Secretary General position at NAMMCO

Closing date for application : 27 September 2026, 23:59 CEST; Starting date : 1 April 2027; Location : Tromsø, Norway; Basic salary: Negotiable within the professional UN scale P3/P4. NAMMCO: Intergovernmental Organisation / Provides Parties ̶ Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and Norway ̶ with management advice on sustainable and responsible use of marine mammals / Contributes to a sustainable North and fulfilling UN SDGs / Reconciles hunting and use / Conserves biodiversity and livelihoods / Holistic approach to conservation / Sustainability, Responsibility and Transparency. The Secretary General: Higher university degree or a proven relevant qualifications and experience / Good diplomatic, representational, cross-cultural communication and managerial skills / Experience in strategic planning and financial administration / Excellent level of spoken and written English / Motivated to live in the Arctic / An understanding of the challenges impacting the Arctic / Understanding of the challenges in wildlife management / Team player. The team and work: Support the Commission in developing and implementing its objectives and priorities / Small, international, and engaged Secretariat with teamwork as key / Variation of tasks and challenges / Demanding and sometimes hectic work but filled with many interesting and rewarding moments and encounters / Large multi-cultural network / Situated in the Arctic in an area known for its beautiful outdoors. For a complete job description and instructions on how to apply please consult the NAMMCO website: www.nammco.org. NAMMCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Om bedriften NAMMCO: Intergovernmental Organisation / Provides Parties ̶ Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and Norway ̶ with management advice on sustainable and responsible use of marine mammals / Contributes to a sustainable North and fulfilling UN SDGs / Reconciles hunting and use / Conserves biodiversity and livelihoods / Holistic approach to conservation / Sustainability, Responsibility and Transparency. Sektor Privat Nettsted https://www.nammco.org/