Marine Spatial Analyst GRID-Arendal Location: Arendal, Norway
GRID-Arendal is seeking a Marine Spatial Analyst to participate in the
planning, development and implementation of various activities of its Marine Programme and in support of activities in its Polar and Cryosphere Programme and its Capacity Building and Assessment Programme.
The ideal candidate is a proficient networker with top quality
interpersonal, organizational and team-oriented skills, who can apply
innovative and forward thinking approaches to the development of GA's marine strategy focusing on developing states and small island developing states.
Activity areas for this position are primarily (but not exclusively) focused on the following thematic areas: deep ocean benthic environment and resource management, spatial planning within national jurisdictions and the use, visualization and management of data necessary for sound decision making. An overall aim involves promoting to the general public and decision makers the value of the environment and its ecosystems.
Competencies are sought according to specific fields of expertise and
reflect the various needs primarily of the Marine Programme.
Thematic competencies to be considered are linked to:
* Marine ecosystem-based management and spatial planning (emphasis on
seabed and deep ocean settings)
* Marine environmental economics (ecosystem valuation, bio-economics)
GRID-Arendal is an environmental outreach organization that seeks to bridge the gap between science and society. Our activities are aligned with UNEP's Programme of Work with the Marine Programme cooperating closely with the Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Branch and other parts of UNEP dealing with marine issues. We are a team-based organization operating in a dynamic and evolving structure. Teams provide core groups of expertise dedicated to meeting the goals of each programmatic area.
The position will be based in Arendal, Norway. The candidate will report
directly to the Head of Marine Programme.
Deadline for applications: October 21, 2011
Application should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Please send your application by email to: Luana Karvel, Personnel Manager,
Luana.Karvel at grida.no
planning, development and implementation of various activities of its Marine Programme and in support of activities in its Polar and Cryosphere Programme and its Capacity Building and Assessment Programme.
The ideal candidate is a proficient networker with top quality
interpersonal, organizational and team-oriented skills, who can apply
innovative and forward thinking approaches to the development of GA's marine strategy focusing on developing states and small island developing states.
Activity areas for this position are primarily (but not exclusively) focused on the following thematic areas: deep ocean benthic environment and resource management, spatial planning within national jurisdictions and the use, visualization and management of data necessary for sound decision making. An overall aim involves promoting to the general public and decision makers the value of the environment and its ecosystems.
Competencies are sought according to specific fields of expertise and
reflect the various needs primarily of the Marine Programme.
Thematic competencies to be considered are linked to:
* Marine ecosystem-based management and spatial planning (emphasis on
seabed and deep ocean settings)
* Marine environmental economics (ecosystem valuation, bio-economics)
GRID-Arendal is an environmental outreach organization that seeks to bridge the gap between science and society. Our activities are aligned with UNEP's Programme of Work with the Marine Programme cooperating closely with the Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Branch and other parts of UNEP dealing with marine issues. We are a team-based organization operating in a dynamic and evolving structure. Teams provide core groups of expertise dedicated to meeting the goals of each programmatic area.
The position will be based in Arendal, Norway. The candidate will report
directly to the Head of Marine Programme.
Deadline for applications: October 21, 2011
Application should include a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Please send your application by email to: Luana Karvel, Personnel Manager,
Luana.Karvel at grida.no
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