Area Manager Jobs in Bahrain in Bahrain 2026

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National Project Coordinator

On-site - Bahrain 16 July 2026

Other

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Tiered Approach In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby: <ul> <li>Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.</li> <li>Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments</li> <li>Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers</li> <li>Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates</li> </ul> Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply. Background The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Office in the Kingdom of Bahrain operates within the context of a high-income, net-contributing country, where UNDP engagement is fully funded through government cost-sharing and aligned with national development priorities. Bahrain is implementing an ambitious national reform agenda under Bahrain Vision 2030 and the Government Programme (2023–2026), with a strong focus on economic diversification, fiscal sustainability, effective governance, environmental resilience, digital transformation, and inclusive human development. As a net contributor country, UNDP Bahrain maintains a lean operational footprint while delivering high-value technical assistance, policy advisory services, and innovation-driven solutions in support of national priorities. UNDP Bahrain’s programme is guided by the Country Programme Document (CPD) 2025–2029, approved by the UNDP Executive Board in January 2025, and is fully aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2025–2029. The CPD positions UNDP as a trusted strategic partner to the Government of Bahrain, contributing to UNSDCF outcomes through integrated, multi-sectoral interventions that address complex development challenges at the intersection of economic prosperity, governance and human rights, and environmental sustainability. Under the Country Programme Document (CPD) 2025–2029, UNDP Bahrain’s engagement is structured around three interrelated CPD pillars: (i) Economic prosperity and sustainable livelihoods; (ii) Effective governance, human rights, and access to justice; and (iii) Environmental sustainability and climate resilience. These pillars reflect national priorities under Bahrain Vision 2030 and the Government Programme (2023–2026), and constitute UNDP’s substantive contribution to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2025–2029. To ensure coherence, integration, and efficient delivery within a lean Country Office structure, the Bahrain CO operationalizes the three CPD pillars through two integrated programme clusters. The first cluster brings together Economic Prosperity and Environmental Sustainability; and environmental sustainability and governance, human rights, access to justice, and social inclusion.  The second cluster focuses on governance, human rights, access to justice, and social inclusion, encompassing rule of law, public sector effectiveness, civic engagement, gender equality, and protection of vulnerable groups. This cluster supports national institutions in strengthening accountability, service delivery, and compliance with international human rights standards, while promoting inclusive participation and social cohesion. This two-cluster delivery model enables the Country Office to manage complexity, promote synergies across CPD pillars, and apply a portfolio approach to programme design, implementation, and partnerships. Staff are therefore expected to work across thematic boundaries, contribute to integrated solutions, and support joint programming within the UN system, while ensuring results-based management, quality assurance, and alignment with national and UNSDCF priorities. Duties and Responsibilities Summary of key functions  Under the overall guidance of Program Analyst (governance, human rights, access to justice, and social inclusion cluster), the National Project Coordinatorwill: <ul> <li>Ensuring effective project management of the assigned project by maintaining the delivery of appropriate technical, operational, financial and administrative outputs, while tracking the project progress by monitoring, evaluation and reporting;</li> <li>Provide advisory support on climate resilience and river basin management issues to the Government and other partners;</li> <li>Build the strategic partnerships needed to achieve results;</li> <li>Align the project with UN values and UNDP priorities; </li> <li>Ensure the mainstreaming gender, disability and youth considerations in the field of expertise, promote a safe and enabling environment free of any kind of discrimination, abusive behavior and exploitation, and use the principles of Inclusive HR communications in line with the UNDP corporate standards.</li> </ul> Specific tasks and responsibilities: Ensuring effective project management of the assigned project by maintaining the delivery of appropriate technical, operational, financial and administrative outputs, while tracking the project progress by monitoring, evaluation and reporting <ul> <li>Manage and coordinate project activities based on the relevant Project Document, including the</li> <li>Develop comprehensive/detailed Project work-plan including structured dynamics of all Project</li> <li>Prepare Project progress reports for the donor and the main project beneficiary (Ministry of</li> <li>Ensure timely submission of the Project Implementation Report, Technical reports, quarterly financial reports, and other reports as may be required by UNDP and/or the donor;</li> <li>Monitor Project progress to ensure that it is in accordance with the timetable set out in the</li> <li>Secure the goods, services and personnel needed to implement ANA activities, including drafting TORs and work specifications;</li> <li>Monitor financial resources and ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports;</li> <li>Manage and monitor the project risks initially identified, submit new risks to the Project Board for consideration and decision on possible action if required; update the status of these risks by maintaining a Project Risk Log;</li> <li>Provide rigorous quality assurance for the project’s financial, procurement and administrative processes to make sure that they are conducted in line with UNDP rules and regulations as well as in line with the project timelines.</li> <li>Maintain regular coordination and quality assurance of expert inputs and products as well as among project partners to ensure coherence and complementarity of project activities;</li> <li>Identify opportunities for deepening cooperation and recommending adequate approaches to dealing with different stakeholders based on information gathered during project implementation;</li> <li>Maintain regular communication on relevant project issues with local and international counterparties, consultants and experts and ensuring quality and timely delivery of all agreed outputs</li> <li>Managing project tracking in QUANTUM in accordance with UNDP procedures;</li> <li>Managing the transfer of project deliverables and assets to national beneficiaries and other project stakeholders.</li> </ul> Provide advisory support on climate resilience and river basin management issues to the Government and other partners; <ul> <li>Identify, collect and analyze policy-related, relevant information and data;</li> <li>Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learnt into project goals;</li> <li>Support the development of policies that will address challenges and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners;</li> <li>Codify and share best practices and lessons learnt;</li> </ul> Build the strategic partnerships needed to achieve results; <ul> <li>Cultivate relationships with the central and local authorities, academia, NGOs and other Project stakeholders, ensuring full understanding, cooperation and an appropriate fit of the project activities with the main needs of the beneficiaries; and</li> <li>Establishing effective linkages with the regional project team, the project teams in the riparian countries, and other relevant projects and initiatives in the sector with a view to developing substantive partnerships and generating synergies;</li> <li>Disseminate project reports and respond to queries from concerned stakeholders.</li> </ul> Align the project with UN values and UNDP priorities. <ul> <li>Ensure the principles of gender equality, democratic governance, social inclusion and disaster resilience are effectively reflected in project activities;</li> <li>Ensure that gender equality is pursued in all project activities and reflected in work plans, budgets, reports, researches, analyses and, where specifically relevant, analyzed in detail;</li> <li>Ensure that accessibility for persons with disabilities is reflected in all project activities;</li> <li>Consult regularly with other UNDP projects and programs on related activities where synergies are possible;</li> <li>Strive to engage groups and communities in project activities that affect them;</li> <li>Communicate project goals and activities clearly to both stakeholders and the wider public;</li> </ul> Ensure the mainstreaming of gender, disability, and youth considerations in the field of expertise  <ul> <li>Support preparation of gender equality background materials for use in discussion, correspondence and briefing sessions;</li> <li>Ensure that all data gathered during project implementation is disaggregated by gender/disability/youth, age, ethnic affiliation and other to the extent possible; </li> <li>Support the reporting on gender mainstreaming as part of the ROAR and other corporate documents;</li> <li>Identify partnership strategies with regard to providers of specialized expertise, with special encouragements for providers with a gender/disability/youth knowledge;</li> <li>Ensure the project/programme contributes to the promotion of gender /disability/youth equal access by reaching, involving, and benefiting. </li> </ul> The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Performance Indicators for evaluation of results  <ul> <li>Project activities executed in line with UNDP corporate principles;</li> <li>Project staff/ team(s) effectively and efficiently guided and backstopped, as needed;</li> <li>Implementation of the transferred competencies and resources is consolidated and effectively carried out;</li> <li>Links with other relevant projects/initiatives established and joint objectives effectuated;</li> <li>Delivered funds in accordance with the planned Annual Work Plans;</li> <li>Timely and qualitative reporting in line with the programme needs and Country Office/national partners’ requirements. Project activities executed in line with UNDP corporate rules and procedures; </li> </ul> Institutional Arrangement The National Project Coordinator will be engaged on a regular NPSA contract and will report to the Program Analyst governance, human rights, access to justice, and social inclusion cluster and in matrix supervision with the Programme Analyst, Economic Prosperity and Environmental Sustainability, to ensure coherence and cross cutting coordination and complementarity. Competencies Core <ul> <li>Achieve Results: – LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work</li> <li>Think Innovatively: – LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking</li> <li>Learn Continuously: – LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning</li> <li>Adapt with Agility: – LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process</li> <li>Act with Determination: – LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously</li> <li>Engage and Partner: – LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships</li> <li>Enable Diversity and Inclusion: – LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making</li> <li>People Management: UNDP people management competencies can be found in the dedicated site.</li> </ul> Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Business Management <ul> <li>Results-based Management <ul> <li>Ability to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools.</li> </ul></li> <li>Working with Evidence and Data <ul> <li>Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making.</li> </ul></li> <li>Project Management <ul> <li>Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals</li> </ul></li> <li>Partnerships Management <ul> <li>Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies</li> </ul></li> <li>Risk Management <ul> <li>Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks</li> </ul></li> </ul> Business Direction & Strategy <ul> <li>System Thinking <ul> <li>Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system</li> </ul></li> </ul> 2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness <ul> <li>Effectiveness <ul> <li>Project Quality Assurance</li> </ul></li> </ul>   Required Skills and Experience Min. Education requirements <ul> <li>Advanced university degree (Master´s degree or equivalent) in Development Studies, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Gender Studies, International Development/Relations, Public Policy, Political Law, Sustainable Studies or other related, or a similar field is required, or</li> <li>A first-level university degree (Bachelor´s Degree) in the areas stated above in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.</li> </ul> Min. years of relevant work experience <ul> <li>Applicants with Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.</li> <li>Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience at the national or international level in the design, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of development projects.</li> </ul> Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section <ul> <li>Excellent computer literacy (MS Office; Windows)</li> <li>Experience at the national level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects</li> <li>Experience in the implementation of larger projects run by international organizations and/or large environmental protection projects is a strong asset;</li> <li>Proven experience in handling multi-sectoral coordination among professionals and regional teams is desired.</li> <li>Policy, advisory and advocacy experience and track record of engagement with United Nations, other development actors and donors are desirable.</li> <li>Experience in Gender mainstreaming is an asset.</li> <li>Experience liaising and cooperating with government officials, municipal authorities, academic institutions, CSOs is an asset;</li> <li>Ability for traveling and field work;</li> <li>Ability to work under pressure;</li> <li>Strong drafting, presentation and reporting skills.</li> <li>Strong communication skills, especially in timely and accurate responses to emails.</li> <li>Strong computer skills, in particular mastery of all applications of the MS Office package and internet search.</li> </ul> Required Language(s) <ul> <li>Fluency in Arabic and English is required.</li> </ul> Equal opportunity As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.  UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all. Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.  Right to select multiple candidates UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Use of AI by candidates Applicants are invited to read UNDP’s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection Scam alert UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.  #LI-DNI </div>

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Senior? No, actually 'Software Engineer III-Automation Test' indicates Seniority? The string contains 'III' which is not a standard seniority like Senior. However instruction says keep seniority modifiers exactly as written. 'III' is not a recognized modifier. It seems to be a versioning but could imply Senior? The safe approach: treat as 'Software Engineer' with 'III' not a seniority. But we must preserve role noun phrase. The core role is 'Software Engineer'. No explicit seniority like Senior,

On-site - Bahrain 18 July 2026

Other

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.  As a Software Engineer III-Automation Test at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial and Investment bank for payments technology business, you serve as a seasoned member of an agile team to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives. Job responsibilities <ul><li>Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or breakdown technical problems</li><li>Creates secure and high-quality production code and maintains algorithms that run synchronously with appropriate systems</li><li>Automation Using Cucumber, Cypress, Selenium, Playwright </li><li>Ability to customize BDD/Selenium in various integrations </li><li>Knowledge and ability to design, build maintain test automation framework </li><li>Automation test cases and feature file creation </li><li>Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity across complex deliverables (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards; contributes learnings and reusable patterns to improve broader team effectiveness.</li><li>Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.</li><li>Produces architecture and design artifacts for complex applications while being accountable for ensuring design constraints are met by software code development</li></ul>Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills <ul><li>Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 6+ years of applied experience.</li><li>Experience working in Agile delivery environments and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).</li><li>Functional testing experience, including test preparation, test design, execution, and results reporting.</li><li>Experience partnering with QA (manual and automation), developers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand the business domain, requirements, and system functionality.</li><li>Experience designing, developing, maintaining, executing, and reporting automated test suites using Cucumber, Cypress, Selenium, and Playwright, including tracking and communicating automation status and quality metrics.</li><li>Experience with defect lifecycle management, including defect logging, verification/re-testing, and tracking through closure in collaboration with engineering teams.</li><li>Hands-on experience across system design, application development, testing, and operational stability concepts.</li><li>Experience developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large-scale enterprise environment using one or more modern programming languages.</li><li>Experience with Oracle/RDBMS to support testing and troubleshooting, with a solid understanding of CI/CD, application resiliency, and security considerations, and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and support timely problem resolution.</li></ul>Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills <ul><li>Experience within Trade Domain</li></ul> J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.    We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. </div>

0 to 0 years Naukri Gulf

Counselor

On-site - Bahrain - Bahrain 6 July 2026

Human Resources

<section>Job DescriptionRoles & Responsibilities<div class="paragraph"><div> Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Adult Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) team to support Bahrain in the Middle East. This position will work remotely until travel opens up to the Middle East. Counselors must be able to accommodate overnight shift work in order to be considered for this opening. </div> <div> </div> <div> Join the mission to support U.S. military service members and their families as they work through important military life adjustments while serving their country. The Adult Military and Family Life Counselor (Adult-MFLC) position offers a unique opportunity to serve a vital role, in providing non-medical support, which includes counseling, consultation, and outreach, to service members, military family members and eligible staff. Non-medical counseling is preventive in nature and aims to address and provide solution focused approaches to issues before they become greater challenges. </div> <div> </div> <div> Service members, spouses and family members face unique emotional and environmental challenges due to the stress of military life. This is an opportunity for you to reach them where and when you are most needed. </div> <div> </div> <div> Adult-MFLC responsibilities include: <ul> <li> Face-to-face counseling to military service members and their families (individuals, couples, and families). </li> <li> Visually observe, participate, and engage in activities with service members, military spouses and families; provide coaching, guidance and support to installation staff; and model behavior management techniques for staff and military family members. </li> <li> Offer presentations to service members, military families, and military leadership at military-connect events. </li> <li> Promote creativity and positivity through approved materials. </li> <li> Build rapport with parents and families by attending installation and community events. </li> <li> Help with transition adjustments, such as a new school and a new home. </li> <li> Participate in regular in-service training or other contract activities as assigned. </li> <li> Communicate information regarding trends and issues at assigned installation to Team Leads. </li> </ul> </div> <div> </div> <div> Adult-MFLC will also benefit from: <ul> <li> No insurance to file. </li> <li> No progress notes required. </li> <li> No treatment plans to develop. </li> <li> iPad provided for easy digital reporting, with no PII or PHI. </li> <li> Paid federal holidays. </li> <li> Free and unlimited behavioral healthcare training. </li> <li> Reimbursement for job-related license renewal fees. </li> <li> Eligibility to participate in 401K retirement plan. </li> <li> Centralized support through a Counseling Center of Excellence that provides best practices, expert speakers, and state-of-the-art resources. </li> </ul> </div> <div> </div> <div> Additional Job Duties May Include: <ul> <li> Responding to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation </li> <li> Traversing long distances to both indoor and outdoor locations, to maneuver through rugged, outdoor, or uneven locations (ascend/descend), and work in outdoor weather. </li> <li> Travelling to locations outside of a military base in a variety of physical environments. </li> <li> Due to the nature of working on military installations or related worksites, counselors may need to comply with various site-specific requirements to work at designated locations. </li> </ul> </div> <div> </div> <div> Environment: </div> <div> At the direction of the Department of Defense, duties are performed in multiple indoor locations (approximately 60%) and outdoor locations (approximately 40%). The indoor locations are located within a child development center (CDC) controlled by the Department of Defense. The outdoor locations frequently involve traversing over uneven grassy, gravel, and/or dirt areas, ascending/descending stairs, and exposure to the weather. CDC settings frequently involve sitting on the floor to interact with children for up to 2 hours at a time. </div> <div> </div> <div> Licensure Portability </div> <div> Great news! Under the recent National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), licensed Military and Family Life Counselors may provide non-medical counseling services to military families at any location in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States, regardless of which state the counselor is licensed in. Within the scope of the MFLC program, a counselor may hold any independent and clinical license recognized by the Secretary of Defense as an appropriate license for the provision of non-medical counseling services. </div> <div> </div> <div> Minimum Requirements: <ul> <li> A Master s degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD). </li> <li> The candidate must hold a valid independent license in the mental health field from any US state or territory (LCSW, MHC, MFT, LPC, Psychologist). </li> <li> Must be a U.S. citizen. </li> <li> Must be able to pass a basic background check for employment, a Child National Agency Check, and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance. </li> </ul> </div> If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.</div></section>

0 to 0 years Bayt

Senior Environmental Consultant (Marine Ecologist)

On-site - Bahrain 17 July 2026

Other

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Marine Ecologist to join our Environment team in AECOM Bahrain’s Office. The role will involve leading and delivering marine EIAs and technical advisory services for coastal and offshore development projects, including marine environmental surveys. You’ll apply your strong academic background in marine biology to deliver practical, client-focused solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting sustainable marine management. This role offers the opportunity to combine scientific expertise with technical leadership and delivery, driving coastal and marine ecosystem resilience in one of the world’s most dynamic marine environments. Duties & Responsibilities <ul><li>Leadership: Lead project team in delivering coastal and marine projects across a range of sectors, including ports, coastal utilities, reclamation, dredging, subsea infrastructure and coastal resilience projects.</li><li>Project delivery: Scope, plan and deliver multidisciplinary marine environmental environmental assessments and monitoring projects on time and within budget; manage risk and schedule.</li><li>Technical delivery: Lead all technical aspects of marine EIA delivery, including client and subconsultant engagement, whilst ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality outputs, including the preparation of high-quality deliverables (e.g. EIAs, ESIAs, EMPs, EMMPs and DMMPs).</li><li>Agency coordination: Engage with local regulatory bodies and stakeholders, or regional equivalents, as required.</li><li>Baseline and monitoring surveys: Design, plan and execute marine environmental surveys to identify and assess the status of benthic habitats and associated fauna and flora, fisheries, marine megafauna, seabirds, and water and sediment quality.</li><li>Business development: Lead proposals, including technical approaches. Strengthen client relationships and expand marine ecology-related market opportunities.</li><li>Cross-disciplinary coordination: Integrate marine ecological insights with a strong theoretical understanding of coastal modelling and marine engineering disciplines, including ports, coastal utilities (e.g. ROPs and WWTPs), reclamation, dredging, subsea infrastructure and coastal resilience.</li><li>Nature-based solutions: Advance ecological restoration approaches such as living shorelines, reef, seagrass and mangrove restoration, and climate resilience strategies for coastal and marine habitats.</li><li>Mentorship: Mentor junior scientists, review technical contributions and foster professional growth.</li><li>Safety culture: Promote strong safety practices for vessel operations, diving and working in remote marine environments.</li></ul>Person Specification (Personality Attributes) We are seeking a Senior Marine Ecologist with the personal qualities to lead and inspire. The ideal candidate will bring a resilient mindset and a high level of commitment, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest technical standard achievable with reliability and focus. They will demonstrate a confident yet approachable leadership presence, fostering a collaborative spirit across multidisciplinary teams. Adaptability is key, as changing circumstances demand flexibility, while a practical problem-solving orientation keeps work moving forward. Strong communication skills and a clear sense of integrity underpin their approach, alongside curiosity and innovation that drive fresh ideas. Calm under pressure, they bring steady judgment and sound decision-making to every challenge. Qualifications <ul><li>BSc (Hons.) in Marine Biology or closely-related discipline; MSc and/or PhD much preferred.</li><li>Minimum PADI ‘Rescue Diver’ or UK HSE ‘SCUBA’ diving qualification and 2+ years of professional scientific diving experience.</li><li>Possession of a valid driving license.</li></ul>Specific skills required <ul><li>8+ years of marine environmental consultancy experience in the field of EIA and Permitting. Proven track record in leading and delivering multidisciplinary EIAs, ESIAs and permitting for environmental projects across a range of marine sectors.</li><li>Familiarity and proven experience with local and regional environmental regulatory framework(s) preferred.</li><li>Familiarity and experience with lenders’ requirements, for example, IFC Environmental and Social Performance Standards (notably PS6 - Biodiversity and Sustainability) preferred.</li></ul><ul><li>Very strong technical writing skills for reporting and permit-related documentation; highly adept at stakeholder engagement and agency coordination.</li><li>Competent in the planning and delivery of field surveys, including underwater remote video (DDV, ROV, BRUVS), SCUBA diver-based survey techniques, water and sediment sampling, and benthic infauna and plankton sample collection.</li><li>Familiarity and basic aptitude with GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS) and PRIMER statistical software would be an asset.</li><li>Sound knowledge in the use and application of AI in the field of environmental assessment and project delivery would be an asset.</li></ul> Additional Information Authorised to work in Bahrain and previous registration with SCE preferred. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM  AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.  AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.  What makes AECOM a great place to work  You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  </div>

0 to 0 years Bayt

Adult Military and Family Life Counselor

On-site - Bahrain 2 July 2026

Healthcare & Medical

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Adult Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) team to support Bahrain in the Middle East.  This position will work remotely until travel opens up to the Middle East. Counselors must be able to accommodate overnight shift work in order to be considered for this opening. Join the mission to support U.S. military service members and their families as they work through important military life adjustments while serving their country. The Adult Military and Family Life Counselor (Adult-MFLC) position offers a unique opportunity to serve a vital role, in providing non-medical support, which includes counseling, consultation, and outreach, to service members, military family members and eligible staff. Non-medical counseling is preventive in nature and aims to address and provide solution focused approaches to issues before they become greater challenges. Service members, spouses and family members face unique emotional and environmental challenges due to the stress of military life. This is an opportunity for you to reach them where and when you are most needed. Adult-MFLC responsibilities include: <ul><li>Face-to-face counseling to military service members and their families (individuals, couples, and families). </li><li>Visually observe, participate, and engage in activities with service members, military spouses and families; provide coaching, guidance and support to installation staff; and model behavior management techniques for staff and military family members. </li><li>Offer presentations to service members, military families, and military leadership at military-connect events. </li><li>Promote creativity and positivity through approved materials. </li><li>Build rapport with parents and families by attending installation and community events. </li><li>Help with transition adjustments, such as a new school and a new home. </li><li>Participate in regular in-service training or other contract activities as assigned. </li><li>Communicate information regarding trends and issues at assigned installation to Team Leads. </li></ul> Adult-MFLC will also benefit from: <ul><li>No insurance to file. </li><li>No progress notes required. </li><li>No treatment plans to develop. </li><li>iPad provided for easy digital reporting, with no PII or PHI. </li><li>Paid federal holidays. </li><li>Free and unlimited behavioral healthcare training. </li><li>Reimbursement for job-related license renewal fees. </li><li>Eligibility to participate in 401K retirement plan. </li><li>Centralized support through a Counseling Center of Excellence that provides best practices, expert speakers, and state-of-the-art resources. </li></ul> Additional Job Duties May Include: <ul><li>Responding to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation </li><li>Traversing long distances to both indoor and outdoor locations, to maneuver through rugged, outdoor, or uneven locations (ascend/descend), and work in outdoor weather. </li><li>Travelling to locations outside of a military base in a variety of physical environments.  </li><li>Due to the nature of working on military installations or related worksites, counselors may need to comply with various site-specific requirements to work at designated locations. </li></ul> Environment:  At the direction of the Department of Defense, duties are performed in multiple indoor locations (approximately 60%) and outdoor locations (approximately 40%). The indoor locations are located within a child development center (CDC) controlled by the Department of Defense. The outdoor locations frequently involve traversing over uneven grassy, gravel, and/or dirt areas, ascending/descending stairs, and exposure to the weather. CDC settings frequently involve sitting on the floor to interact with children for up to 2 hours at a time. Licensure Portability Great news! Under the recent National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), licensed Military and Family Life Counselors may provide non-medical counseling services to military families at any location in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States, regardless of which state the counselor is licensed in. Within the scope of the MFLC program, a counselor may hold any independent and clinical license recognized by the Secretary of Defense as an appropriate license for the provision of non-medical counseling services. Minimum Requirements: <ul><li>A Master’s degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD). </li><li>The candidate must hold a validindependent licensein the mental health field from any US state or territory (LCSW, MHC, MFT, LPC, Psychologist). </li><li>Must be a U.S. citizen. </li><li>Must be able to pass a basic background check for employment, a Child National Agency Check, and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance. </li></ul> If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting:For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range:Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. </div>

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Adult Military and Family Life Counselor

On-site - Bahrain - Bahrain 3 July 2026

Human Resources

<section>Job DescriptionRoles & Responsibilities<div class="paragraph">Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Adult Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) team to support Bahrain in the Middle East. This position will work remotely until travel opens up to the Middle East. Counselors must be able to accommodate overnight shift work in order to be considered for this opening. Join the mission to support U.S. military service members and their families as they work through important military life adjustments while serving their country. The Adult Military and Family Life Counselor (Adult-MFLC) position offers a unique opportunity to serve a vital role, in providing non-medical support, which includes counseling, consultation, and outreach, to service members, military family members and eligible staff. Non-medical counseling is preventive in nature and aims to address and provide solution focused approaches to issues before they become greater challenges. Service members, spouses and family members face unique emotional and environmental challenges due to the stress of military life. This is an opportunity for you to reach them where and when you are most needed. Adult-MFLC responsibilities include: Face-to-face counseling to military service members and their families (individuals, couples, and families). Visually observe, participate, and engage in activities with service members, military spouses and families; provide coaching, guidance and support to installation staff; and model behavior management techniques for staff and military family members. Offer presentations to service members, military families, and military leadership at military-connect events. Promote creativity and positivity through approved materials. Build rapport with parents and families by attending installation and community events. Help with transition adjustments, such as a new school and a new home. Participate in regular in-service training or other contract activities as assigned. Communicate information regarding trends and issues at assigned installation to Team Leads. Adult-MFLC will also benefit from: No insurance to file. No progress notes required. No treatment plans to develop. iPad provided for easy digital reporting, with no PII or PHI. Paid federal holidays. Free and unlimited behavioral healthcare training. Reimbursement for job-related license renewal fees. Eligibility to participate in 401K retirement plan. Centralized support through a Counseling Center of Excellence that provides best practices, expert speakers, and state-of-the-art resources. Additional Job Duties May Include: Responding to emergent situations in any physical location on a military installation Traversing long distances to both indoor and outdoor locations, to maneuver through rugged, outdoor, or uneven locations (ascend/descend), and work in outdoor weather. Travelling to locations outside of a military base in a variety of physical environments. Due to the nature of working on military installations or related worksites, counselors may need to comply with various site-specific requirements to work at designated locations. Environment: At the direction of the Department of Defense, duties are performed in multiple indoor locations (approximately 60%) and outdoor locations (approximately 40%). The indoor locations are located within a child development center (CDC) controlled by the Department of Defense. The outdoor locations frequently involve traversing over uneven grassy, gravel, and/or dirt areas, ascending/descending stairs, and exposure to the weather. CDC settings frequently involve sitting on the floor to interact with children for up to 2 hours at a time. Licensure Portability Great news! Under the recent National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), licensed Military and Family Life Counselors may provide non-medical counseling services to military families at any location in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States, regardless of which state the counselor is licensed in. Within the scope of the MFLC program, a counselor may hold any independent and clinical license recognized by the Secretary of Defense as an appropriate license for the provision of non-medical counseling services. Minimum Requirements: A Master s degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD). The candidate must hold a valid independent license in the mental health field from any US state or territory (LCSW, MHC, MFT, LPC, Psychologist). Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be able to pass a basic background check for employment, a Child National Agency Check, and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.</div></section><section>Desired Candidate ProfileA Master s degree or higher in the Behavioral Health Professions (MS/MSW/MA/PhD). The candidate must hold a valid independent license in the mental health field from any US state or territory (LCSW, MHC, MFT, LPC, Psychologist). Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be able to pass a basic background check for employment, a Child National Agency Check, and Inquiries (NACI/CNACI) clearance, commonly called a Public Trust clearance.</section>

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