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• Support the development and implement strategic plans aligned with the organization’s vision, mission, and goals.
• Conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape, and growth opportunities.
• Support strategic initiatives across partnerships, coalitions, grant-making, community engagement, and donor engagement.
• Serve as the main contact for day-to-day relationship management for key projects with government officials and influencers.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure strategic alignment and input for planning.
• Research and assess program ideas with the Management Team to ensure mission alignment.
• Analyse industry trends, competitor activities, and market risks to identify strategic risks and opportunities.
• Support alignment with regulators, government bodies, and mission-aligned entities.
• Work with the Strategy & Growth team to integrate external environment insights into the organization’s planning processes.
• Identify strategic questions and manage research/analysis to inform discussions at the Directors’ Team and related teams.
• Manage the updates for our Impact Framework, ensuring that learning is integrated into planning and decision-making for greater impact.
• Collaborate with the Strategy and Planning team to enhance the long-term strategy using relevant tools and approaches.
• Provide input to support an integrated view of strategic direction and results.
• Lead updates and strategic refreshes of the strategy as needed.
• Partner with internal communications to engage staff effectively in strategic initiatives.
• Conduct research to identify growth opportunities and make data-driven recommendations.
• Regularly track and report on initiative progress, ensuring alignment with strategic direction in coordination with Head – Risk and Impact.
• Identify and address risks or obstacles in the execution of strategic initiatives.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement in strategic planning.
• Prepare strategic documents (e.g., memos, presentations) for stakeholder communication.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, or a conservation related field. A Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Conservation, Project Management, Sustainable Development, or a related field is welcomed.
• Relevant certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are highly desirable.
• Additional certifications in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), or Data Analytics related to program delivery can be an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in programme/project management roles, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial position within an NGO, preferably in environmental or conservation sectors.
• Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering complex, high-impact programs in the environmental sector.
• Experience working with government agencies, donors, and community stakeholders on environmental conservation projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage program budgets, donor reporting, and financial oversight of large-scale projects.
• Prior experience in the UAE or GCC region with a good understanding of local environmental regulations and cultural contexts is a plus.
• Experience in grant writing, donor relations, and securing funding for large-scale environmental projects is an asset.

• Proven experience in strategic planning in a managerial role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent leadership and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and business acumen to understand complex market dynamics and identify growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced proficiency in market research and competitive analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in using strategic planning software and tools.
• Strong project management skills to drive the implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of self-motivation, initiative, and ability to work autonomously.

Emirates Nature-WWF Focus: Acts as a member of Emirates Nature-WWF, placing higher priority on Emirates Nature-WWF goals than own goals and anticipating the effects of own area’s actions on others to ensure holistic Emirates Nature-WWF outcomes.

External Orientation: Looks outwards ensuring 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 Teams: Develops direction and shared purpose, builds a team through coaching to ensure the accomplishment of goals and high level team performance.

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.

Establishing Strategic Direction: Generates options to achieve long-range goals, selects the best strategies for success and delivers on strategic goals.

Internal: all Units

External: local government agencies, regulators, private and public sector partners, international conservation bodies, media, suppliers, and contractors