Senior Officer - Air Quality

ABOUT THE UAE COUNTRY OFFICE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) covered by the Regional Office (RO) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is one of the founding Member countries of GGGI and currentlynor serves as a Member of its Council, GGGI’s executive organ presided by His Excellency Ban Ki-Moon, the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations. GGGI’s UAE Program based in Abu Dhabi – with a physical presence in Dubai as well - is scaling up its activities to deliver a multi-year cooperation program with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), along with various national and international stakeholders.

The GGGI UAE Office is supported by a Host Country Agreement with MOCCAE. GGGI also has an active collaboration with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EADuas) in the form of an MoU in addition to other MOUs with key partners from academia and NGOs, to support Climate Planning, MRV, Air Quality, and ESG.

In line with achievable UAE National Air Quality Agenda 2031, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has embarked on efforts to improve air quality in the country through policy–instruments, evidence-based interventions, and developing guidelines on air quality management. MOCCAE recognizes the impact on Air Quality on UAE’s public health, noting that gaps exist in the policy landscape. Long term exposure to Air pollution has been documented to have many detrimental risks to health.

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) has been associated with a higher burden of disease including but not limited to ischemic heart disease, lung cancer, pulmonary obstruction, stroke and adverse birth outcomes. The MOCCAE is leading efforts to reduce air emissions and positively support UAE’s public health objectives – including improving livability and economic competitiveness.

As part of this work, GGGI is supporting MOCCAE in conducting research and impact ordinary assessment for new standards and regulatory changes to existing air quality policies. The outcomes of the research will support government decision‑making, delineate economic and health impacts and eventually provide recommendations that will form a basis for the المواطن‑specific national guidelines and standards.

Based in Dubai at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) the Senior Officer for Air Quality will provide essential project management and technical support for the relevant work. The Senior Officer will be responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring, stakeholder coordination, and reporting functions. He/She will work closely with partner government institutions, relevant authorities, technical experts, and academia to ensure effective‑delivery of project outcomes.

The Senior Officer for the Air Quality will be key in managing project activities, tracking progress against work plans and results frameworks, support stakeholder engagement, and ensuring timely reporting and compliance with requirements. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to!) } // If you want to continue.