Coordinator for World Climate Research Programme – Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research

The MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention is seeking a Coordinator for the World Climate Research Programme at the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research in Hamburg, AR. Responsibilities include promoting regional climate research, disseminating WCRP activities, organizing meetings, and reporting on progress. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in natural sciences, international experience, and strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension enrollment, and an inclusive work environment.
Job Responsibilities
• Highlight opportunities, resources, and partnerships that can help promote regional climate research within the WCRP.
• Contribute to the dissemination of WCRP's activities through brochures and online media.
• Schedule and organize science-specific meetings and courses conducted by WCRP.
• Report on plans and progress at annual meetings.
• Contribute to synergy and integration between WCRP and BCCR.

Minimum Requirements
• A doctoral degree within the natural sciences related to climate.
• Extensive documented experience in working internationally.
• Documented experience from strategy work and coordination.
• Documented experience from organizing meetings and conferences.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Good communication skills in Norwegian is an advantage.
• Ability to cooperate and other qualities required for the position will be emphasized.

Benefits
• A good and professionally challenging working environment.
• Salary at pay grade 64 – 70 (code 1364) in the state salary scale. This currently amounts to an annual salary of 565100 – 631300 before taxes. Higher salary can be considered for a particularly qualified applicant.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise).
• Good welfare benefits.

Contact: Director Tore Furevik, Bjerknes Centre of Climate Research, [Email available when viewing the job] / [Phone number shown when applying]

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

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