Graduate – Environment & Waste _ (Emirati National)

Sigma Earth; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an entry-level Environmental Sustainability Associate to support assessments, audits, and related reporting for clients. You will assist in designing and implementing initiatives focused on waste reduction, energy efficiency, and reducing environmental risks.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong documentation, and clear communication with clients and team members.

Qualifications

• UAE National with a valid Family Book.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
• No previous professional experience is required, although academic projects, internships, or coursework in environmental science or sustainability would be beneficial.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for interacting effectively with clients and team members.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to document findings and prepare reports accurately.
• Ability to work well within a team and manage assigned responsibilities efficiently.
• Strong research and analytical skills to support environmental assessments and sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of environmental assessments, sustainability audits, and related reporting for clients.
• Assist in designing and implementing sustainability initiatives focused on waste reduction, energy efficiency, and minimizing environmental risks.
• Contribute to the preparation of environmental impact assessments, sustainability-related documentation, and compliance reports.
• Carry out research on sustainability practices, emerging trends, and regulatory developments to support strategy development.
• Help monitor and evaluate environmental performance to ensure alignment with environmental standards and health and safety requirements.
• Assist the team in guiding clients on environmental policies, sustainable practices, and green certification processes.
• Support the identification of environmental risks and help recommend corrective actions to reduce those risks.
• Prepare presentations and supporting materials for client meetings as well as internal reporting purposes.
• Keep up to date with environmental regulations and sustainability developments at the local, national, and international levels.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Research skills

Report writing

Attention to detail

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability or Health & Safety

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of environmental assessments, sustainability audits, and related reporting for clients.
• Assist in designing and implementing sustainability initiatives focused on waste reduction, energy efficiency, and minimizing environmental risks.
• Contribute to the preparation of environmental impact assessments, sustainability-related documentation, and compliance reports.
• Carry out research on sustainability practices, emerging trends, and regulatory developments to support strategy development.
• Help monitor and evaluate environmental performance to ensure alignment with environmental standards and health and safety requirements.
• Assist the team in guiding clients on environmental policies, sustainable practices, and green certification processes.
• Support the identification of environmental risks and help recommend corrective actions to reduce those risks.
• Prepare presentations and supporting materials for client meetings as well as internal reporting purposes.
• Keep up to date with environmental regulations and sustainability developments at the local, national, and international levels.

Qualifications

• UAE National with a valid Family Book.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
• No previous professional experience is required, although academic projects, internships, or coursework in environmental science or sustainability would be beneficial.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for interacting effectively with clients and team members.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to document findings and prepare reports accurately.
• Ability to work well within a team and manage assigned responsibilities efficiently.
• Strong research and analytical skills to support environmental assessments and sustainability initiatives.