Recruitment of Law Enforcement Rangers
Rwanda continues to be a regional leader in biodiversity
conservation and sustainable natural resource management. Through strong
government commitment and active community participation, the country has made
significant progress in ecosystem restoration, protection of endangered
species, and the promotion of eco-tourism as a key driver of economic growth. National
parks including Volcanoes, Akagera, Gishwati-Mukura, and Nyungwe continue to
thrive under effective management and strategic partnerships.
In line with its mandate to safeguard Rwanda's natural
heritage, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), in collaboration with African
Parks, invites applications from qualified Rwandan nationals for the position
of Law Enforcement Rangers to be deployed across all national parks. This
recruitment aims to strengthen park protection, enhance wildlife security, and
support the continued success of Rwanda's conservation efforts.
Job Details
- Position:
Law Enforcement Ranger
- Duty
Stations: Akagera, Nyungwe, Volcanoes, and Gishwati-Mukura National
Parks
- Number
of Positions: 96
- Reporting
To: Law Enforcement Warden
Purpose of the Position
Reporting to the Law Enforcement Warden, the Ranger will be
responsible for conducting field patrols and supporting related activities,
including wildlife monitoring, fire management, and overall protection of the
park ecosystem.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Conduct
patrols in accordance with approved plans and instructions
- Detect,
prevent, and report illegal activities within park areas
- Monitor
key wildlife species, observe behaviour, and report findings
- Record
wildlife observations and signs of illegal activity using GPS equipment
- Support
fire prevention and management efforts
- Collaborate
with electric fence attendants (applicable to Akagera National Park)
- Participate
in human-wildlife conflict mitigation activities
- Contribute
to the protection and conservation of the park ecosystem
Required Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Minimum
qualification of Senior Six (A2) or TVET certification
- Aged
between 20 and 28 years
- Background or training in conservation, biodiversity, or related fields is an added advantage
Required Competencies
- Strong
physical fitness and endurance
- Willingness
to work in bush and nature-based environments
- High
level of discipline and professionalism
- Ability
to work flexible hours, including day and night shifts
- Integrity
and good interpersonal skills
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective
communication and reporting skills
- Ability
to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Willingness
to work in remote and isolated areas
Added Advantage
- Ability
to perform under pressure and beyond standard working hours
- Experience
in the use of GPS devices
- Bush
survival skills
- First
aid training
- Valid
motorcycle driving licence
- Prior
experience working with security organs
Language Requirements
- Fluency
in Kinyarwanda
- Working
knowledge of English or French
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents
in a single PDF file:
- Application
letter
- Curriculum
Vitae (CV)
- Certified
copies of academic qualifications
- Copy
of National ID or Passport
- Medical
certificate
- Criminal
record certificate
- Any
additional supporting documents
Applications should be sent to:
recruitment.rangers@rdb.rw Deadline: Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 17:00
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next
stages of the recruitment process, including assessments.
Jean-Guy AFRIKA Chief Executive Officer
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