Consultant - Sustainable Farming & Agroecology Expert

Hybrid, with regular field work in farming communities in Fujairah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah, and any other locations within the UAE as required

TYPE OF CONTRACT :
Consultancy contract

LOCATION :
Hybrid, with regular field work in farming communities in Fujairah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah, and any other locations within the UAE as required

UNIT :
Conservation

DIRECT REPORTS TO :
Head
- Climate & Conservation

DIRECT REPORTS :
None

CLOSING DATE :
November 6, 2026

COMMENCEMENT DATE :
November 2026, as soon as possible

The Sustainable Farming & Agroecology Expert will provide technical and strategic advisory support to Emirates Nature-WWF’s Sustainable Farming & Agroecology Programme through a six-month consulting assignment. The consultant will bring expertise in sustainable farming and agroecology, combined with a strong understanding of small‑scale farming communities, particularly in the UAE’s mountain and wadi landscapes, to strengthen the programme’s evidence base and inform its future strategic direction.

The consultant’s role is to sharpen the programme’s strategic focus, so that the Programme’s approach and activities are aligned with national priorities, grounded in evidence, and demonstrate a clear value proposition for farming households.

The role will support the programme through a combination of desk‑based research, field engagement, community and stakeholder consultations, socio‑economic analysis, and synthesis of findings into practical programme recommendations. The consultant will contribute to developing a locally relevant understanding of sustainable farming and agroecology and small‑scale farming sector in the Northern Emirates of UAE, including its economic, social, cultural and environmental dimensions and its relationship with surrounding ecosystems.

This includes the role of farming in household livelihoods and the perspectives of younger generations. The consultant will also develop knowledge products that build understanding of small‑scale farming in the UAE.

The consultant will advise the programme on priorities related to sustainable farming practices in demonstration farms, farmer engagement and capacity building, youth engagement, biodiversity and ecosystem outcomes, livelihood and heritage‑product opportunities, market access , strategic partnerships, evidence and monitoring, and potential future geographic expansion.

The role requires the ability to bridge technical knowledge with community‑based research, socio‑economic analysis and programme strategy, and to translate complex evidence into clear, practical and decision‑oriented recommendations. The consultant will work closely with the Head
- Climate & Conservation and the programme team.

Programme Context

The Sustainable Farming and Agroecology Programme is enabling farmers to build adaptive and sustainable farming systems that respond to national priorities on community development and nature‑positive growth. In delivering impact, Emirates Nature-WWF