Arctic Expert
GRID-Arendal¿s Polar and Climate Programme is seeking a dynamic and committed expert with solid experience in the Arctic. GRID-Arendal (www.grida.no) is focussing its Arctic strategy on addressing new environmental and socio-economic challenges such as marine litter and waste, responsible use of resources, and impact and adaptation to natural hazards, including climate change. It supports the priorities of the Arctic Council and supports Indigenous Peoples and local communities¿ interests and cultures. As UN Environment Programme¿s Key Polar Centre, GRID-Arendal aims at linking polar and global issues and at strengthening the role of UN Environment in polar environments.
As part of a small team within GRID-Arendal, you will be expected to provide expertise in one or more thematic areas, which could include the impacts of climate change, pollution, marine litter, waste management, community-based initiatives, spatial planning, or other environment-related themes.
The position will require flexibility to take on existing projects and tasks within the programme, while also seeking and developing new opportunities for GRID-Arendal, utilising your existing network and developing new networks where needed. The position includes travel. This is a fulltime position based in Arendal, Norway.
Main activities
· Lead and support your colleagues to develop new projects in line with your expertise and GRID-Arendal¿s strategic plan;
· Project management, implementation, and results documentation
· Environmental assessment work;
· Communications work including press releases, communication and dissemination activities;
· Organise workshops, meetings, capacity building and stakeholder engagement sessions;
· Strategic cooperation with partners, networking;
· Represent and promote the program at different national and international fora.
Kvalifikasjoner: Master
Arbeidserfaring: 5-8 år
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GRID-Arendal was established in 1989 to support environmentally sustainable development by working with UN Environment and other partners. We communicate environmental knowledge that strengthens management capacity and motivates decision-makers to act. We transform environmental data into credible, science-based information products, delivered through innovative communication tools and capacity building services.
Our vision is a society that understands, values and protects the environment on which it depends. GRID-Arendal has a diverse team of 35 international professionals working in Arendal, Norway. The United Nations Environment Programme, as the worlds leading intergovernmental environmental organization, is the authoritative source of knowledge on the current state of, and trends shaping the global environment. Read more here: https://www.unenvironment.org.
Prospective candidates should note that this is not a UN post.