apply for the position of a RANGER at the Uganda Wildlife Authority in 2026? If yes, then this informative article is for you. You will be given detailed information about the recruitment requirements and How to apply.
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established under the Uganda Wildlife Act, Cap 200, and continued under the Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019.
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Ranger
Salary: UWA 12
Department: N/A
Available Positions: 550
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To protect wildlife resources, property and human life in the Protected Area of deployment.
KEY DUTIES AND 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
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
(i) QUALIFICATIONS
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.
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 addressed to:
The Executive Director, Uganda Wildlife Authority
Plot 7, Kira Road – Kampala
For more information, visit Uganda Wildlife Authority.
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