The Emirates Group Hiring for Conservation Officer Job at Dubai Full Time

Job Purpose: Plan, control, develop and regularly monitor the conservation practices and ecological work within Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DCCR) (225km2) ensuring the restoration and well being of the flora, and fauna which includes wildlife and domestic animals and the general maintenance and upkeep of related facilities. Monitor and ensure the Eco-tourism and agricultural ventures permitted in the DDCR and follow and adhere to good conservation practices. Job Outline: – Establish and control programs of natural resource assessment and re-assessment (monitoring). This must include vegetation, animal populations and water resources assessments to establish carrying capacities and viable population numbers. – In conjunction with conservation manager develop and implement programs to establish viable indigenous wildlife populations through re-introductions and breeding programs with the use of supplementary feeding programs, artificial waterholes and shelters and veterinarian assistance – Control all aspects related to animal health and husbandry (domestic and wildlife) ensuring that they are kept in prime condition and where necessary administer permitted medical treatment and/or transport injured/sick animals to the relevant Veterinary Clinic. Keep the Conservation Manager and Ruler?s Office Veterinary Section updated on all aspects of treatment provided to the animals. – Plan, schedule, control and regularly monitor the animal feeds, feeding schedules and nutritional requirements ensuring that the necessary feeding levels are maintained based on the animal group. Keep the Conservation Manager informed and the Ruler?s Office Veterinary Section involved in order to ensure that correct and proper schedules are maintained at all times. – Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of road networks, irrigation waterlines, animal sheds, shelters, perimeter fencing and animal water holes thereby ensuring that all necessary facilities are provided without any disruptions. – Ensure that all landscaping and flora re-establishment programs instituted by the Ruler?s Office are maintained, monitored and developed. Regularly pursue the seasonal watering programs, fertilisers distribution and pruning to ensure maximum productivity for the Forestation and Eco-Development Programs instituted by DDCR and State Departments. Implement and control environmental, clean-up and vegetation restoration programmes. – Conduct regular quality checks on the water in the animal drinking holes ensuring that it is free from contamination. Monitor performance of generators, water pumps and bore-wells on the resort, to ensure that regular services are carried out, underground water levels are monitored against over-exploitation, and to recommend methods which maintain groundwater quality and production. – Control staff administration by implementing efficient rosters and leave plans thereby optimising manpower resources ensuring a seamless operation that meets DDCR service standards. Assist the Conservation Manager in budget preparation with regard to forecasting expenses related to the maintenance of the flora and fauna.

Qualifications & Experience: Education & Experience – Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) – Degree in Biology or Similar Experience in Ecology, Biological Sciences, Animal Nutrition or Veterinary Science with a minimum experience preferably in the conservation field, Game lodges or in depth animal husbandry – Commercial/Sales.Other : 5+ Years Knowledge/skills: – Ecological and environmental conditions of the desert. – Environmental assessment with regards to ecological zones, vegetation and sustainability. – Management of wildlife and domestic animals in their natural environment. Including Animal feed and their nutritional value with regard to specific species. – Safety and security practises related to wildlife, their transportation and re-location. Leadership Role :YES Safety Sensitive Role: No

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