Project Officer – Marine Biodiversity and Field Research

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement marine field surveys, including biodiversity assessments, habitat mapping, and post-intervention monitoring
• Conduct fieldwork in coastal and offshore environments, focusing on benthic habitats, seagrass ecosystems, and ghost gear retrieval
• Apply scientific methodologies and manage ecological data using tools such as GPS, sonar, underwater cameras, and drones
• Support project planning, including logistics, permitting, and coordination with external partners like research institutions and dive teams
• Process and analyze ecological and spatial data to generate technical reports, baseline assessments, and impact evaluations
• Support monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to track ecological indicators and project progress
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government entities and local fishing communities

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field
• 6–8 years of relevant experience in marine conservation, biodiversity assessment, or ecological research
• Proven expertise in field survey design and implementation within marine environments
• Experience with marine habitat mapping, seagrass ecosystems, or fisheries-related research
• Proficiency in English; Arabic language proficiency is highly desirable
• Ability to perform practical fieldwork in challenging offshore or coastal conditions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into technical outputs

About the Company

Emirates Nature-WWF is a UAE environmental non-governmental charity working in association with WWF. For over two decades, the organization has been dedicated to biodiversity conservation, habitat protection, and sustainable development within the United Arab Emirates. Through flagship projects in marine conservation, wildlife protection, and climate action, Emirates Nature-WWF works to protect the region's natural wonders and promote eco-friendly practices across the nation.