JOB SUMMARY

The Conservation Outreach Specialist will be responsible for implementing and developing volunteer programmes, citizen science projects, leadership training and community consultation that contribute to EN-WWF’s conservation portfolio and are immersed and aligned to the organisation’s conservation goals.
He/She will support the development and implementation of inspirational, relevant, science-based and community-led nature conservation programmes and adapt them for different audiences and locations, including youth-focused approaches. These programmes should be tightly monitored and adapted, to ensure maximum impact.
The Conservation Outreach Specialist will support with 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 a leader of our community to achieve measurable transformative impact at scale.
The Conservation Outreach Specialist will work closely with other teams (Conservation, Fundraising, Communications, Strategy and Growth etc.) to ensure smooth operations and successful integration with the broader organizational goals. He/She will drive our communities towards action. Additionally, he/she will support with the management a team of graduate trainees, freelance instructors, consultants, and volunteers and ensure full compliance with the policies and procedures of the organization.
Finally, the Conservation Outreach Specialist may also support with account management with assigned Partners.

REQUIREMENTS

• 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:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology or relevant field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic is highly desirable.

SKILLS:

• Ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, generating innovative ways to drive nature conservation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to perform under pressure.
• Ability to influence, persuade and obtain consensus to achieve results.
• Energetic, creative, and confident public speaker.
• Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Proactive and proficient at multitasking and analytical skills.
• Produce high quality products/services with attention to detail.
• Supportive, constructive, and open to influence when dealing with others.
• Friendly, open, and sensitive to the satisfaction of others.
• Experience using social media for brand awareness and impressions. Excellent knowledge of Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social media best practices.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Emirates Nature-WWF is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and offer a flexible and diverse place of employment.
Emirates Nature-WWF staff participate wholeheartedly in general activities and events which promotes the overall mission of Emirates Nature-WWF, whether or not the particular event or activity has any bearing on the job description and assigned project objectives and activities.

• Help drive the vision for transformative community engagement for nature conservation impact and climate resilient communities.
• Support the team with implementing the outreach calendar of events, logistics, preparations & needs for the successful delivery of activities in collaboration with project managers, freelancers, vendors and stakeholders.
• Identify suitable event locations and lead on the development of citizen science and volunteer concepts and workplans for the EN-WWF community (including youth and schools). Create detailed activity plans including risk assessments and briefing packs.
• Coordinate admin tasks, correspondence, field-work planning, equipment preparation and permit applications. Supervise logistics, requisitions and manage stores.
• Support the capacity building process internally and externally around local biodiversity, health and safety, citizen science, voluntourism.
• Ensure accurate data collection and adherence to protocol, compile citizen science and impact data.
• Participate in conservation portfolio activities to ensure immersion on projects and better understanding of project goals.
• Responsible for ensuring that vendors and project teams are following strict Health and Safety standards & manage the risk management for these activities.
• Develop content & accompanying materials to support the community in their journey.
• Contribute to impact reporting and M&E.
• Enhance the scalability of volunteer activities across all ages and through communities and link with behaviour change campaigns.
• Support with the creation toolkits and with the organisation of workshops, meetings, trainings and majlis’.
• Work with the team to achieve 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.
• Support with procurement, keep track of expenses and invoices and support budget management.
• Support with volunteer and community engagement, rewards & help manage the volunteer advisory committee and community leaders engagement.
• Collaborate with the communications and marketing team to develop content specific for different audiences.
• Effectively train, mentor and supervise Freelance instructors, consultants, Interns, ambassadors, community leaders and volunteers to assist in advocacy and delivery of activities.
• Maintain an effective working relationship and foster collaboration with strategic partners and communities and ensure that there is effective coordination of all activities in support of joint objectives.
• Help manage digital tools and their evolution.
• Deliver 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.
• 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.