Position Available
Traditional Knowledge/Science Advisor
Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska

Application deadline: Friday, 13 May 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Alaska time

For further information, please go to:
http://www.iccalaska.org/

Or email:
icc@iccalaska.org

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The Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) Alaska is currently seeking a detail oriented, highly organized and experienced Traditional Knowledge/Science Advisor. The position is based in Anchorage, Alaska.

The position will work to implement the objectives under the Traditional Knowledge/Science Development Project. Among other responsibilities, the successful applicant will:

- Conduct assessments, identify and prioritize research activities for the organization, and work with the other ICC offices to find areas of collaboration with existing activities and projects;
- Develop a research plan for a comprehensive baseline assessment and analysis of the arctic food chain in the Alaskan Inuit regions;
- Develop and work with leadership to implement a plan for meaningful engagement in research work occurring in the Arctic Council and other research forums of interest to Alaskan Inuit;
- Review and monitor Arctic Council research activities and projects and advise ICC Alaska leadership on current research activities;
- Engage with partners such as Oceana on mapping projects and coordinate with similar research activities occurring in the Alaska Inuit regions;
- Work with the grant writer to develop a funding plan for research activities, and assist the grant writer in researching and writing grants to carry out implementation plans; and
- Promote the use of traditional knowledge in scientific research.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and/or a minimum of 5 years of experience related to work in the traditional knowledge/science field. A Master's degree is preferred. Applicants should also possess excellent communication skills including the ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor with member and affiliate organizations, and the ability to learn, work independently, and organize and prioritize work. Experience with Inuit or Alaska Native non-profit organizations is preferred.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and a writing sample relevant to the position. Please submit all materials by fax (907-274-3861) or email (icc@iccalaska.org). Alternately, hard-copy materials may be dropped off at the ICC-Alaska office at:

3000 C Street Suite N201
Anchorage, Alaska

Application deadline: Friday, 13 May 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Alaska time.

For further information, please go to:
http://www.iccalaska.org/.

Or email:
icc@iccalaska.org.