THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM

PARAMILITARY CORDINATION UNIT

DIVISIONS

OTHER UNITS

UNIT OVERVIEW

Led by a Director

The Paramilitary Coordination Unit has been established with the objective of strengthening the management, coordination, and execution of all paramilitary activities within the Wildlife, Forestry, and Beekeeping sectors. The Unit ensures that Conservation Services are conducted professionally, with discipline, efficiency, and in accordance with the national security policies and laws.

Legal Basis

The Unit is legally established under the Wildlife Conservation Act, Cap. 283, through the Wildlife and Forest Conservation Service Regulations, 2021 – GN No. 589, made under Section 12(4) of the Act. According to Regulation 3(3)– (5), the coordination of the activities of the Wildlife and Forest Conservation Service shall be vested in the Paramilitary Coordination Unit, to be established at the Ministry and headed by a Director with a rank not below that of Assistant Conservation Commissioner (ACC). The Unit shall comprise representatives from each institution forming the Conservation Force, namely the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA), Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA), Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA), and Tanzania Forest Service Agency (TFS).

Objective of the Unit

To provide professional advice on military-related matters concerning the Wildlife and Forest Conservation Forces and to ensure that all paramilitary systems are managed effectively, with integrity, diligence, and efficiency.

FUNCTIONS

  1. To advise the Permanent Secretary on matters related to the Paramilitary/Wildlife and Forest Conservation Force.
  2. To provide input in the formulation of Regulations, General Orders, Notices, and other guidelines governing the operations of the Wildlife and Forest Conservation Force.
  3. To develop policies and operational guidelines relating to the general administration and smooth operation of the Conservation Force.
  4. To coordinate training matters related to the Wildlife and Forest Conservation Force.
  5. To conduct and oversee operations of the Conservation Force in line with the national security policies.
  6. To coordinate the procurement of specialized equipment used by the Conservation Force.
  7. To oversee the implementation of Regulations, Orders, and other operational guidelines as may be issued from time to time.
  8. To supervise the institutionalization and operationalization of the paramilitary system within the Wildlife, Forestry, and Beekeeping sectors.
  9. To organize and coordinate joint intelligence-led patrol operations, including investigation and prosecution of wildlife and forestry-related offences.