Managerial

·  Leads the division and guides its day-to-day operations.

·  Manage the services rendered by subject matter experts and other consultants and contractors

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Organizational

·  Provide eco-advise and support to relevant divisions and programs across the organization Managing relationships with internal & external stakeholders.

·  Support in developing and improving operational processes, procedures, forms and tools.

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General Operational

·  Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the development of an effective, collaborative and sustainable network.

·  Continual analysis of marine science trends providing the foundation of setting the overall strategy.

·   Oversee all operational activities of the Marine Ecology Division and ensure strategic alignment across various initiatives, including biophysical connections with land areas and activities of the Terrestrial Ecology Division.

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 Development

·   Act responsibly, ethically, and effectively as a Representative for and develop the good standing and reputation of the locally and internationally.

·   Work independently and under pressure; while using sound, professional judgment when making research and project related decisions.

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Marine Ecology

·    Continually review relevant studies and reports – local and international – and distil and report facts and findings most informative to the Integrated Development Management Plan for the Reserve and the preparation of a Marine Reserve and Resources Management Plan.

·    Refine Marine Zonation Plans in consultation with key stakeholders including but not limited to AMAALA and the Red Sea Development.

·    Foster and maintain good working relations will Stakeholders such as the Border Guard

·    Analyze and establish marine environmental best practice benchmarks for the Reserve.

·    Develop marine scientific standards and guidelines for the Reserve.

·    Highlight threats to the marine environment within the Reserve and sets of short-term and longer-term strategies to mitigate these and promote a healthy, robust marine ecosystem.

·    Design and implement short-term, medium-term and long-term studies on species, habitat, climate and sea level changes - and all related methodologies and budget requirements – to strengthen Reserve implementation and management.

·    Formulate, in collaboration with other relevant Stakeholders and experts, marine species protection and recovery plans and policies including related programs and budgets.

·    Review and comment on projects, development proposals, activities -applying the Authority’s ‘Stage Gates’ and other environmental management system procedures.

·    Integrate knowledge, understanding and programs with the Authority’s Terrestrial Ecologist, especially on matters of linkage and bio-physical transition between the terrestrial and marine environments.

·    Prepare and monitor Restoration Plans for marine and inter-tidal areas

·    Support Reserve operations and tourism development with compliance and best practice advice.

·    Provide practical advice on the transformation of existing coastal cities within the Reserve into ‘National Park Cities’.

·    Under the preparation of dossiers and other material in support of a UNESCO Tentative Listing for unique coral communities along the northern reaches of the Red Sea.

·    Represent the when requested in marine conservation forums, workshops and conferences.

·    Grow awareness amongst local communities and businesses of the value and importance of marine conservation

·    Be field active

·    Any other duties as may be required.

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People Management

{Depends on whether there are other employees reporting to this post}

·    Motivate team members and support in monitoring team performance and providing feedback.  

·    Measuring team performance and identify team members development needs

·    Follow up on escalated cases/issues of subordinates to ensure they are closed efficiently and in a timely manner.  

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Budget Management

·   Provide input in developing budgets and manage necessary financial operations

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Other

·   Successful track record ideally within the Region.

·   Strong verbal and written communications – English and Arabic is essential.

·   Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

·   Solid understanding of Saudi Governance regulations

·   In-depth knowledge of in-situ research and monitoring methods and their application

·   Proven publication record – would be advantageous

·   Marine Reserve establishment and management – would be advantageous

·   Specialist knowledge of inter tidal zones, mangroves, corals, species endemic to the Red Sea – would be highly advantageous

·   In-depth knowledge of marine conservation best practices and principles.

·   The ability to integrate science with practical management

·   SCUBA - certified and experienced

·   Report writing and presentation skills

·   Based in at Al Wajh

·   KSA Driver’s License

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