Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of Arctic science and policy? Arctic Frontiers is seeking a Senior Adviser who thrives at the crossroads of research, international collaboration and geopolitics.
Through outreach activities and with competent and committed partners on Arctic issues, Arctic Frontiers sets the Arctic agenda. The mission of Arctic Frontiers is to be a catalyst for decision-making and network building by mobilizing key voices from science, policy, business, and local Arctic communities to rapidly turn knowledge into action.
The Arctic Frontiers partnership network consists of some of the world’s leading actors in the Arctic. The competence and interdisciplinarity of the partner network are unique in both national and international contexts.
Arctic Frontiers has, since 2007, organized the annual Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø, which gathers scientists, businesses, policymakers, and representatives of local and indigenous peoples for holistic discussions about the future of the Arctic region. Additionally, the organization hosts year-round activities, including Arctic Frontiers Abroad events, Arctic Frontiers Open events for the public, and Arctic Frontiers Young events for the future generation of Arctic leaders aged 5 to 35 years.
The office of Arctic Frontiers is located at the Fram Centre in Tromsø, Norway.
Arctic Frontiers AS is a non-profit company 100 % owned by Akvaplan- niva, a research and consultancy company in the NIVA-group (Norwegian Institute for Water Research). The NIVA-group has over 400 employees and strong professional work environment.
About Tromsø
Tromsø is a vibrant and international city in northern Norway with around 70,000 inhabitants. In addition to offering a large variety of restaurants, bars, cafes, and cultural events, the city is a great starting point for outdoor activities, whether you prefer hiking, fishing, hunting, or skiing. Tromsø has good infrastructure and regular connections both to Oslo, other major towns in Norway, as well as abroad. Find out more about Tromsø here: https://www.visittromso.no
We are searching for a new colleague to take over the responsibility for the Arctic Frontiers Science portfolio. We are in the lookout for a team member with scientific experience within academia or knowledge of the research environment. An ideal candidate has demonstrated project leadership skills, operative experience and ability to deliver in a hectic work environment.
This position is a part of the cross-sectoral and international team working at Arctic Frontiers. You are expected to work closely with the rest of the Arctic Frontiers team as well as our partners who represent scientific institutions, policy, and businesses.
We are looking for an effective and flexible team member who is eager to learn constantly. A successful candidate has an international mindset and experience from the science-policy interface. This position offers a unique insight into international Arctic cooperation in an increasingly geopolitical landscape. It provides an opportunity to work with Arctic Frontiers’ partner network, representing leading expertise in the field, and an opportunity to advance Arctic collaboration across the different sectors and disciplines both nationally and internationally. In addition, you will gain extensive experience from event planning and execution.
Role and responsibilities
The senior adviser develops, plans and coordinates Arctic Frontiers' work within science including preparations for the annual Arctic Frontiers conference as well as our year-around activities.
The senior adviser's work is characterized by cross-disciplinarity and cross-sector collaboration. The senior adviser works in close collaboration with the Arctic Frontiers' strategic science committees, our partner network, and external stakeholders.
The senior adviser will also play a key role as project leader with responsibility for several projects of varying themes in the organization's project portfolio. This work encompasses project acquisition, application, execution, and reporting, often in collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
This position includes an active role in implementation and development of Arctic Frontiers’ operations and outreach: from small meetings and events to digital meetings, events abroad, as well as the annual conference. The senior adviser will also be responsible for maintaining and following up collaboration with the organization's partners.
Develop, coordinate and execute the work within Arctic Frontiers' Science portfolio including annual Arctic Frontiers Science conference program.
Facilitate collaboration between Arctic Frontiers and its partners including partner recruitment.
Outreach, meetings, networking including events in Norway and abroad.
Due to diversity of tasks within the organization, the senior adviser will also be asked to assist with other tasks when needed.
Qualifications
A PhD, preferably in natural or social sciences. Alternatively, demonstrated scientific experience within academia or substantial knowledge of the research environment may be considered in lieu of a PhD.
Excellent language skills in English
Work-level use of Norwegian is an advantage
Demonstrated experience from project management and project leadership
Experience in scientific projects and cross-sectoral collaboration
Knowledge about international Arctic research landscape (international organizations, funding agencies, programs, initiatives)
Knowledge about Arctic issues (environmental changes, socio-economic development, regional trends) is an advantage
Familiarity of the science-policy interface
Personal skills
Good teamwork skills
Ability to work in a structured manner
Ability to communicate with and to diverse target groups
Ability to think and work holistically and across disciplines
Proactive working attitude and ability to manage time effectively
Ability to work well under pressure and in rapidly changing work environment
Terms and Remuneration
We offer a unique opportunity to work internationally with current affairs and with interesting stakeholders
Great thematic variation in the everyday work
Exciting tasks in one of the largest arenas for year-round discussions related to the development of Arctic policies and geopolitics
Opportunity to be a part of an international team with experienced colleagues
Opportunities for personal and professional development
Competitive terms including insurance and pension benefits, and flexible work hours.
The employee is expected to live in Tromsø and be/become members of the Norwegian social security scheme. This position will require some travelling.
