Jobs and Internships with the Indigenous Peoples’ Secretariat

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Indigenous Youth Coordinator at the Indigenous Peoples’ Secretariat, Tromsø, Norway

1 JUNE 2026

The IPS has a full-time position available for an Indigenous Youth Coordinator who can demonstrate a professional background and relevant experience and who is ready to take on a diverse portfolio of tasks while working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

The Indigenous Peoples’ Secretariat (IPS) is an entity within the Arctic Council Secretariat with its own board and a designated budget and work plan. The main task for the IPS is to facilitate the participation of Indigenous Peoples’ organizations (Permanent Participants) in the work of the Arctic Council. The IPS has two permanent staff members, Executive Secretary and Advisor. The official working language is English.

Tasks and responsibilities

The IPS Indigenous Youth Coordinator will under the direction of the IPS Executive Secretary have the following tasks and responsibilities:

  • Assist with Indigenous youth participation in the work of the Arctic Council and Permanent Participants’ capacity-building

  • Facilitate coordination of the Permanent Participants’ Youth Network

  • Assist with Indigenous youth participation in relevant events, such as the Arctic Youth Conference 2027

  • Contribute to fundraising and project proposal development relevant to the work of the Permanent Participants and Permanent Participant youth in the Arctic Council

  • Prepare relevant reports, briefs and background papers for the six Arctic Council Permanent Participants

  • Contribute to IPS outreach and communication

  • Assist the IPS Executive Secretary with relevant daily administrative routines.

The IPS Indigenous Youth Coordinator may be called upon to carry out or participate in the execution of other tasks as needed, according to the overall competency and resources available at the IPS.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience

  • Experience with Arctic affairs, preferably from an international and intergovernmental environment

  • Excellent written and oral English language skills

  • Knowledge and understanding of Arctic Indigenous Peoples' cultures

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Diplomatic skills

  • A service-minded disposition and a solutions-oriented mindset

  • Ability to work well both independently and in teams

  • Strong IT skills

Demonstrated in depth knowledge of Indigenous Peoples’ languages, cultures and traditions is an asset for this position.

Requirements

In accordance with the ACS Staff Rules, article 5.2, applicants for this position must be a citizen of one of the eight Arctic States (Canada, Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and USA). This is an absolute and non-negotiable requirement.

Terms and remuneration

The ACS offers a competitive remuneration package The annual salary will be in accordance with the salary levels in the ACS Staff Rules (Schedule A) and established on the basis of professional experience and qualifications. Membership in the Norwegian social security scheme, a private pension scheme, and home travel and dependency allowances are also a part of the overall compensation package.

Appointment

This is a temporary full-time position of 16 months with a six-month probation period. The tentative start-up date is late fall 2026. Additional details, including a copy of the Staff Rules and Financial rules for the ACS and the ACS Host Country Agreement are available on the Arctic Council website.

Application process

Please forward your resumé and a letter of interest (PDF only) to IPS@arctic-council.org

The name of your resumé and letter of interest must include your family name and given name (Family name, given name). The subject line your e-mail must include your full name and phrase “IPS Indigenous Youth Coordinator 2026”.

Application deadline

The deadline for receipt of applications is 21 June 2026.

For more information, please contact the IPS Executive Secretary Rosa-Máren Magga or the IPS Advisor Linda Lyberth Kristiansen at IPS@arctic-council.org