Secretary General

Secretary General position at NAMMCO

Closing date for applications : 27 September 2026, 23:59 CEST;

Starting date : 1 April 2027;

Location : Tromsø, Norway;

Basic salary : Negotiable within the professional UN scale P3/P4.

Duration : 4 years, renewable.

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 click here or 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.