The AMAP Secretariat supports the work of the AMAP Working Group responsible for developing and implementing circumpolar monitoring and assessment activities, delivering scientific assessment products, including identifying and managing finances associated with this work; preparing meetings and assisting the AMAP Working Group Chair in reporting to the Arctic Council, as well as facilitating the provision of Arctic data and information for use in international environmental regulatory processes such as the Stockholm and Minamata Conventions and the UNFCCC.

 

Responsibilities of the position include:

  • Supporting the implementation of the AMAP multi-year work-plan by coordinating monitoring and assessment projects, including coordinating work by AMAP Expert Groups.
  • Tracking and reporting on the status and progress of AMAPs work, timelines and milestones associated with the production and delivery of assessment.
  • Developing meeting documents, project proposals and project management documentation, including Identifying, acquiring, managing and reporting on project finances concerning AMAP activities and related work.
  • Representing AMAP in relevant international and regional processes on monitoring and assessment networking, coordinating assessment work with other Arctic Council working groups and subsidiary bodies, and relevant non-Arctic Council organizations, as well as general outreach and communication activities.

 

Terms

The Deputy Secretary position is permanent subject to a six-month trial period. Salary level is based on competence and level of previous experience, and negotiable.

The position is located to Tromsø, Norway; working arrangements are open for negotiation. National and international travel will be required. The position is open immediately.

Further inquiries about the position may be directed by e-mail to AMAP (amap@amap.no) or by phone to Rolf Rødven, Executive Secretary (phone +47 905 28 605), or Simon Wilson, Deputy Executive Secretary (phone: +44 7787 013348).

 

Requested Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidate:

  • Holds a master's degree (or equivalent), preferably a PhD degree (or equivalent) related to polar research, environmental sciences or environmental policy processes/governance. 
  • Has proven experience in project management and administration, including securing and managing project funding.
  • Has relevant work experience with international organizations and international scientific cooperation, programs and activities, preferably focused on Arctic areas.
  • Has proven knowledge and understanding of Arctic science and environmental policy issues, including the ability to identify emerging issues for governance.
  • Has experience in networking and establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with relevant partners and stakeholders, preferably in the Arctic.
  • Has the ability to collaborate constructively with different organizations, cultures, including those of Indigenous Peoples of the Arctic, and stakeholders to build consensus to achieve common goals.
  • Has excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement.
  • Possess excellent communication skills and is fluent in spoken and written English (the working language of AMAP), and preferably also in other languages spoken in the Arctic states.

 

How to apply for the position

Applications must include a short narrative (maximum 2 pages) describing, with reference to the selection criteria outlined above, personal skills and experience that you would bring to the job; a CV of maximum 3 pages detailing relevant qualifications and experience; and the names and contact information for at least three professional references. Please do not include copies of articles or other work with the application but note that such may be requested later.

All applications are treated confidentially. At the application deadline a list of applicants’ names will be prepared. Applicants who wish to exclude their names from the list must present reasons for this when submitting their applications. Information about an applicant can be made public even if the applicant has requested not be included from the list of applicants. In such a case the applicant will be contacted in advance.

Applications are to be sent by e-mail to amap@amap.no. 

The application deadline is 24 November 2024.