Rannís - The Icelandic Centre for Research is seeking an Administrative Officer for a part-time (50%) position with the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) Secretariat which is hosted by Rannís at the University of Akureyri.
The job primarily involves managing the finances of IASC and other administrative tasks within the IASC Secretariat, supporting the various IASC-funded projects, as well as supporting other IASC committees as needed under the authority of the Executive Secretary of IASC.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Prepare expense reports, process and pay claims, monitor budgets and bank accounts, prepare overall budgets, book expenses, track the reporting of IASC activities, and prepare and deliver briefings of the budget status.
- Communicate with cooperating organisations in other countries and with IASC partners in Iceland regarding IASC finances, activities and reports
- Manage general administrative tasks in the IASC Secretariat including but not limited to liasing with IT support, archiving and keeping internal documents up to date
- Provide support to IASC meetings and committees as needed. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required of the Administrative Officer.
Education and qualifications:
1) Required:
- University degree relevant to the work
- Project management experience
- Thorough experience with financial management and strong accounting skills
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Excellent computer skills (Office programmes or equivalent)
- Excellent skills in English and Icelandic, both spoken and written
- Ambition to succeed at work by demonstrating autonomy, initiative, best practice and good service and working well within a small team.
2) Highly recommended:
- Experience in international cooperation
- Interest in the challenges and issues related to the Arctic
The application deadline is Monday 26th October 2026
Applications should be in English and shall be accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of relevant diplomas and contact details of three potential references. The appointment is temporary and terminates on 31 December 2031. It is preferable that the successful candidate can can start to work as soon as possible.
Applications are valid for six months from the deadline, cf. regulation No. 464/1996 on Advertising for Vacancies with amendments.
Rannís operates an equal opportunity policy an individuals of all genders are encouraged to apply. Wages are paid according to the relevant collective agreement with the Ministry of Finance. All applications will be answered when a decision has been taken on the appointment.
Since 2017, the IASC Secretariat has been hosted by the Icelandic Centre for Research (Rannís) in Borgir, the research and innovation building, in the town of Akureyri, where several other centres for Arctic operation are found. Rannís supports research, innovation, education and culture in Iceland.
For more information and to submit your application, please go to https://island.is/starfatorg/x-a0ea3fec-5497-4c2d-a20b-cf771a3fc963