Research Assistant Available
Polar and Marine Program
GRID-Arendal
Arendal, Norway
Application Deadline: Friday, 13 February 2009
For further information, please contact:
Luana Karvel
Email: Luana.Karvel [at] grida.no
GRID-Arendal is seeking a Research Assistant to support and assist with
development and implementation of the Polar and Marine Program projects.
The enthusiastic candidate will work with a small, highly motivated,
international team. This position is under the supervision of the Polar
Program Manager. The position is based at GRID-Arendal headquarters in
Arendal, Norway.
Main activities will include:
- Conducting background research (e.g., literature searches),
summarizing and synthesizing information, and preparing clear and
logically-presented text;
- Developing and presenting creative concepts for graphical and web
presentations;
- Assisting with development and management of new projects, and
approaches to fund raising;
- Organizing and running meetings and preparing minutes and
proceedings;
- Web site and database development, including data entry and updating
of sites;
- Editing and formatting reports, articles, and letters;
- Preparing reference lists; and
- Additional support to the Marine Program.
GRID-Arendal seeks a candidate who is well-organized, efficient,
thorough, flexible, creative, and who is willing to take initiative.
S/he must have a strong interest in environmental issues, good computer
skills, and excellent proficiency in written and oral English. The
candidate must have the desire and ability to work with and understand
international cultures and must be capable of working both independently
and in coordination with others. The candidate should have an academic
background in environmental science or a related field relating to polar
issues.
GRID-Arendal is an international Centre of Excellence, located in
southern Norway, whose activities specifically support The United
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)'s program of work. Established in
1989 as a Norwegian foundation, GRID-Arendal's mission is to provide
environmental information, communications, and capacity building
services for information management and assessment. Together with its
partners, GRID-Arendal's core focus is to support decision-making
processes aimed at securing a sustainable future. UNEP, as the world's
leading intergovernmental environmental organization, is the
authoritative source of knowledge on the current state of, and trends
shaping the global environment. For further information, please go to:
http://www.unep.org.
Prospective candidates should note that this is not a UN post.
Applications must include a cover letter and curriculum vitae, and
should reference posting number RA29X2. Applications must be received by
Friday, 13 February 2009. Please direct applications and all queries
about this position to the Personnel Manager:
Luana Karvel
Email: Luana.Karvel [at] grida.no