Marine Specialist (Jeddah location )

This role will primarily involve field-based activities, often in remote locations, with responsibilities including coral relocation, reef rehabilitation, marine monitoring, and baseline surveys. Key duties will also include deploying and retrieving marine equipment, collecting and analyzing field data, and ensuring proper documentation and reporting.

The Marine Specialist will be responsible for a range of field and project support activities, including but not limited to :

Field Activities :

• Conducting marine field operations such as coral relocation, sample collection, marine surveys, and equipment deployment / retrieval.
• Planning, leading, and executing fieldwork in alignment with established scientific methodologies.
• Ensuring compliance with on-site safety protocols and Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) processes.

Project Support :

Advanced Responsibilities (Based on Experience and Capabilities) :

Requirements

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in standard marine field sampling and survey techniques, coupled with the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team. They should have a strong drive to enhance their field, management, and reporting skills through self-initiative and available training opportunities.

Essential Skills and Attributes :

1.      Minimum Six years of relevant experience , including marine field surveys (experience from postgraduate studies such as a Master’s or Ph.D. may be considered).

2.      Proficient scientific diver with at least 100 logged dives , including 20 dives within the last six months .

3.      Strong command of English, both written and verbal.

1.      Familiarity with taxonomic classification of Red Sea species (corals, fish, invertebrates, etc.).

2.      Experience in coral translocation or reef rehabilitation projects.

3.      Proficiency in specialized survey techniques such as photogrammetry or eDNA analysis .

4.      Development of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) to IFC standards .

5.      Prior experience in environmental consultancy or work in the Middle East .

6.      Proficiency in Arabic (spoken and written) is a distinct advantage.