Project Specialist

An opportunity to help develop the Arctic environment! We are recruiting a Project Specialist for the Arctic Melt Solution – Adaptation in Action development project on a fixed-term contract from 1 December 2026 to 31 May 2027. The working time is 30%. The project is co-funded by Interreg Aurora. The project brings together Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian partners to reduce the environmental impacts of snow management and meltwater in northern cities. Its main goal is to develop and pilot practical solutions that enable municipalities to manage harmful substances carried by snowmelt under changing climate conditions. The project is coordinated by Kajaani University of Applied Sciences. Its international partners are Luleå University of Technology (LTU) and UiT The Arctic University of Norway, as well as Feasib Oy from Finland. Your duties include, among other things: - Compiling and benchmarking information related to snow and meltwater management with the project manager. - Supporting the planning and implementation of pilot sites in Kajaani and, when needed, in Sweden and Norway. - Coordinating sampling, measurements and monitoring. - Analysing environmental and water-system data and reporting results. To succeed in the role, you need: - A suitable higher education degree, for example in environmental engineering, water management, environmental sciences, natural resources or another relevant field. - Experience in project work or similar duties. - Good spoken and written Finnish and English. - An independent approach and the ability to manage broad areas of work. - Readiness to travel in Finland and abroad to meet project partners. We value: - Experience with EU-funded projects. - Knowledge of water management, stormwater or environmental monitoring. - Familiarity with geographic information, remote sensing or satellite data. - Good interaction, communication and collaboration skills. We offer: - The opportunity to work on the timely theme of climate change adaptation. - An international working environment and network in Finland, Sweden and Norway. - Varied specialist work combining research, development and practical piloting. - The opportunity to influence environmental and water-management solutions for northern municipalities. - Flexible working arrangements and the support of a skilled work community. We support staff wellbeing with benefits including free use of the gym at the Kajaani campus, ePassi, free open university of applied sciences courses and occupational healthcare beyond the statutory minimum. According to our 2026 staff survey, our organisation’s strengths include an open and caring work community, good team spirit and the opportunity to influence one’s own work. We want to offer our staff meaningful work, opportunities to develop and a genuine chance to contribute to improving our activities. About the organisations Kajaanin Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy is an international and rapidly developing higher education institution with approximately 2,700 students. KAMK is particularly known for work-oriented education, research, development and innovation, and strong cooperation with regional companies and organisations. Kainuu Vocational College is one of Finland’s most multidisciplinary vocational education providers. Approximately 3,000 young people and adults study there each year. In addition to Kajaani, it operates in Vuokatti, Kuusamo and Vantaa. Pay Pay and other employment conditions follow the Sivista collective agreement for universities of applied sciences. Applying Submit your application through Kuntarekry by 30 October 2026 at 16:00. References may be checked through an electronic system. Recruitment process After the application period closes, we will invite the applicants best suited to the role to an interview. After the interviews, we will request electronic references from candidates selected to continue. We will inform all applicants about the progress of the recruitment process once the selection has been completed.