Manager – Technical Delivery, Sustainable Fisheries

Remotedxb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Nature-WWF UAE is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the sustainable fisheries programme in Abu Dhabi. You will translate objectives into detailed plans, manage budgets and risks, and coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and external partners.

The role requires 7–10 years of project leadership, fluent English, and a strong understanding of marine conservation. Arabic is highly desirable, with engagement across government, academia, and coastal communities.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in managing complex projects.
• Proven track record delivering projects on milestones and budgets.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Arabic language proficiency is highly desirable.
• Sufficient understanding of fisheries, marine conservation, or sustainable seafood systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management and delivery of the sustainable fisheries programme.
• Translate objectives into detailed implementation plans, workplans, and budgets.
• Manage dependencies, critical paths, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate activities across internal teams, technical specialists, consultants, and external partners.
• Manage project budgets, expenditure, and forecasts.
• Establish and maintain a project risk and issue register.
• Monitor progress against programme objectives and KPIs.
• Manage relationships with key programme stakeholders and partners.
• Coordinate engagement with government entities, academic institutions, and fishing communities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management, environmental science, or a related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management and coordinated delivery of the sustainable fisheries programme
• Translate programme objectives into detailed implementation plans, workplans, and budgets
• Manage dependencies, critical paths, and resource requirements across project activities
• Coordinate activities across internal teams, technical specialists, consultants, and external partners
• Manage project budgets, expenditure, and financial forecasts
• Establish and maintain a project risk and issue register
• Monitor progress against programme objectives and KPIs
• Manage relationships with key programme stakeholders and partners
• Coordinate engagement with government entities, academic institutions, and fishing communities

Requirements

• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive professional experience in managing complex projects
• Demonstrated track record of delivering projects against milestones and budgets
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors
• Bachelor's degree in project management, environmental science, or a related discipline
• Professional certification in project or programme management (PMP, PRINCE2) is desirable
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
• Arabic language proficiency is highly desirable
• Sufficient understanding of fisheries, marine conservation, or sustainable seafood systems

About the Company

Emirates Nature-WWF is a UAE environmental non-governmental charity dedicated to biodiversity conservation, habitat protection, and sustainable development. The organization works in association with WWF to protect the UAE's natural wonders and promote eco-friendly practices across various sectors.