Community Conservation Manager
Wildlife Conservation Society
📍 Uganda, Uganda, Uganda
Job Description
Job Description
Reports to: Sector Manager
Positions Managed: HWC Officers, Community Engagement Coordinator, Community Wildlife Scouts and other staff as needed
Location: Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth Protected Area
Position Type: Full-time
Scope/Capacity: Site
Coordinates with: Assistant Warden Community Conservation, Law Enforcement leadership, Biodiversity Management leadership, Logistics Manager, Social Safeguards Coordinator, regional and global Rights+ Communities staff.
JOB PURPOSE
The Community Conservation (CoCo) Manager plays a critical role in engaging with local communities to ensure the successful integration of the Protected Area into the wider socio-political landscape. Their work is essential in securing stakeholder buy-in, managing expectations, and mitigating potential conflicts that could impact the Protected Area (PA). Given the dynamic nature of PA manage...