Administrator – HR & Operations

Dubai and other UAE locations as required for fieldwork and project delivery

Full time

January 9, 2026

TYPE OF CONTRACT :

Full time

LOCATION :

Dubai and other UAE locations as required for fieldwork and project delivery

UNIT :

Operations

DIRECT REPORTS TO :

Associate Head – People & Culture

DIRECT REPORTS :

None

CLOSING DATE :

January 31, 2026

COMMENCEMENT DATE :

February 2026

The Administrator – HR & Operations plays a central role in coordinating and managing HR operations, administrative support, and organizational logistics across EN-WWF. The role focuses heavily on the employee lifecycle—from recruitment through exit—while supporting procurement, logistics, warehouse oversight, office management, and administrative workflows within the HR & Operations Unit.

The Administrator – HR & Operations also supports governance of employee records, expense claim oversight, warehouse and office rental agreements, staff activations, and internal engagement committees. The individual is expected to uphold EN-WWF’s values, ensure strong stakeholder relationships, respond to employee requests in a timely and solutions-driven manner, and contribute to operational efficiencies as the organization evolves.
This job description is subject to change over time, and the individual is encouraged to adapt accordingly.

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.

1. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Support

• Support HR Manager in coordinating complete HR operations and administration throughout the employee lifecycle—from selection to separation—including recruitment logistics, onboarding, employee records management, contract updates, letters, certifications and HR communications.
• Lead internship recruitment including liaising with universities, screening candidates, onboarding and issuance of necessary certifications.
• Oversee employee leave provisions, ensuring timely updates in systems and coordination with payroll.
• Manage visa applications (new and renewals), medical insurance additions and deletions, discount card updates and vendor contract renewals.
• Serve as focal point for employee queries and documentation requests with a customer-centric, solutions-driven approach.
• Maintain governance of HR records across portals (SharePoint, Box, Teams, , Beneple and others).
• Support the HR Manager in collating the annual Training Calendar, gathering training needs from units, identifying suitable courses, managing enrolments and coordinating logistics for both internal and external learning sessions.

2. Office & Facilities Management

• Oversee daily office operations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, ensuring a well-functioning, welcoming and compliant…