24 Natural Resources jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/19/2024

We’re excited to offer a role with a top consulting firm in the energy sector! As traditional models become obsolete, the shift to decarbonization and tech innovation is creating new opportunities and risks.

Join our client's team that leverages deep industry expertise to help energy companies adapt and thrive. The Knowledge Management team is key in driving thought leadership and global expertise.

If you’re passionate about shaping the future of energy, this is your chance!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement top-tier knowledge management strategies.
• Facilitate cross-practice collaboration, ensuring smooth global information flow.
• Synthesize and codify intellectual capital, connecting people with expertise and insights.
• Oversee the management of the knowledge base, ensuring it is well-maintained and user-friendly.
• Address content gaps and emerging topics within the Energy and Natural Resources sector.
• Act as a key liaison for identifying experts and credentials to support business development.
• Support client relationship building by sharing relevant knowledge and attending practice pipeline calls.

Reporting to the EIMEA Head of Knowledge Management in London, you will work closely with teams in London, Munich, and Warsaw. This role is based in the Middle East but involves both global and local responsibilities.

• At least 5 years of experience in knowledge management, research, or business development, ideally within the Government and Public Institutions sector.
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in topics relevant to our Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) sector clients.
• In-depth understanding of the Middle East ENR industry, including its challenges and opportunities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both formal and informal settings.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic proficiency is a plus but not required.
• An undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic institution with a strong academic record.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong initiative to learn new skills and apply existing ones effectively.
• A proactive client service mindset and strong analytical skills to address complex challenges.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to collaborate fluidly and respectfully with a talented team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams; SharePoint experience is a plus).

Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with your experience and expertise.

Global Impact: Work with a leading consulting firm to shape the future of the energy and natural resources sector on a global scale.

Strategic Influence: Play a key role in shaping knowledge management strategies and contributing to thought leadership within the industry.

Career Development: Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities to advance your career.

Associate Director - Technology Consulting (Energy and Natural Resources)

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• Lead and manage technology consulting engagements for ENR clients, including strategy development, solution design, implementation, and optimization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at ENR clients, including C-level executives, business leaders, and IT decision-makers, to understand their business needs, challenges, and priorities.
• Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to clients on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in the ENR sector, with a focus on driving innovation and competitive advantage.
• Develop and execute comprehensive technology roadmaps and digital transformation strategies for ENR clients, aligning technology investments with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams of consultants, architects, engineers, and analysts to deliver high-quality technology solutions and services that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Drive business development efforts, including identifying new opportunities, developing proposals, and leading client presentations and demonstrations, to expand our footprint within the ENR sector.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, providing guidance, support, and career development opportunities to help them grow and succeed in their roles.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and delivery, to develop and enhance our service offerings, methodologies, and tools for the ENR sector.

Key Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead and manage technology consulting engagements for ENR clients, including strategy development, solution design, implementation, and optimization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at ENR clients, including C-level executives, business leaders, and IT decision-makers, to understand their business needs, challenges, and priorities.
• Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to clients on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in the ENR sector, with a focus on driving innovation and competitive advantage.
• Develop and execute comprehensive technology roadmaps and digital transformation strategies for ENR clients, aligning technology investments with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams of consultants, architects, engineers, and analysts to deliver high-quality technology solutions and services that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Drive business development efforts, including identifying new opportunities, developing proposals, and leading client presentations and demonstrations, to expand our footprint within the ENR sector.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, providing guidance, support, and career development opportunities to help them grow and succeed in their roles.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and delivery, to develop and enhance our service offerings, methodologies, and tools for the ENR sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• years of experience in technology consulting, with a focus on the Energy and Natural Resources sector.
• Proven track record of success in leading technology consulting engagements for ENR clients, delivering tangible business value and driving digital transformation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of the technology landscape in the ENR sector, including industry-specific challenges, opportunities, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving results in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior executives and decision-makers.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset, capable of developing and executing technology strategies that align with business goals and drive measurable outcomes.
• Ability to travel to client sites and work in a dynamic, collaborative consulting environment.

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Located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and following the successful launch of The Africa Institute in 2018, Global Studies University was established in 2023 as a non-profit institution for higher education by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.

The Acquisitions and Resource Management Librarian coordinates the acquisition, organization, and accessibility of both physical and digital library resources. This role involves managing vendor relationships, coordinating material selection and procurement, and ensuring the integration of resources into the library’s systems. The librarian also contributes to the review of licenses and contract authorizations. By maintaining accessible resources, this position supports the curricular and research needs of Global Studies University (GSU).

• Comprehensive knowledge of library operations, including current practices, trends, and emerging technologies
• A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in academic libraries
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
• Provide troubleshooting support for technical issues related to subscriptions, licensing, or access
• Collect and analyze collection usage statistics
• Effective multitasking skills and adaptability to new systems and procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• The ability to initiate and complete projects in a timely and independent manner

• A master’s degree or post-graduate equivalent in Library and Information Science, or equivalent, that is recognized by a professional Library Association

• Proficiency in using automated acquisition systems and database searching is preferred
• Knowledge of Global Studies, preferably with related subject expertise
• Familiarity with digital repositories
• Understanding of library data formats and standards (e.g. MARC, RDA, Dublin Core, KBART, AACR2, and others)
• Working knowledge of web applications used in library resource management, acquisitions modules, and ordering applications such as OASIS
• Preference may be given to candidates with OCLC WMS experience

• Provide technology and database training to staff and patrons
• Educational experience including teaching and creating online tutorials
• Foster collaborative relationships with faculty, students, and staff to support GSU’s teaching and learning
• Assist users with reference, research, and technology questions
• Promote the use of electronic resources

The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the GSU. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by the Chief Librarian.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organization and office administration skills
• Patience and the ability to work under pressure
• Multitasking and prioritization skills
• Excellent computer proficiency
• Ability to use time efficiently and meet deadlines
• English and Arabic speaking is essential

If you are interested, kindly send an email with your CV and a Cover Letter to the following email: Please mention the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and following the successful launch of The Africa Institute in 2018, Global Studies University was established in 2023 as a non-profit institution for higher education by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.

The Acquisitions and Resource Management Librarian coordinates the acquisition, organization, and accessibility of both physical and digital library resources. This role involves managing vendor relationships, coordinating material selection and procurement, and ensuring the integration of resources into the library’s systems. The librarian also contributes to the review of licenses and contract authorizations. By maintaining accessible resources, this position supports the curricular and research needs of Global Studies University (GSU).

• Comprehensive knowledge of library operations, including current practices, trends, and emerging technologies
• A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in academic libraries
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
• Provide troubleshooting support for technical issues related to subscriptions, licensing, or access
• Collect and analyze collection usage statistics
• Effective multitasking skills and adaptability to new systems and procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• The ability to initiate and complete projects in a timely and independent manner

• A master’s degree or post-graduate equivalent in Library and Information Science, or equivalent, that is recognized by a professional Library Association

• Proficiency in using automated acquisition systems and database searching is preferred
• Knowledge of Global Studies, preferably with related subject expertise
• Familiarity with digital repositories
• Understanding of library data formats and standards (e.g. MARC, RDA, Dublin Core, KBART, AACR2, and others)
• Working knowledge of web applications used in library resource management, acquisitions modules, and ordering applications such as OASIS
• Preference may be given to candidates with OCLC WMS experience

• Provide technology and database training to staff and patrons
• Educational experience including teaching and creating online tutorials
• Foster collaborative relationships with faculty, students, and staff to support GSU’s teaching and learning
• Assist users with reference, research, and technology questions
• Promote the use of electronic resources

The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the GSU. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by the Chief Librarian.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organization and office administration skills
• Patience and the ability to work under pressure
• Multitasking and prioritization skills
• Excellent computer proficiency
• Ability to use time efficiently and meet deadlines
• English and Arabic speaking is essential

If you are interested, kindly send an email with your CV and a Cover Letter to the following email: Please mention the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Job Title: Library Resource Management Specialist

The library is seeking a skilled and experienced Library Resource Management Specialist to join our team. This role involves coordinating the acquisition, organization, and accessibility of both physical and digital library resources.

• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate material selection and procurement.
• Ensure the integration of resources into the library's systems.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and staff to support teaching and learning.
• Provide technology and database training to staff and patrons.

• A Master's degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent.
• Minimum three years' experience in academic libraries.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Chance to contribute to the development of library collections and services.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for library resource management, please submit your application.

A faculty position is available in Human Resource Management at an internationally accredited university. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and contributing to the development of the curriculum.

Key responsibilities include instructional delivery, assessment and evaluation, curriculum development, research and/or scholarship, professional development, academic advising and service.

• Teaching Performance: Develop and deliver high-quality courses in Human Resource Management.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development and review of the curriculum.
• Research and/or Scholarship: Engage in research activities and contribute to scholarly publications.
• Professional Development: Participate in training and professional development opportunities.
• Academic Advising: Provide academic advice and support to students.
• Service: Contribute to the development of the university and engage in community service.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Human Resources Management from an accredited university, proficiency in English, and experience in teaching/working in an internationally accredited university.

• Ph.D. in Human Resources Management or related field.
• Experience in teaching/working in an internationally accredited university.
• Proficiency in English.

This is a full-time faculty position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

The College of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB and offers degree programs in Business Administration, Sport Management, and Computer Science, which are accredited by ABET and AACSB.

• Comprehensive knowledge of library operations, including current practices, trends, and emerging technologies
• A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in academic libraries
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
• Provide troubleshooting support for technical issues related to subscriptions, licensing, or access
• Collect and analyze collection usage statistics
• Effective multitasking skills and adaptability to new systems and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• The ability to initiate and complete projects in a timely and independently
  

• A master’s degree or post-graduate equivalent in Library and Information Science, or equivalent, that is recognized by a professional Library Association
  

• Proficiency in using automated acquisition systems and database searching is preferred
• Knowledge of Global Studies, preferably with related subject expertise
• Familiarity with digital repositories
• Understanding of library data formats and standards (e.g. MARC, RDA, Dublin Core, KBART, AACR2, and others)
• Working knowledge of web applications used in library resource management, acquisitions modules, and ordering applications such as OASIS
• Preference may be given to candidates with OCLC WMS experience
  

• Provide technology and database training to staff and Patrons
• Educational experience including teaching and creating online tutorials
• Foster collaborative relationships with faculty, students, and staff to support GSU’s teaching and learning
• Assist users with reference, research, and technology questions
• Promote the use of electronic resources
  

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organization and office administration skills
• Patience and the ability to work under pressure
• Multitasking and prioritization skills
• Excellent computer proficiency
• Excellent time management
• Ability to use time efficiently and meet deadlines
• English and Arabic speaking is essential
  

• Salary and further compensation commensurate with degree and experience. Benefits package includes health insurance, housing, and transportation, children’s school fees allowances subject to coordination of benefits.
• Global Studies University is committed to fair employment practices and encourages women and men of all national, ethnic, and religious backgrounds to apply and join our expanding team. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.
• We anticipate a high number of applications and will do our best to respond to any queries. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted in the first instance.

Overview

Role:Analyst Technical Consultant Waste and Resource Management

Location: UAE Abu Dhabi / Dubai or KSA Riyadh hybrid worker

Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world.

Ricardo plc is a global strategic environmental and engineering consulting company. With over 100 years of engineering excellence and employing close to 3000 employees in more than 20 countries we provide exceptional levels of expertise in delivering leadingedge and innovative crosssector sustainable products and solutions. Every day we enable our customers to solve the most complex and dynamic challenges to help achieve a safe and sustainable world.

Role Purpose

We are seeking an Analyst Consultant to join our Waste and Resource Management team. Youll be part of a team supporting senior consultants in delivering highprofile projects. Our work covers a broad range of topics from supporting on policy and strategy to complex technical projects covering waste operations and infrastructure. You will also have the opportunity to support projects in other parts of Ricardos business including sustainability water air quality climate change and energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to support our consultancy work.
• Manage time across multiple projects contributing to research data analysis fieldwork stakeholder engagement and reportwriting.
• Ensure the quality and timely delivery of your work collaborating with experts and consultants to integrate your contributions.
• Support senior consultants in delivering highprofile projects on policy strategy waste operations and infrastructure.
• Meet time cost and quality requirements to ensure client satisfaction.

Key Competencies and Experience

• Bachelors degree 2.1 or above) in engineering.
• Excellent numeracy analytical and writing skills.
• Proactive approach with a commitment to highquality work.
• Interest in waste and resource management and creative problemsolving.
• Interest in fieldwork including site visits and waste compositional analysis especially in the UAE and wider region.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills particularly in MS Excel and Word.
• Willingness to develop competency in the waste sector through projects.
• Fluency in English and native Arabic speaker.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Desirable Competencies and Experience

• Understanding of international environmental policy issues.
• Knowledge of Middle Eastern environmental legislative frameworks.
• Experience with Excel modeling (pivot tables macros) and analysis.
• Experience in consultancy or customerfacing commercial roles.
• Willingness to travel internationally for projects.

Working here

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place.

We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.

Work life balance

We offer flexible approaches to work whether that is working from home being in the office or as a hybrid worker. Were happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core to our culture allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential.

Benefits

We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that. You will receive a range of benefits which include support for your physical and mental health.

Diversity Equality and Inclusion statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity equality and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and proactively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture we are a recognised as a disability confident employer.

Next steps

Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.

Ricardo is a Disability confident employer please advise the recruitment team viaif you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.

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Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) is a licensed and accredited university in Dubai, the UAE, recognized globally for its commitment to delivering learner-cantered, high-quality smart learning. In alignment with our mission to foster innovative education, we invite applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor position in the Human Resource Management program.

Main Roles & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will play a vital role within the Academic Affairs team and will be expected to be present on the Dubai campus during working hours. Responsibilities include:

• Teaching:Deliver engaging courses utilizing advanced online learning platforms and innovative smart technologies.
• Curriculum Development:Design instructional materials and e-content tailored to the field of Human Resource Management.
• Mentorship:Guide, advise, and mentor students throughout their academic journeys.
• Professional Development:Create and facilitate professional short courses and workshops aimed at specific target groups and professional communities.
• Research Excellence:Enhance the academic landscape by publishing research findings in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals. Developing proposals and pursue funding opportunities for research related to human resource management or associated fields are a plus.
• Service:Undertake necessary responsibilities to support academic programs and their accreditations.

Required qualification & skills:

Candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A Ph.D. in Human Resource Management from an AACSB-accredited university.
• The candidate should be capable of teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• A demonstrated record of successful teaching experience at an AACSB accredited university.
• Experience in online/e-learning environments is preferred.
• Ability to integrate industry insights into curriculum development and classroom instruction.
• Proven capability in developing and delivering professional workshops.

Rank and Appointment:
Candidates will be appointed as Assistant or Associate Professor based on the following criteria:

• A minimum of 5 years of academic experience in a university setting for the Associate Professor position.
• A strong research profile with high-quality publications and impactful contributions.
• Evidence of holding the same title at the time of application or from the last employing institution.