Biodiversity Legislation Senior Manager ( Environment )

Biodiversity Legislation Senior Manager ( Environment ) NEOM

Bachelor of Science(Environmental science)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

OVERVIEW
Position
Biodiversity Legislation Senior Manager
Starting date


Supervised by
Senior Manager, Species Conservation
End date


Division / Unit
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Division
Department
NEOM Authority Environment Department

Role Purpose
Providing legal guidance to inform and contribute to the development of appropriately-targeted regulatory instruments (e.g. regulations, rules, guidelines, protocols, and codes of conduct) to support the ambition of NEOM in establishing a world-class ecosystem regulatory framework, promoting the conservation management and maintaining the resilience of terrestrial, aquatic and marine ecosystems in NEOM.


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES
Key Accountability Areas
Key Activities
Ecosystem Policies and Regulations
• Build synergies between NEOM biodiversity regulatory framework and national, regional and international biodiversity-related agenda to strengthen the contributions of NEOM in fulfilling the obligations of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards bi- and multi-lateral biodiversity agreements and foster the contributions of NEOM to ecosystem conservation and resilience at the national, regional and international levels.
• Work within a highly efficient and professional team that supports NEOM s ambition of a world-class ecosystem policy and regulatory framework.
• Ensure a program of performance monitoring and constant improvement that includes strong awareness of emerging trends and technologies that can improve program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify and utilize data sources, databases, software, data analysis and management tools and GIS to support evidence-based policy reviewing process.
• Coordinate, supervise and review projects and reports delivered by appointed vendors.
Budget Management
• Support the line manager in managing annual budgeting cycles and processes.
• Be accountable for the effective utilization of allocated budget.
• Develop strategic initiatives to improve work effectiveness and efficiency with a constant focus on driving value to NEOM and anticipating and mitigating business, environmental and reputational risks.
Stakeholder Management
• Build alliances with internal and external stakeholders of environment and resources to maintain a current understanding of their expectations and behaviors to optimally support decision-making, anticipate changes in these requirements and maintain user-feedback processes.
• Cooperate with the line manager to encourage the implementation of joint programs and activities with other departments, consultants, and stakeholders in NEOM.
• Support the line manager to establish and maintain relations with relevant government and international entities and the wider communities to foster the development of joint programs and initiatives.
• Create opportunities for education and stewardship pertaining to ecosystem conservation management among NEOM staff, residents and the wider public.
People Management
• Help instill a culture of development, guidance, and performance within the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Division and NEOM Authority Environment Department.
• Take responsibility, in collaboration with the line manager, for building and maintaining a high-performance ecosystem policy and regulation team.
• Promote a high-performance working environment embracing NEOM s values.
• Develop and implement a program of capacity development for team members.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key Stakeholders
Internal
External
• All NEOM Authority Environment Department divisions
• All NEOM Sectors
• Local & International Authorities and Governments
• Global Environmental Entities
• Subject Matter Experts and Consultants

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge and Experience
NEOM Authority Environment Department is seeking a skilled, enthusiastic, and self-motivated professional to support the delivery of world-class ecosystem policy and regulatory framework. The candidate must have a sense of adventure, a passion for ecosystem conservation and be willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia. The candidate should have the following minimum qualifications:
• Minimum ten years of experience in the development and review of ecosystem and biodiversity regulations and policies (work experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Red Sea, Arabian Gulf and/or Middle East is a bonus).
• Experience in the implementation of multilateral agreements pertaining to biodiversity such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, Convention on Migratory Species, CITES and Ramsar Convention.
• Adequate level of knowledge of current global issues, trends, constraints, and research needs related to biodiversity and ecosystem policies and regulations .
• Substantive skills in designing, implementing, and managing environmental projects and programs pertaining to biodiversity policies and regulations.
• The ability, and the confidence, to make sound judgements and decisions based on thorough research, problem-solving, innovation and evidence-based practice.
• A wide collaborative network of leading scientists in biodiversity policies and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English ( mastering Arabic is a bonus).

Education and Certifications
• Bachelor (higher degree [master or doctorate] is a bonus) in environmental law, biodiversity policies, nature conservation, biology, environmental science, natural resource management or closely related natural science field.

Company Industry

• Defence
• Military
• Government

Department / Functional Area

• HSE (Health
• Safety

Keywords

• Biodiversity Legislation Senior Manager ( Environment )

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