Senior Marine Conservation Officer
Position title: Senior Marine Conservation Officer
No. of Openings: 1
Job Location: Dubai
Posted Date: 31st May, 2015
Job type: Full time - 1 year Contract
Major Function:
With a passion for solving complex environmental challenges and commitment to teamwork, the Senior Marine Conservation Officer will be independent with a positive, open-minded and solutions focused attitude in working with organisations, where environment might not always be the number one priority. The role holder will have a positive and constructive attitude to achieving change in the region and a strong appreciation for and understanding of the local context and culture. The role holder will also display outstanding tact, diplomacy and flexibility to use different engagement tactics that best fit
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To Apply
Suitable applicants are invited to email their application with cover letter and CV to Reema Mascarenhas hr@ewswwf.ae with
Senior Marine Conservation Officer in the subject line. The closing date of application is 30th June 2015.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No. of Openings: 1
Job Location: Dubai
Posted Date: 31st May, 2015
Job type: Full time - 1 year Contract
Major Function:
The Senior Marine Conservation Officer will provide technical advice to the EWS-WWF Marine Programme in a wide range of topics with a primary focus on marine protection, ecosystem based management and relevant policy topics. This position will also act as the project manager for priority initiatives related to marine protection, and is expected to lead the implementation of key related activities. The role holder will also support the Marine Programme Manager in a number of key activities, such as stakeholder engagement, preparation and participation in important policy related fora, as well as programmatic fundraising and communications. The role holder will play an integral role within the marine team by providing technical advice and input based on academic expertise and work experience on marine protection and related topics. The Senior Conservation Officer will also be expected to use his/her skills in project management and coordination, as well as stakeholder engagement. The role holder will proactively provide input to support the implementation of the marine programme and will act as a senior EWS-WWF team member helping to strengthen current partnerships and establish new stakeholder relationships. |
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Education and Experience:
- The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate and/or Postgraduate degree (Masters or PhD) in marine / environmental science or similar and will demonstrate familiarity with major trends in biodiversity conservation issues and policy.
- Minimum 6 years of experience working on marine conservation and research with a particular focus on marine protection, stakeholder engagement and place based conservation. Proven track record working on policy related issues, as well as proven experience in stakeholder engagement will be a requirement. The candidate will also have experience in managing projects that involved multiple stakeholders as well as international working exposure.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to take initiative, work independently and to deliver work of the highest quality to tight deadlines with a solution oriented approach.
- Fluent in English (written and oral). High level of cultural sensitivity and awareness with ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.
- Proven and credible qualitative and quantitative research skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Persuasion, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Excellent computer/IT skills.
- Good knowledge in data management and statistical data analysis
- Confident user of GIS software is preferable.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and proven research capabilities.
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation competence.
- Diplomatic and solution-oriented.
- Proven knowledge and or experience in the non for profit sector, preferably of environmental non-government organizations
- Willingness and ability to travel.
To Apply
Suitable applicants are invited to email their application with cover letter and CV to Reema Mascarenhas hr@ewswwf.ae with
Senior Marine Conservation Officer in the subject line. The closing date of application is 30th June 2015.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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