Assistant Programme Manager – Global Projects

The Assistant Programme Manager – Global Projects at Emirates Nature-WWF will coordinate and manage an international conservation programme focused on building community resilience to natural hazards in the Asia Pacific. Responsibilities include grant management, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring programme oversight and alignment with conservation strategies. The position is based in Abu Dhabi/Dubai and follows a hybrid work model.
Abu Dhabi/Dubai – Hybrid Model

Full time

February 17, 2026
• TYPE OF CONTRACT

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Full time
• LOCATION

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Abu Dhabi/Dubai – Hybrid Model
• UNIT

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Conservation – Global Projects
• DIRECT REPORTS TO

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Associate Director – Global Projects
• DIRECT REPORTS

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N/A
• CLOSING DATE

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March 15, 2026
• COMMENCEMENT DATE

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Q2 2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Programme Manager – Global Projects will play a key coordination and delivery role in the management of a new international programme under Emirates Nature–WWF’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.

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–WWF’s conservation strategy.

Working closely with the Associate Director – 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

BACKGROUND

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’s vision for the United Arab Emirates. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the Ruler’s representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of Environmental Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) Board of Directors.

We operate with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah and are governed by a local board of directors.

Emirates Nature works in association with WWF, one of the world’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.

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.

MAJOR DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Grant & Programme Coordination
• Support the management and coordination of the UAE Aid Agency funded BCRN programme, ensuring effective implementation, reporting, and compliance.
• Coordinate programme and in-country activities across WWF network offices and IFRC partners in Asia-Pacific countries.
• Monitor programme milestones, deliverables, and reporting timelines.
• Ensure alignment between programme outputs and Emirates Nature–WWF’s strategic objectives.
• Oversee and coordinate the delivery of programme outputs such as research, case studies and more to ensure high quality content and internal alignment.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
• Maintain day-to-day coordination with WWF offices, IFRC partners, donor stakeholders, and implementing organisations.
• Facilitate communication between partners to ensure programme coherence and effective collaboration.
• Support preparation of donor updates, programme briefings, and stakeholder presentations.
• Represent Emirates Nature–WWF in coordination meetings, workshops, and programme forums as required.
• Organize, coordinate and implement events to raise awareness on impact, programme objectives, and partnership.
• Strategic Alignment & Impact Integration
• Support integration of programme insights into organisational strategy and planning processes.
• Contribute to updating impact frameworks and tracking programme outcomes.
• Assist in identifying emerging risks, opportunities, and strategic implications for the organisation.
• Provide analysis