Arctic Council

05/13/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/13/2025 02:19

Advisor at the Indigenous Peoples’ Secretariat, Tromsø, Norway

Tasks and responsibilities

The IPS Advisor will under the direction of the IPS Executive Secretary have the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Prepare relevant reports, briefs and background papers for the six Arctic Council Permanent participants

• Develop project proposals relevant to the Permanent Participants

• Contribute to IPS outreach and communication, including for Social Media and the IPS website

• Contribute to fundraising for projects and capacity building relevant to the Permanent Participants' Arctic Council Work

• Assist with the coordination of the Permanent Participants' Youth Network

• Assist the IPS Executive Secretary with daily administrative routines.

The IPS Advisor may be called upon to carry out or participate in the execution of other tasks as needed, according to the overall competency and resources available at the IPS.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience

• Experience with Arctic affairs, preferably from an international and intergovernmental environment

• Excellent written and oral English language skills • Knowledge and understanding of Arctic Indigenous Peoples and culture

• Strong organizational skills

• Diplomatic skills

• A service-minded disposition and a solutions-oriented mindset

• Ability to work well both independently and in teams

• Strong IT skills

Demonstrated in depth knowledge of Indigenous Peoples' languages, cultures and traditions is an asset for this position.

Requirements

In accordance with the ACS Staff Rules, article 5.2, applicants for this position must be a citizen of one of the eight Arctic States (Canada, Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and USA). This is an absolute and non-negotiable requirement.

Terms and remuneration

The ACS offers a competitive remuneration package including moving and establishment allowances. The annual salary will be in accordance with the salary levels in the ACS Staff Rules (Schedule A) and established on the basis of professional experience and qualifications. Membership in the Norwegian social security scheme, a private pension scheme, and home travel and dependency allowances are also a part of the overall compensation package.

Appointment

Appointments for Professional staff members are offered for a period of up to four years, with a six-month probation period, and with the possibility of prolongation for up to four years, if in the interest of the Arctic Council. Additional details, including a copy of the Staff Rules and Financial rules for the ACS and the ACS Host Country Agreement are available on the Arctic Council website.

Application process

Please forward your resumé and a letter of interest (PDF only) to recruitment@arcticcouncil.org

The name of your resumé and letter of interest must include your family name. The subject line your e-mail must include your full name and phrase "IPS Advisor 2025".

Application deadline

The deadline for receipt of applications is 3 June 2025.

For more information, please contact the IPS Executive Secretary Anna Degteva or the IPS advisor Rosa-Máren Magga at IPS@arctic-council.org or the ACS Head of Administration, André Skrivervik andre@arctic-council.org

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