Senior Adviser Arctic Frontiers
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Arctic Frontiers
Based in Tromsø, Norway, Arctic Frontiers is one of the largest arenas for year-round discussions related to the development of Arctic policies, societies, business and science. Arctic Frontiers has a central role portraying Arctic know-how and expertise both in Norway and globally. Since 2007 Arctic Frontiers has gathered a broad range of delegates representing science, policy and business to discuss responsible and sustainable development of the Arctic. The annual main event is held in Tromsø. Through year-round outreach activities Arctic Frontiers sets the agenda for discussions on the changing role of the region. The guiding line in the work of Arctic Frontiers is to couple academia with decision makers from government and business.
Since its establishment, Arctic Frontiers has been hosted by Akvaplan-niva in Tromsø, together with a large network of partners with unique knowledge of the Arctic. The competence and interdisciplinarity of the partner network is unique in both national and international contexts. Akvaplan-niva is a research and consultancy company based in Tromsø with a staff of some 130 researchers and specialists. In 2020, Arctic Frontiers will be separated to a limited liability company owned by Akvaplan-niva. Arctic Frontiers has an effective, dedicated and competent team which works year-round. The office is located at the Fram Centre in Tromsø.
Senior Adviser
As a part of restructuring the organization, Arctic Frontiers has a full-time position available for a senior adviser who has demonstrated operative experience, ability to deliver in a hectic work environment and experience from strategic work. You will be requested to take on a diverse portfolio including the development of the Arctic Frontiers program and concept. You are expected to work closely with the Arctic Frontiers team as well as our partners. We are looking for an effective and flexible team member with an international mindset and proven track record of getting things done.
This position offers a unique insight to Arctic cooperation, an opportunity to work with Arctic Frontiers’ vast partner network representing leading expertise in the field, and an opportunity to advance Arctic collaboration across the different sectors. The everyday work is highly international and deals with topics of high priority in the current affairs agenda.
Role and responsibilities
The senior adviser coordinates, plans and follows up the work related to policy and business at the Arctic Frontiers, thus working in close collaboration with other parts of the organization including its partners as well as other external stakeholders. The senior adviser plays a key role in the implementation and development of the Arctic Frontiers’ operations and outreach.
- Outreach, meetings, and network building based on the organization’s needs and strategy.
- Development of the Arctic Frontiers’ substantial program and concept.
- Establish, coordinate and facilitate cooperation with Arctic Frontiers’ partners, embassies and other organizations and institutions.
- Assist in the administrative work and in coordination of the organization’s work plan
- Participate and assist in Arctic Frontiers’ outreach efforts, reporting, and creation of deliverables.
- Management of the organization’s supplier network.
Due to diversity of tasks within the organization, the senior adviser will also be asked to assist with other tasks as needed.
Key competences and personal skills
Ideal qualifications for this position include
- Master’s degree e.g. in social sciences, communications, administration and relevant work experience
- Excellent communications skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong experience in project management and event organization
- Experience in strategic work and an ability to recognize trends
- Proactive working attitude and ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to work well under pressure and in rapidly changing work environment
- Eagerness to work in an international environment
- Excellent language skills in English
- Work-level use of Norwegian
- Knowledge about Arctic issues is an advantage
Some travelling is mandatory.
Terms and Remuneration
Arctic Frontiers offers a competitive remuneration based upon qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate.
Staff members are expected to live in Tromsø and be/become members of the Norwegian social security scheme.
Kontaktinformasjon
Merete N. Kristiansen, Managing Director, 97518909
Arbeidssted
Hjalmar Johansensgt. 14, Framsenteret, 3. etg
9007 Tromsø
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Arbeidsgiver:Arctic Frontiers
Referansenr.:4261112707
Stillingsprosent: 100%
Permanent position
Søknadsfrist: 15/08/2020
Om bedriften
Akvaplan-niva AS is a research- and consultancy company in the NIVA- group (the Norwegian Institute for Water Research). Our main office is at Framsenteret in Tromsø with branch offices in Trondheim, Oslo, Bergen, Alta, Skien, Kirkenes and Reykjavik
We provide a full range of practical and cost-efficient consultancy services that address today's environmental challenges and we are engaged in research projects within the areas aquaculture, petroleum, mineralindustry, biodiversity and ecotoxicology. Akvaplan-niva operates their own chemical- and biological laboratories with accreditation according to approved standards. We are also the secretariat for Arctic Frontiers in Tromsø, the annual conference discussing on sustainable development in the Arctic.