Job Vacancy - Ecological or Environmental Economist

Please be informed that Grid-Arendal will start the recruitment process for the new position Ecological or Environmental Economist.
The expert will participate in the planning, development and implementation of various relevant activities that seek to promote a transition to a “green economy” in developing states and will work to integrate the notion of inter-connectedness of the human economy and natural ecosystems. Activity areas for this position are primarily (but not exclusively) focused on the thematic areas such as holistic valuation of ecosystems and their functions and services, human impact and resource use management, macro- to micro-level economic transition, social innovation and change management and sectoral assessments and solution implementation.
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 Grid-Arendal’s nascent green economy strategy across all its thematic divisions: Marine, Polar and Cryosphere, and Capacity Building and Assessments.
For more details about this position, please see attached the vacancy.
The deadline for submitting applications is 14 June 2013  (for both internal and external applications).