Working Track Expert – Greater North Sea Basin Initiative (GNSBI)
Location: EU/EEA/UK (remote with occasional in-person meetings in Brussels or GNSBI co-presidency countries)
Type: Part-time (minimum 50% FTE per Working Track); Expert pool for project bid and future assignments
About NTU International & This Opportunity
NTU International A/S is an international consulting company providing advisory and programme management services for governments and international organisations. We work extensively with EU institutions on policy, maritime affairs, and technical assistance initiatives.
NTU is currently preparing a bid for Call for Tenders CINEA/2026/OP/0001 – \"Assistance Mechanism for the European Sea Basin Strategies in the Atlantic, Western Mediterranean, Black and North Seas\" – issued by CINEA. The Greater North Sea Basin Initiative (GNSBI) brings together nine countries: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, alongside the European Commission.
To support our bid and build our expert pool, we are seeking experienced Working Track Experts to support one or more of the five GNSBI Working Tracks.
About the Greater North Sea Basin Initiative (GNSBI)
The GNSBI was established in 2023 to promote a sustainable blue economy, enhance maritime spatial planning, and improve cross-sectoral and cross-border decision-making in the North Sea basin. The Assistance Mechanism will provide at least one dedicated expert per Working Track (up to seven tracks), with a minimum 50% FTE commitment. The current five Working Tracks are: Nature Restoration and Conservation; Cumulative Impacts Assessments (CIA); Multi-use; Long Term Perspective of Fisheries; and Knowledge Sharing.
GNSBI Working Tracks – Areas of Expertise Sought
We are seeking experts for each of the following Working Tracks. Please indicate in your application which track(s) your experience aligns with:
* Nature Restoration and Conservation: Supporting policy dialogue and technical cooperation on marine biodiversity, coastal habitat restoration, and environmental protection in the North Sea basin.
* Cumulative Impacts Assessments (CIA): Providing expert support for assessing cumulative pressures on the North Sea marine environment from multiple sectors and activities.
* Multi-use of Marine Space: Supporting the development of approaches for co-existence and multi-use arrangements among sectors competing for space in the North Sea (e.g. offshore energy, fisheries, aquaculture, shipping).
* Long Term Perspective of Fisheries: Contributing to strategic thinking on sustainable fisheries management, ecosystem approaches, and long-term planning for the North Sea fisheries sector.
* Knowledge Sharing: Facilitating knowledge exchange, best practice dissemination, and cross-track communication among GNSBI participating countries and stakeholders.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Provide dedicated thematic expertise for one or more GNSBI Working Tracks
* Support online and hybrid Working Track meetings (up to 15 per year)
* Prepare background papers, technical notes, agendas, and minutes for Working Track meetings
* Contribute to annual GNSBI reports and progress monitoring
* Facilitate knowledge exchange and cross-track coordination
* Support the GNSBI Steering Group and Secretariat functions as needed
* Participate in relevant national/regional events to promote GNSBI visibility
* Liaise with Working Track leaders and national representatives from nine participating countries
Profile Requirements
We are looking for experts with the following qualifications:
* At least 5 years of professional experience in maritime policy, blue economy, or a relevant thematic area (e.g. marine environment, fisheries, MSP, offshore energy, marine research)
* Strong knowledge of North Sea governance, maritime spatial planning, or relevant sectors
* Demonstrated experience working with multi-country or international stakeholder groups
* Relevant higher education degree in marine sciences, environmental policy, maritime law, fisheries management, or related fields
* Experience with EU maritime policy, OSPAR Convention, or North Sea governance frameworks is a strong asset
* Fluency in English (required); additional North Sea country languages (Dutch, Danish, German, Norwegian, Swedish, French) are assets
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare technical reports and policy briefs
* Experience working remotely with multi-national expert teams
How to Apply
Please apply via LinkedIn and upload your most recent CV, ensuring it includes your email address and telephone number.
We encourage all applicants to follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ntu-international/
Only shortlisted experts will be contacted when relevant opportunities arise.
Due to the expected volume of applications, NTU will contact specialists whose profiles match the requirements of specific assignments.