Lead - Marine Conservation and Nature-based

7 months ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates Emirates Nature-WWF Full time

The Marine and NbS Lead is responsible for the development and successful implementation of initiatives related to coastal and marine biodiversity that deliver positive nature and socio-economic impacts. She/he will be supporting the Conservation Director on the successful delivery of the multiple projects and deliverables that are currently being implemented, primarily large-scale projects on NbS including area-based conservation, restoration and integrated management.

One such project is a flagship initiative funded under a global partnership with HSBC, focusing on topics including coastal biodiversity conservation and restoration, natural capital and sustainable blue economy, as well as broader recommendations to mobilize multilateral partnerships and blended financing. The position will require continuous exploration of synergies across climate, food systems and biodiversity to ensure that ENWWF projects and initiatives are addressing, to the extent possible and as relevant, multiple conservation objectives.

The Lead of Marine and NbS will design new initiatives, develop proposals and identify opportunities for ENWWF based on the organization strategic priorities, and in consultation with key stakeholders (internal and external). She/He will ensure that ENWWF work adheres with the organization values, follows international best practice, contributes towards UAE policy commitments, and helps advance further the UAE agenda on the topic.
The Lead of Marine and NbS will be responsible to manage and lead a team of professionals that can deliver key projects and activities. She/He will also play an integral role in seeking new partnerships to advance strategic outcomes of our work as well as secure earmarked income for the ENWWF marine portfolio. Finally, the Lead of Marine is expected to support communication related activities and support overall organization priorities.

Key Responsibilities

**1. Lead the implementation of ENWWF large scale flagship project on NbS for coastal ecosystems; supervise implementation of various projects or initiatives related to marine conservation, blue economy, and bankable NbS**
- Provide effective project management and technical oversight on the NbS flagship project focusing on implementing and creating financially viable NbS ranging from broad area-based conservation for critical coastal marine habitats linked with ecotourism development, implement pilot projects on halophyte restoration and food innovation, small scale fisheries transition, etc.
- Effectively lead project teams (across various projects) and support them in delivering on their priorities, manage consultant procurement process and oversight of consultancy deliverables within budget.
- Work with multi-disciplinary team (core and consultants) that cut across science, conservation and policy, communications, economy and finance to deliver complex outputs that support overall project goals.
- Manage key partnerships in UAE and beyond, to ensure effective implementation of projects and long term buy-in of governmental institutions and wider private sector on key climate outcomes.
- Ensure adherence to all organizational processes, such as drafting annual workplans and budgeting, technical reports to demonstrate impact (internal and external) and ensure secured funds allocated for relevant actions are appropriately and efficiently utilized.

**2. Act as a thought leader to promote the work of the organization and expand the marine and conservation portfolio exploring synergies across conservation goals (climate, nature, economy) and other units (marketing, business development, operations)**
- Identify key thematic areas for further organizational growth and transformational collaboration with public and private sector organizations.
- Act as the spokesperson for marine biodiversity, conservation and Nature Based solutions topics and provide relevant support to the Unit Director for Conservation and Climate, as well as DG when required on public and targeted stakeholder engagement on the topic.
- Act as the Focal Point for the Oceans WWF Practice, support engagement of other team members in WWF ACAIs (relevant to their work) and support others engaging on topics linked to marine conservation.
- Work closely with Unit Director and Business Development Team seeking funds for priority projects and support where possible support broader organizational fundraising requirements.
- Actively seek opportunities and potential partnerships in advancing ENWWF agenda, develop project proposals, participate in relevant stakeholder discussions.
- Provide sound advice to the Director contributing to strategic reviews, identify new pathways for achieving climate and conservation goals.

**3. Strengthen policy impact on marine biodiversity and conservation through active involvement in local, regional and global dialogues and targeted policy discussions with key stakeholders including the upcoming COP28**
- Work closely with r



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