Uae Field Ecologist
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
The principal role of the Field Ecologist (Botanist) will be supporting the development of digitised biodiversity assessments through the collection and verification of data related to native and invasive flora and fauna species in the UAE/Middle East ecosystem. They must have a proven track record of ecological experience, working in the field and be familiar with flora and fauna assessments across UAE with a focus on mangrove and/or desert ecosystems. Requirements Key Accountabilities:
Lives and Advocates the Dendra Values:
People Excellence (internal/external customer engagement and relationship management):
Frameworks, boundaries, and decision-making authority:
Experience requirement:
Preferred skills and experience:
- Plan field surveys including the collection of accurate data using a DGPS unit.
- Collection and identification of field samples (flora and fauna).
- Population of databases.
- Can effectively access and analyse a diverse range of information across multiple platforms.
- Delegate tasks, provide direction and instructions on what is needed to be achieved and how.
- Be able to work independently and be part of a team. The job often requires independent working and therefore self-motivation is a must.
Lives and Advocates the Dendra Values:
- We’re Courageous
- We’re Making It Happen
- We’re Persistently Positive
- We’re In This Together
People Excellence (internal/external customer engagement and relationship management):
- To create an environment which is a great place to work for you and your colleagues through your dedication, enthusiasm, sharing of knowledge, honesty, and desire to support others.
- To display excellent standards in all you do and inspire others to do the same, and that you operate within legislative/regulatory and company policies and procedures.
- To display confidence, self-belief, and openness to new ideas, adapting and embracing challenges and opportunities with a determination to excel.
- Continuously develop own skills by attending all required training courses and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of products, services, systems, and work processes.
Frameworks, boundaries, and decision-making authority:
- Collaborate with Dendra’s Ecology team and multiple other internal departments where required.
Experience requirement:
- Demonstrated experience in ecology field surveys.
- Understanding of ecosystems and forest environments, focus on mangrove and/or desert ecosystems.
- Understanding of ecosystem restoration.
- Ability to coordinate and lead field surveys.
- Capacity to identify native and invasive plant species.
- Detail oriented.
- Above average computer competency (familiar with use of Google Docs, Windows +/- MacOS and installation of common software packages).
- Excellent communication skills with demonstrated teamwork.
- Ability to identify issues and problems and develop appropriate solutions.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic would be preferable.
Preferred skills and experience:
- Accreditation to undertake vegetation assessments, especially related to mangrove or desert ecosystems.
- Knowledge of phenological characterization of flora and fauna species, survey inventories and sample collection.
- Any programming experience (MATLAB, R, python, etc, excludes Excel formulas and similar)
- Degree in Biology/ Botany/ Ecology/ Forest engineering or any similar background.
- Right to work in UAE/Middle East
- Working knowledge of the relevant environmental regulatory and policy frameworks in UAE and Middle East including regulatory and policy requirements.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1436305
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned