Job Description

Job Title Conservation Outreach Project Manager

Description

Unit: Conservation

Directly reports to: Conservation Outreach & Citizen Science Senior Manager

Location: Dubai

Type of contract: Full-time, consultant

Date: October 2022
Background
Emirates Nature is a UAE environmental non-governmental organization, established under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's representative in the Western Region and Chairman of Environmental Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD).

We work in association with WWF (hereafter EN-WWF), one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organizations. EN-WWF has been active in the UAE since 2001 and has successfully initiated and implemented several conservation and education projects and initiatives in the region.

EN-WWF works federally and in the region with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah and is governed by a local board of directors.

It is our organizational objective to ensure a high performing workforce within our offices with highly efficient, skilled members all of whom will be unilaterally focused on supporting and delivering conservation activities within the UAE and our stakeholders.

The organization is functional by a Ministerial Decree as a 'society' institutionalized by the Ministry of Community Development, a federal governmental entity that resides within the UAE. In as such, this organization's operational laws and workings coincides with that as a governmental institution that falls within any Abu Dhabi Government's entities.
Job Summary
As a Conservation Outreach Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing volunteer programmes and citizen science projects that contribute to EN-WWF's conservation portfolio and are immersed and aligned to the organisation's conservation goals.

He/She will be responsible for the design of inspirational, relevant, science-based programmes and adapt them for different audiences, including youth-focused approaches. These programmes should be tightly monitored and adapted, to ensure maximum impact.

The Conservation Outreach Project Manager will take ownership of the project management of multi-faceted initiatives including logistics, event planning, stakeholder management, community management, marketing and communications support. He/She will be expected to be able to lead our community to achieve measurable transformative impact at scale.

The successful candidate will work closely with other units (Memberships, communications, special projects etc.) to ensure smooth operations and successful integration with the broader organizational goals. He/She will drive our communities towards action, in particular the youth community. Additionally, he/she will support with the management a team of interns, freelance instructors, consultants, and volunteers and ensure full compliance with the policies and procedures of the organization.

Finally, the Conservation Outreach Project Manager will also be responsible for account management with assigned Partners.
Key Responsibilities
Conservation Membership Products, PPSR & CWN (70%)
Create the vision for transformative community engagement for conservation impact.
Manage the capacity building process internally and externally around citizen science. Ensure accurate data collection and adherence to protocol, compile citizen science data.
Lead and participate in conservation portfolio activities to ensure immersion on projects and better understanding of project goals.
Work on the development of volunteer concepts and workplans (field and virtual volunteer activations) for the EN-WWF community (including youth).
Manage the logistics preparations & needs for the successful delivery of activities in collaboration with vendors and partners.
Contribute to admin tasks, formal correspondence, field-work planning and permit applications.
Responsible that all vendors and project teams are following strict Health and Safety standards & manage the risk management for these activities.
Develop content & accompanying materials to support volunteers in their journey.
Contribute to impact reporting and M&E.
Support with cross unit collaboration and integration.
Manage the scalability of volunteer activities across all ages and through communities and link with behaviour change campaigns.
Create toolkits and support with the organisation of workshops, meetings, trainings and majlis'.
Lead the team towards achieving a seamless volunteer experience.
Keep abreast of international best practices and regional activities to ensure that the solutions that EN-WWF offers are always relevant.
Identifying scope of work, creation of vendor proposals and engagement with vendors for contract development and deliverables.
Lead on procurement, keep track of expenses and invoices and support budget management.
Drive volunteer engagement, rewards & creation of a communities of action
Collaborate with the communications and marketing team to develop content specific for different audiences.
Effectively train, mentor and supervise Freelance instructors, consultants, Interns, ambassadors, and volunteers to assist in advocacy and delivery of activities.
Maintain an effective working relationship and foster collaboration with strategic partners and ensure that there is effective coordination of all activities in support of joint objectives
Responsible for the creation and execution of an activities calendar to maintain engagement.
Develop strategic plans and volunteer journeys.
Drive the evolution of the youth strategy to integrate with the membership and PPSR programmes.
Manage the CwN digital tools and their evolution.
Support organizational priorities and communications (30%)
Responsible for a seamless chain of communication and support with enquiry handling and communications with the community.
Work with the Communications and Digital teams to develop messaging and social media content for outreach initiatives.
Generate content from onsite events and activities.
Curate user generated content (reposting) and work with the Marketing Department on influencer marketing.
Report on volunteer satisfaction and community insights as well as brand sentiment for adaptive management & contribute to impact reporting and M&E for membership products.
Represent EN-WWF in meetings and government led workshops, to the extent possible
Identify strategic opportunities and support with fundraising.
Support with cross unit collaboration and integration through project meetings
Required Qualifications
Experience and background in environmental sustainability, ecology, nature conservation or similar.
Interest and knowledge of local biodiversity and it's conservation
At least 5 years of experience and a strong working background in project management, outreach activities, citizen science, field volunteering or similar.
Data literate and reliable with accuracy of data
Education:
Postgraduate/ Graduate degree in Environmental Science, Ecology or relevant field
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic is highly desirable
EWS-WWF Focus: Acts as a member of EN-WWF, placing higher priority on EN-WWF goals than own goals and anticipating the effects of own area's actions on others to ensure holistic EN-WWF outcomes.

External Orientation: Looks outwards ensuring EN-WWF stays relevant, continues to anticipate and adapt to external environmental and global trends.

Delivering Quality Outcomes: Establishes stretch goals, plans, using best judgment and takes responsibility for planning to and delivering on outcomes.

Building Working Relationships: Builds collaborative relationships through the understanding and development of other's and own ideas.

Communicating Effectively: Uses appropriate means of communication to convey messages, seeks input from others and ensures understanding.

Leading Change: Encourages and seeks out innovative solutions and brings people on a journey constructively and empathetically.

Managing Resources: Makes the right judgments based on financial and resource availability.

Value

Behaviors

Impact Driven
Results oriented and focused
We passionately seek impactful solutions to overcome the planets greatest challenges
Uses a science-based approach and applies facts, logic and professional knowledge to create impact, displaying a strong understanding of the issues
Demonstrates focus, determination, efficiency and accountability
Consistently delivers high-quality work

Integrity
Acts and communicates openly, constructively and ethically, and is sensitive to other people and cultures
Treats others fairly and respects others

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