Do you want to have a positive impact on the future of the Arctic and transform the climate change story by working in an organisation that has over 25 years of experience in the Arctic? The dramatic effect of climate change in the Arctic and subsequent development due to increased access because of loss of sea ice and other impacts, along with a growing global demand for resources is predicted to attract billions of dollars of new spending in the future.

The WWF Arctic Programme, a regional initiative of several WWF offices present and supporting work in the Arctic, is looking for a well-connected, experienced, and strategic influencer who is committed to ensuring a future Arctic that is biodiverse, sustainable, and liveable for the long term.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of WWF’s sustainable development efforts in the Arctic and ensures that sustainability is prioritised over exploitation in the Arctic.
• Strategise, develop, and provide expert advice towards and lead WWF sustainable development initiatives.
• Build, strengthen, and diversify relationships within WWF network and with external partners in government, industry, finance, and the non-governmental community, and with Indigenous People’s organisations.
• Initiate WWF’s efforts on investment and finance as it relates to sustainable development in the Arctic.
• Develop frameworks, screening products, and other tools that engage different stakeholders, including insurance and investment, oil and gas, and shipping sectors, Arctic communities, governments, and renewable energy companies.
• Monitor regional and global developments in industry, science, policy, and trends in sustainable development, as well as emerging threats to the Arctic due to climate change.
• Develop policy, positions, and community outreach materials and contribute to communications messages.
• Submit interventions and policy recommendations to international bodies.
• Support fundraising and administration: identify new sources of funding, develop and submit fundraising proposals, and pursue and steward relationships with new donors in coordination with WWF colleagues.

What We Are Looking For

• Either Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant discipline for example, social sciences, sciences, policy, economics, business.
• Solid and relevant professional experience of a minimum of 5 years.
• Advanced knowledge of Arctic development operations and challenges, including key sectors (investment, oil and gas, energy, fishing, infrastructure, and shipping).
• Excellent leadership, management, coordination, motivational, and interpersonal skills, including strong experience coordinating / leading virtual remote teams.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop positive relationships with all stakeholders involved in Arctic development discussions, understanding Indigenous perspectives is an asset.

The position is a two year contract with possibility of extension, and is based in Oslo, Norway. It is a core part of the staffing of the WWF Arctic Programme.

Travel to Europe and WWF Arctic offices will be required.

Submit your application no later than 6th May. Selection and interviews will be conducted continuously.

For additional information and questions about the position, contact Jan Dusik, Interim Director, WWF Global Arctic Programme, +33-6-30 30 94 95, jan.dusik@wwf.se