About GRID-Arendal

GRID-Arendal is a non-profit environmental communications centre. We transform environmental data into innovative, science-based information products and provide capacity-building services. We aim to inform and activate a global audience and motivate decision-makers to effect positive change. GRID-Arendal collaborates with the United Nations Environment Programme and other partners around the world.

GRID-Arendal was established in 1989 by the Norwegian Ministry of the Environment to support environmentally sustainable development by collaborating with the United Nations Environment Programme and other partners. The launch of GRID-Arendal was an outgrowth of the World Commission on Environment and Development, also known as the Brundtland Commission.

We work closely with UN agencies, regional organizations, national governments, and other strategic partners to create positive environmental outcomes and impact, particularly in developing countries. A major focus for GRID-Arendal is supporting fulfilment of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris climate agreement, and other regional and international commitments. Our work is organised into programmes on Polar and Climate, Marine Environment, Waste and Marine Litter, and Transboundary Governance & Environmental Crime, supported by the Project Support Office and the Productions and Communications office.

Workplace

GRID-Arendal is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and welcoming workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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

Professional Qualifications

  • 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

Personal Qualifications

  • 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

GRID-Arendal will offer

  • 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

If you have any questions

About the position or the content of your application:

  • Chief Culture Officer Anette Sørensen +47 48 27 37 50
  • Head of Programme Marine Environment Torill Sæterøy        +47 90 04 60 24.

For technical support in Jobbnorge:

  • Phone: +47 75 54 22 20
  • Email: kundeservice@jobbnorge.no

Find out more about this opportunity  here.