Project Support Officer

Responsibility:

• Update the Dugong & Seagrass Hub website with reports, publications, and multimedia content.
• Coordinate with the website developer by compiling and sharing feedback on design updates and new sections (e.g., the Seagrass Survey).
• Keep country pages for the IKI Seagrass Ecosystem Services (SES) Project updated with current project information.
• Summarize findings from key reports (e.g., Dugong Status Report, IKI SES country reports) to support communication materials.
• Draft short articles or interview-based features showcasing community-level conservation efforts.
• Prepare social media content for CMS Dugong MoU platforms, including captions, visuals, and scheduling.
• Monitor social media engagement and help maintain a basic content calendar.
• Provide communication and administrative support for meetings of the 2030 Seagrass Breakthrough Pool of Experts.
• Assist in planning and communications for outreach events, such as the CMS Dugong MoU session at the 13th WIOMSA Symposium.
• Support other IKI SES-related events, including the project's closing workshop and additional outreach activities.

Experience required: Minimum 1 month

Languages:

• English: Fluent (required)
• Arabic: Working knowledge (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in communication, Science, or Conservation

Competencies and Values

• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organizing
• Professionalism
• Self-management

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 1 month of professional work experience in communication or related programmes; experience in marine/coastal environment communications or work with the UN/international organizations is an asset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including drafting, reporting, and editing.
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively with diverse partners such as community groups, and government authorities.
• Ability to work effectively and adapt in challenging environments.
• Experience working in multicultural teams at local and international levels.
• Solid computer literacy (MS Office, email/internet); familiarity with database management and office technology.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.
• Strong security awareness.
• Interest in migratory species conservation, volunteerism for sustainable development, and the UN system.