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Position Announcement
Barents Sea Ecoregion Coordinator
WWF International Arctic Programme

Application Deadline: Thursday, 31 August 2006


WWF, the global conservation organization, seeks a coordinator to lead
its work in the Barents Sea region. Based in Oslo, but working in both
Russia and Norway, the coordinator will be responsible for development
and coordination of WWF's Barents Ecoregion project.

Key responsibilities include:
- identifying opportunities and setting priorities for WWF's
conservation work in the Barents Sea region;
- developing and implementing a Barents Sea conservation strategy;
- building relationships with governments, business, other NGOs and
institutions at all levels, on both sides of the border; and
- representing WWF in international media on Barents Sea issues.

Qualifications include a university degree in natural or political
science and at least eight years of work experience. In addition, the
successful candidate should have significant experience working in
Russia, familiarity with Russian and Norwegian environmental and
political issues, and project management experience. Fluency in English
is essential, as is knowledge of Russian or Norwegian.

For further information, please contact:
Stefan Norris, Head of Conservation
WWF International Arctic Programme
E-mail: snorris [at] wwf.no
Phone: +47 22 03 65 00
Mobile Phone: +47 95 07 23 02

To apply, please send a short cover letter and CV, including transcripts
and references, by e-mail to:
Marianne Lodgaard
E-mail: mlodgaard [at] wwf.no

or by post to:
WWF International Arctic Programme
Postboks 6784
0130 Oslo
Norway

Please mark your application Barents Sea Ecoregion Coordinator.