Coordinator for Policy Area Ship (PA Ship within the EUSBSR)

The EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region promotes cooperation to address shared challenges and achieve three objectives: Save the Sea, Connect the Region and Increase Prosperity. Its Action Plan is implemented through 14 Policy Areas, which bring together relevant stakeholders to develop and coordinate joint actions across the region.

Policy Area Ship aims to make the Baltic Sea Region a model region for clean shipping. It promotes cooperation to minimise ship-based pollution while strengthening the positive contribution of maritime transport to the region's sustainable development and prosperity.

As Policy Area Ship Coordinator, you will facilitate cooperation between stakeholders and advance the Policy Area's objectives by connecting expertise, initiatives and organisations across the Baltic Sea Region. You will help identify opportunities for joint action, strengthen stakeholder engagement and support the development and implementation of activities that promote sustainable shipping. The role combines international cooperation, stakeholder engagement, strategic coordination and the promotion of practical solutions for the maritime sector.

We are looking for a collaborative and proactive professional who understands the maritime sector and can bring diverse stakeholders together to advance shared objectives.

You have:

• A relevant Master's degree and a broad understanding of the maritime sector, including its development trends and future challenges.

• Excellent collaboration and networking skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and bring together stakeholders from different organisations and backgrounds.

• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

• Experience and a clear understanding of the skills required for coordination work, including stakeholder engagement, communication and the facilitation of joint activities.

• The ability to translate strategic objectives into practical actions and promote cooperation towards shared goals.

An established network within the maritime sector, experience in preparing or implementing EU-funded projects, and experience in international cooperation, policy development or working with public authorities and industry stakeholders will be considered an advantage.

What we offer

• An opportunity to work with a knowledgeable team and a multidisciplinary research network.

• Meaningful work contributing to the sustainable development of shipping in the Baltic Sea Region.

• Opportunities to engage with key stakeholders across countries, organisations and sectors.

• Professional development within the Kotka Maritime Research Centre's research and cooperation network.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Comprehensive occupational health care and competitive employee benefits.

The position is funded by the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme and is subject to a positive funding decision.

Kotka Maritime Research Centre (Merikotka) is a consortium of leading Finnish universities and research institutes with a shared vision to promote the comprehensive sustainable development of the maritime sector. The multidisciplinary research network approaches the sustainability of maritime activities holistically, combining environmental, technical, economic, and governance perspectives in an innovative manner, while advancing research and development in the field.

The centers activities are coordinated by the Kotka Maritime Research Association (Merikotka Association), which ensures seamless collaboration across the research community to turn this vision into impactful action.

Please submit your CV and a motivation letter explaining your interest in the position and how your background, experience and skills align with the requirements of the role.

Applications should be sent by email to anna.kiiski (at) merikotka.fi by 16 November 2026.