UGANDA WILDLIFE AUTHORITY (UWA) – JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous government agency operating under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. Established in 1996, UWA operates in line with the Wildlife Act Cap 200 and continues under the Uganda Wildlife Act, 2020.

UWA’s mission is:

“To conserve, economically develop, and sustainably manage Uganda’s wildlife and protected areas in partnership with neighboring communities and stakeholders for the benefit of the people of Uganda and the global community.”

As an equal opportunity employer, UWA is seeking qualified, self-driven, and results-oriented Ugandan nationals to fill the position below.

POSITION DETAILS

JOB PURPOSE

The Administrative Assistant / Personal Secretary will provide administrative, clerical, and secretarial support to Departments and Conservation Areas to ensure smooth office operations and effective coordination of activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain organized and efficient filing systems within Departments and Conservation Areas.
Coordinate and manage the day-to-day administrative operations of assigned Departments or Units.
Handle communication and correspondence between departments and external stakeholders.
Prepare minutes, reports, official correspondences, and departmental documentation.
Respond to telephone calls and email inquiries, providing information or directing communication to the appropriate offices.
Receive and attend to official visitors and walk-in clients while directing them appropriately based on the nature of their inquiries.
Receive, sort, record, and distribute incoming correspondences and official documents to relevant offices.
Manage and maintain the Supervisor’s diary, schedules, and appointments.
Prepare departmental work plans and submit periodic reports as required.
Supervise and appraise support staff under the department.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Applicants must possess an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields from a recognized university:

Secretarial Studies
Business and Office Management
Office and Information Management
Administrative and Secretarial Science
Administrative and Secretarial Studies

Experience

No working experience is required.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Technical Competencies

Information Management
Writing and documentation skills
Information Technology proficiency
Records and Information Management

Behavioral Competencies

Effective communication skills
Accountability and professionalism
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Ethics and integrity
Customer care skills

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants should submit their applications to:

The Executive Director
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya
P.O. Box 3530, Kampala – Uganda

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be submitted not later than 1st June 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should access the official UWA Job Application Form through the UWA website and apply online using the official recruitment portal.

Application Steps

Visit the UWA recruitment portal.
Create an account by signing up.
If you already have an account, proceed directly to login.
Complete and save your candidate profile.
Go to the Home section, select the preferred job vacancy, and click Apply.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Applicants must scan and attach only the required academic documents including Degree Certificates, Transcripts, Diploma Certificates, A-Level and O-Level certificates.
Appointment letters should be attached as proof of work experience where applicable.
Academic documents of successful candidates will be verified before appointment.
Background checks will be conducted for successful applicants prior to recruitment.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any form of lobbying or influence peddling will lead to automatic disqualification.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / PERSONAL SECRETARY (2)

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