COASTAL ECOLOGY EXPERT

UN-HABITAT United Nations Human Settlements Programme

Position Title

COASTAL ECOLOGY EXPERT

Job Category

Sustainable Development Technical Advisory

Duty Station(s)

Manama

Seniority Level

ICS 10

Contract Type

ICA - IICA - Retainer

IICA 2

Posting Start Date

08-Nov-2026

Posting End Date

15-Nov-2026

Duration

1.5 Months

Job Highlight

The consultant will work under the supervision of the Head of Country Programme in Bahrain and in coordination with the project team. They will engage on a regular basis with relevant government institutions, partners, researchers, to ensure the activities are developed with the inputs of all relevant partners.

About the Region

The UNOPS Middle East Region (MR) provides strategic leadership, performance oversight, and support to UNOPS operations across Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and the State of Palestine. MR is responsible for positioning UNOPS as a key development partner in the region through high-level engagement with regional bodies, UN coordination mechanisms, development banks, donors, and intergovernmental organisations. By fostering strategic partnerships and promoting operational excellence, the region supports country teams in delivering sustainable solutions to complex development, peace, and humanitarian challenges

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Established in 2004, the UNOPS Amman Multi-Country Office (MCO) provides strategic and operational support to partners across Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and the Gulf countries. The MCO delivers solutions that address development, peace, and humanitarian challenges through infrastructure, procurement, project management, and human resources services. Working in close collaboration with national governments, UN agencies, and donors, the office supports efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Its portfolio includes large-scale operations focused on improving essential services, strengthening national systems, and enhancing resilience in complex and fragile settings.

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About the Group

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Job Specific Context

To support its growing portfolio of projects, UN-Habitat Bahrain seeks a coastal ecology expert to support their ongoing project with the donor to enhance the mangrove ecosystem of Tubli Bay. This initiative is part of Bahrain’s national afforestation strategy and climate adaptation goals.

Role Purpose

Upon completion, the consultant will support the creation of the first comprehensive baseline ecological assessment of Tubli Bay, supporting national afforestation goals of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The consultant will enable future management and monitoring of the ecosystem to be undertaken using scientific principles that will further protect the Tubli Bay mangrove forests.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Coordinate with Stakeholders: Collaborate with the University of Bahrain on their data collection fieldwork for the baseline ecological assessment.

2. Conduct literature review: Compile and incorporate existing published data and information on the Tubli Bay ecosystem where available, along with relevant published data from the GCC region to create a comprehensive understanding of the historic and current ecosystem conditions of Tubli Bay and establish an understanding of potential reference ecosystems for evaluating Tubli Bay.

3. Synthesize new data: Incorporate newly collected data from the University of Bahrain fieldwork once their technical report is finalized.

4. Baseline Ecosystem Assessment Report: Prepare a final report summarizing the baseline ecosystem conditions using historic data from the literature review and newly collected data, evaluating the overall health of the Tubli Bay mangrove forests, and providing recommendations for management activities and future monitoring indicators/protocols. Ensure data quality assurance/quality control for the report.

5. Progress Reports: The expert will be expected to submit a biweekly report (3) on the progress of the work.

Output 1: Biweekly Progress Reports

• Written or presentation format provided biweekly to the project team, summarizing progress towards completion.

Output 2: Initial Literature Review

• Draft report with review of literature on Tubli Bay in preparation for Output 3.

• Regional literature review included that may be used for reference ecosystem, supporting Output 3.

Output 3: Baseline Ecological Assessment Report

• Synthesis of literature review and newly collected data.

Skills

Aquatic Ecology, Biodiversity, Ecology, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Habitat Restoration, Natural Resources, Water Quality

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