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United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine

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 The UAE University's College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine seeks an Assistant Professor in Irrigation for the Department of Integrative Agriculture. The role involves teaching, research, and community service in irrigation engineering, water management, soil&ndash;water&ndash;plant relations, and sustainable water use in arid environments. The candidate will teach courses in irrigation systems, design, and water resources management, supervise student projects, and conduct research on irrigation technologies, precision irrigation, water-use efficiency, climate change adaptation, and sustainable water use. The candidate should demonstrate a strong foundation in irrigation science and engineering, including field and laboratory methods, design, scheduling, and modern technologies such as sensors and automation. Preference goes to candidates with research in water conservation, desert agriculture, irrigation, and sustainable crop production. Candidate will have a permanent faculty role involving teaching, research, and community service, including teaching courses, advising undergraduates, supervising graduate research, and engaging in departmental, college, and university activities.
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   Ph.D. in irrigation, agricultural engineering, hydrology, or hydrogeology, or a closely related discipline from a recognized international university.
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   Demonstrated record of high-quality publications in irrigation.
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   Proven teaching experience in irrigation engineering.
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   Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
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 Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated research in water conservation, irrigation for desert agriculture and sustainable crop production under water scarcity.
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 The selected candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in irrigation science and water management, supervise student projects and internships, and lead a research program focused on sustainable water use in arid environments. They will pursue research grants, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to departmental and university service, including outreach activities related to irrigation and water resources.
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Assistant/Associate Professor in Irrigation

Khalifa University

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  The faculty member will deliver high-quality teaching, conduct impactful research, and contribute to academic and professional service within the Chemistry Department. The role supports the Department&rsquo;s mission through curriculum development, student supervision, scholarly publications, and engagement with the University and wider community.
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Assistant/Associate Professor- Chemistry

New York University Abu Dhabi

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 The laboratory of Dr. Djellel Difallah in the Division of Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks a Post-Doctoral Associate or a Associate Research Scientist to join a lab focused on applied machine learning.
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 The successful applicant will participate in research involving human computation, knowledge discovery, machine learning, and data science. The position will provide the opportunity to develop applied research skills in machine learning, interact with an international network of collaborators, and gain post-doctoral research experience.
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   Strong foundation in one of the following areas: Machine Learning / Information Retrieval / Knowledge Graph Representation / Recommender Systems
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   Python, and up-to-date machine learning libraries
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 NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU&rsquo;s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.
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 NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
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Associate Research Scientist/ Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science (Computer Science) - Dr. Djellel Difallah

Abu Dhabi University

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  College of Law, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
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 Abu Dhabi University is a global leader in research and teaching, and is ranked in the Top-250 in the latest 2026 Times Higher Education rankings. The College of Law at Abu Dhabi University is contributing to academic excellence nationally and internationally, and is ranked by subject in the
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 The College of Law is a regional leader in legal education, offering a Bachelor of Law, a Master of Public Law, a Master of Private Law, and a Master of Laws (MLL) in Cyber Law and Artificial Intelligence, and a PhD in Law. Our programs are CAA and WASC-accredited. Our curriculum, primarily in Arabic and with English, reflects our commitment to academic excellence and cultural diversity. Applicants should be able to teach in English and Arabic, and applicants with English only are also encouraged to apply.
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Assistant Professor in Administrative and Constitutional Law

Bhawish Technologies Pvt Ltd

<p>Looking for a UAE outdoor Sales Executive/Specialist - to be based in Abu Dhabi region for a Home Appliances Distribution Company to manage their OEM brand.</p><p>Key Skills Required:</p><p>1. Experience in selling and distributing Home Appliances/Consumer Electronics to Dealers,</p><p>and the retailer&rsquo;s market (IR).</p><p>2. Sales associate must have experience in MDA (MAJOR DOMESTIC APPLIANCES) products.</p><p>3. Candidate should not be working as a merchandiser or an assistant.</p><p>4. Must have outdoor sales experience only.</p><p>5. Thorough knowledge of products being handled with ability to demonstrate &amp;amp; explain to</p><p>customers.</p><p>6. Plan &amp;amp; execute promotions</p><p>7. Good communication skills &ndash; English is a must and Arabic (Conversational) will be desired.</p><p>8. UAE DL is a must.</p><p>9. Minimum of total outdoor 6 years of experience in ABU DHABI / AL AIN region.</p><p>10. Salary: up to AED 8,000 + petrol expense + company sim.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month</p>

Senior Sales Executive-HOME APPLIANCES ONLY

<p>We are Looking for a UAE outdoor Sales Executive/Specialist - to be based in Abu Dhabi region for a Home Appliances Distribution Company to manage their OEM brand.</p><p>Key Skills Required:</p><p>1. Experience in selling and distributing Home Appliances/Consumer Electronics to Dealers,</p><p>and the retailer&rsquo;s market (IR).</p><p>2. Sales associate must have experience in MDA (MAJOR DOMESTIC APPLIANCES) products.</p><p>3. Candidate should not be working as a merchandiser or an assistant.</p><p>4. Must have outdoor sales experience only.</p><p>5. Thorough knowledge of products being handled with ability to demonstrate &amp;amp; explain to</p><p>customers.</p><p>6. Plan &amp;amp; execute promotions</p><p>7. Good communication skills &ndash; English is a must and Arabic (Conversational) will be desired.</p><p>8. UAE DL is a must.</p><p>9. Minimum of total outdoor 6 years of experience in ABU DHABI / AL AIN region.</p><p>10. Salary: up to AED 8,000 + petrol expense + company sim.(based on experience level)</p><p>Interested candidates meeting the above mentioned job requirements, may submit your updated resume to <b>resume.aimrich@gmail.com </b></p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED7,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: On the road</p>

Sales Executive-Home Appliances/ Electronics

Emirates Nature-WWF

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Conservation &ndash; Global Projects</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
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Associate Director &ndash; Global Projects</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
DIRECT REPORTS</b><div>
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March 15, 2026</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
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Q2 2026</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><p>
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The Assistant Programme Manager &ndash; Global Projects will play a key coordination and delivery role in the management of a new international programme under Emirates Nature&ndash;WWF&rsquo;s conservation portfolio, names Building Community Resilience to Natural Hazards across the Asia Pacific, which will oversee a programmatic approach to deliver nature based solutions for to build the resilience of people and nature.</p>
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The role focuses on programme coordination, grant management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic alignment across international partners, including WWF network offices and IFRC country programmes in the Philippines, Indonesia, Solomon Islands, and Fiji. The Assistant Manager will ensure effective programme oversight, strong governance, high-quality reporting, and alignment with Emirates Nature&ndash;WWF&rsquo;s conservation strategy.</p>
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Working closely with the Associate Director &ndash; Global Projects and internal programme teams, the role supports strategic implementation rather than strategy ownership, ensuring funded initiatives deliver measurable impact while strengthening partnerships, mobilising additional resources, and contributing to organisational learning</p></div></div></div><div><div><p>
BACKGROUND</p><div><div>
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Emirates Nature is a UAE environmental non-governmental charity, established in 2001 under the Honorary Founder and President H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan as a legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed&rsquo;s vision for the United Arab Emirates. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the Ruler&rsquo;s representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of Environmental Agency &ndash; Abu Dhabi (EAD) Board of Directors.</p>
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We operate with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah and are governed by a local board of directors.</p>
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Emirates Nature works in association with WWF, one of the world&rsquo;s largest and most respected independent conservation organizations. Emirates Nature-WWF has been active in the UAE for two decades and is renowned for its commitment to biodiversity conservation, habitat protection, sustainable development, and community engagement. Some of our flagship projects include marine conservation initiatives to protect coral reefs and marine species, wildlife conservation programs focusing on endangered species such as Arabian oryx and sea turtles, habitat restoration projects in critical ecosystems, and sustainable development initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change impacts and promoting eco-friendly practices across various sectors.</p>
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It is our organizational objective to ensure a high performing workforce within our offices with highly efficient, skilled members all of whom will be unilaterally focused on supporting and delivering conservation activities to our stakeholders within the UAE.</p>
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MAJOR DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p><div><p><b>
Grant &amp; Programme Coordination</b></p>
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<li><p>Support the management and coordination of the UAE Aid Agency funded BCRN programme, ensuring effective implementation, reporting, and compliance.</p>
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<li><p>Ensure alignment between programme outputs and Emirates Nature&ndash;WWF&rsquo;s strategic objectives.</p>
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<li><p>Oversee and coordinate the delivery of programme outputs such as research, case studies and more to ensure high quality content and internal alignment.</p>
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<li><p>Maintain day-to-day coordination with WWF offices, IFRC partners, donor stakeholders, and implementing organisations.</p>
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<li><p>Facilitate communication between partners to ensure programme coherence and effective collaboration.</p>
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<li><p>Support preparation of donor updates, programme briefings, and stakeholder presentations.</p>
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<li><p>Represent Emirates Nature&ndash;WWF in coordination meetings, workshops, and programme forums as required.</p>
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<li><p>Organize, coordinate and implement events to raise awareness on impact, programme objectives, and partnership.</p>
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<li><p>Support integration of programme insights into organisational strategy and planning processes.</p>
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<li><p>Assist in identifying emerging risks, opportunities, and strategic implications for the organisation.</p>
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<li><p>Coordinate programme reporting requirements, including donor reporting and internal updates.</p>
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<li><p>Ensure consistent documentation, data collection, and impact measurement across partner organisations.</p>
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<li><p>Track progress against KPIs and flag implementation risks early.</p>
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<li><p>Support evaluation processes and lessons learned integration.</p>
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<li><p>Ensure programme delivery adheres to donor requirements, internal governance standards, and WWF network protocols.</p>
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<li><p>Support risk identification and mitigation strategies across programme implementation.</p>
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<li><p>Maintain accurate documentation and records for audit and reporting purposes.</p>
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<li><p>Work closely with finance, legal, conservation, fundraising, communications, and operations teams to ensure integrated programme delivery.</p>
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<li><p>Regularly update workplans, leadership and project delivery tools to track progress on programme activities.</p>
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<li><p>Support internal communications to keep staff informed about programme progress and impact.</p>
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<li><p>Contribute to knowledge sharing and organisational learning initiatives.</p>
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<li><p>Coordinate and review deliverables linked to marketing, communication and content development.</p>
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<li><p>Work closely with the Resource Mobilization lead to support communication, outreach, and content development to continue to raise funds for the programme.</p>
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Experience:</b></p>
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<li><p>Minimum of 5&ndash;7 years of experience in programme/project management support roles, with at least 2&ndash;3 years of hands-on project management support within an NGO, preferably in environmental or conservation sectors.</p>
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<li><p>Demonstrated ability to manage programme budgets, donor reporting, and financial oversight of large-scale projects.</p>
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<li><p>Prior experience in the Asia-Pacific region with a good understanding of local environmental regulations and cultural contexts is a plus.</p>
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<li><p>Experience working with international NGOs, development agencies, or environmental programmes preferred.</p>
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<li><p>Experience managing multi-stakeholder partnerships and donor-funded programmes.</p>
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<li><p>Familiarity with climate resilience, conservation, or sustainable development initiatives is desirable.</p>
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<li><p>Experience working in the Asia-Pacific region or with international programme coordination is an advantage.</p>
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<li><p>Adaptability, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills are a must.</p>
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Education:</b></p>
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<li><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in environmental science, international development, business administration, sustainability, or a related field.</p>
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<li><p>Master&rsquo;s degree in a relevant discipline is advantageous.</p>
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<li><p>Relevant certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are highly desirable.</p>
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<li><p>Additional certifications in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&amp;E) or data analytics related to programme delivery are an advantage.</p>
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<li><p>Strong programme coordination and grant management skills, with experience supporting complex multi-stakeholder initiatives across geographies.</p>
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<li><p>Proven ability to manage partnerships with international NGOs, donors, and technical partners, demonstrating cultural awareness and diplomatic stakeholder engagement.</p>
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<li><p>Experience supporting monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes, with the ability to translate programme data into clear insights and donor-ready updates.</p>
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<li><p>Good understanding of programme governance, compliance requirements, and risk awareness within donor-funded or conservation-related initiatives.</p>
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<li><p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with confidence preparing reports, presentations, and stakeholder communications.</p>
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<li><p>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional coordination effectively.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Familiarity with climate resilience, conservation, or community-based development programmes is advantageous.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently while supporting collaborative team environments.</p>
</li>
</ul></div></div></div><div><div><p>COMPETENCIES</p><div><div>
<p><b>
Emirates Nature&ndash;WWF Focus:</b><br>
Places organisational impact and conservation outcomes above individual priorities.</p>
<p><b>
External Orientation:</b><br>
Maintains awareness of global environmental trends and partnership opportunities.</p>
<p><b>
Delivering Quality Outcomes:</b><br>
Ensures timely, high-quality programme delivery and reporting.</p>
<p><b>
Building Working Relationships:</b><br>
Develops effective collaborations across cultures, sectors, and geographies.</p>
<p><b>
Communicating Effectively:</b><br>
Communicates clearly with diverse stakeholders and across organisational levels.</p>
<p><b>
Leading Change:</b><br>
Supports adaptive programme implementation and continuous improvement.</p>
<p><b>
Managing Resources:</b><br>
Ensures responsible use of financial and organisational resources.</p>
<p><b>
Strategic Thinking:</b><br>
Understands broader strategic context while focusing on effective implementation.</p>
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<div><div><div><div><p>Values</p></div><div><br>
<p>
Behavior Description</p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Innovation</b></p></div><br>
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<ul><li>Impact driven</li>
<li>Balance between proactivity and reactivity</li>
<li>Plan but not over-plan</li>
<li>Implement innovatively with a future driven mindset.</li>
<li>Being courageous</li>
<li>Embedding MTP with impact at scale</li></ul></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div><p><b>Experiment &amp; Solution Driven</b></p></div><br>
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<ul><li>Embrace decision making process based on adaptive management.</li>
<li>Ensure all changes in decisions do not move away from original goal and MTP</li></ul></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div><p><b>Adaptability</b></p></div><br>
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<ul><li>Entrepreneurial</li>
<li>Keeping to the ambition/vision/goal and MTP</li>
<li>Ensure we are meeting the plan to achieve goals whilst adapting tactical plans along the way</li></ul></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div><p><b>Together we are stronger</b></p></div><br>
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<ul><li>Working together as a matrix organization to implement strongly</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><div><p><b>Integrity &amp; Trust</b></p></div><br>
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<ul><li>Be confident</li>
<li>Believe in success</li>
<li>Retain high level of ethics</li></ul></div><br>
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</div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><p>WORKING RELATIONSHIPS</p><div><p><b>
Internal:</b> Strategy &amp; Growth Unit, Conservation Programmes, Fundraising, Communications, Operations, Finance.</p>
<p><b>
External:</b> UAE government stakeholders, WWF international offices, IFRC partners, regional programme partners, consultants, and donors.</p></div></div></div><div><div><p>
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</p><div><p>
Emirates Nature-WWF is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and offer a flexible and diverse place of employment.</p>
<p>
Emirates Nature-WWF staff participate wholeheartedly in general activities and events that require the full support and participation of all staff members, whether the focus of any particular event or activity has any bearing on the job description and assigned project objectives and activities.</p></div></div></div><div><div><p>
HOW TO APPLY</p><div><p>
Please send your application consisting of a cover letter explaining why you are the right candidate to work with EN-WWF and your CV with the subject <b>&lsquo;Application for Assistant Programme Manager &ndash; Global projects&rsquo; </b>to the attention of Ms Magdalena Tayoun on careers@enwwf.ae before 15th March 2026.</p>
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Emirates Nature reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior this date.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Assistant Programme Manager – Global Projects

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