Associate Expert Marine Environment

Main Activities

Assist with research and analysis of existing and emerging issues relevant to the marine programme (e.g., primary research support, fact-checking and literature review), as well as the development of written materials and resources for the programme
Create communications content for projects (e.g., videos and scripts, press releases, website content, social media posts, campaign mailers, social cards and flyers, etc)
Develop, (with support from the Production and Communication Office), and implement communication and dissemination strategies and track impact
Support our social media accounts and maintain project websites on Word Press and Wix
Act as the communications focal point for projects such as the Norwegian Blue Forests Network (NBFN)
Support project implementation in partner countries to protect and sustainably use coastal and marine ecosystems
Support project managers in strategic planning, results monitoring within relevant projects and in mainstreaming approaches in partner organizations
Organise workshops, meetings, capacity building and stakeholder engagement sessions both for physical meetings and meetings in electronic platforms
Develop and maintain strategic cooperation with partners, funders and networks
Manage sub-contracts, and prepare the programme’s donor reports
Perform project administration tasks as needed
Any other business as may be assigned by the supervisor

Master’s degree within the field of environmental, marine sciences, communications or a bachelor’s degree combined with three years of relevant work experience
Proven ability to take responsibility for tasks while working closely with the team members and external partners
Excellent writing, editing, and analytical language skills in English, skills in Norwegian or French considered as an advantage
Experience with environmental topics, which may include capacity building and awareness raising activities
Familiarity with marine conservation, management and policy desirable
Experience developing innovative communication products and communication strategies for a wide variety of audiences would be an asset
Experience in working with either the United Nations system (especially UN Environment), Norwegian Ministries or with international politics would be an asset

Strong and proactive team player
Excellent networking skills
High level of flexibility and adaptability to take up different tasks and responsibilities
Interpersonal skills and ability to work in an international and culturally diverse environment

A competitive salary based on qualifications and years of experience
International working environment linked to the UN Environment Program and Norad (manager of grants in the field of development from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Climate and the Environment
Work in one of Europe's leading environmental communication centers, of great social significance

A good working environment with the opportunity to be part of an interdisciplinary, challenging, creative and ambitious research and information environment
Flexitime scheme, with summer and winter time
Exceptionally good pension schemes and employee benefits

Type: Permanent

Position type: Permanent

Developing ways to capture the fundamental role of healthy ecosystems for social and economic development.

In progress Programme