CCB is looking for a Network Officer to join our team at the CCB International Secretariat (closed)

CCB • April 9, 2025

Coalition Clean Baltic – CCB is a politically independent network, uniting 27 environmental non-profit organizations, as well as partners and experts from 11 countries surrounding the Baltic Sea. The main goal of CCB is to promote the protection and improvement of the environment and natural resources of the Baltic Sea region by encouraging new and constructive approaches and engaging people to become part of the solution instead of part of the problem. CCB Secretariat is based in Uppsala, Sweden.


CCB* is recruiting a Network Officer to play a central role in strengthening the voices of its Member and Observer organizations in joint actions. This includes acting as a point of contact between the CCB Member organizations as well as the CCB Secretariat, facilitating a coordination platform to promote joint efforts and impacts, gathering and sharing information about activities in the Baltic Sea Region that are of relevance to Members and Observers. The Network Officer will also work with supporting Members and Observers’ national and joint international work in different ways, i.a. organizational, capacity building, outreach and financial support to their environmental activities. 


You will work closely with the CCB Secretariat team in Sweden and beyond on different topic-wise issues to ensure effective implementation of CCB’s projects and initiatives. You will also support the development and coordination of CCB’s strategic and thematic plans and ensure their effective implementation.


The CCB Network Officer

  • Serves as the main liaison and contact person between the CCB Secretariat, Working Area Leaders, Working Group Coordinators and Members & Observers;
  • Facilitates coordination through the CCB platform to strengthen Members & Observers cooperation;
  • Maintains direct and permanent in- and outbound communication channels for Members & Observers;
  • Ensures implementation of CCB Constitution provisions relevant for Members & Observers;
  • Represents the CCB, its Members/Observers at relevant events or networking opportunities; 
  • Prepares and coordinates the implementation of the Network Development Strategy.



More specifically the position includes the following tasks and responsibilities:

  • Keeping the registry of CCB Members & Observers updated, including general and specific contacts for Working Areas and Working Groups;
  • Advising on the development and implementation of the Network’s Development Strategy;
  • Promoting CCB Membership / Observership: seeking for new potential Member Organisations; keeping membership criteria updated and visible; supporting on-/offboarding of network Members & Observers;
  • Coordinating arrangements of General Meetings and Annual Conferences (dates and venues, hosts, etc.), as well as performing the secretary functions for those (circulating documents, taking minutes);
  • Coordinating the arrangement and supporting communication & promotion of CCB joint events that serve the whole network, incl. Our Common Baltic, River University, Baltic Climate School, etc.;
  • Regularly liaising with Members & Observers to respond to any questions related to CCB and to have an overview of what they’re working on/are interested in, and what their challenges are;
  • Facilitating and promoting active participation of Members & Observers in the CCB Working Areas/Working Groups and joint events;
  • Facilitating implementation of relevant CCB policies (travel policy, gender policy); supervising the implementation of CCB’s Travel Policy, incl. climate footprint of travels/events;
  • Monitoring and coordinating training opportunities for Members & Observers;
  • Facilitating CCB financial support to Members & Observers, based on their applications and requests;
  • Facilitating communication of Members & Observers’ news across CCB via the internal newsletter;
  • Supporting communication functions by providing information and updates about Members & Observers through CCB’s communication materials and channels, regarding activities relevant to CCB;
  • Supporting the CCB Communication Officer’s work as agreed and deemed necessary;
  • Cooperating with and providing ad hoc support to other staff, as needed.



Required skills and backgroud:

We are seeking candidates with:


-  Relevant knowledge of global, EU and regional environmental policies, preferably in the NGO sector;

-  BSc./MSc. qualification in communication (environmental / intercultural) or social sciences;

-  Previous experience in similar positions, e.g. working on memberships support, working in multicultural environment, as well as competences in events organization;

-  Skills and experience in communication tools and channels, e.g. newsletter tool;

-  EU citizenship or at least residence and work permit in order to travel for work purposes;

-  Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English.


We would also welcome interest from candidates who have been working in wider/non-marine environmental policy areas, if they can demonstrate relevant skills and knowledge.



Desirable skills:

Experience of working for a non-profit organization is a merit.


Working knowledge of any other language common in the Baltic Sea catchment area, including Swedish, Danish, Finnish, German, Polish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Estonian and Ukrainian.


If you are an adaptable, people-oriented and solutions-focused professional with advocacy or campaigning expertise, a positive disposition, a passion for environmental conservation, vibrant team spirit and a can-do attitude, we’d love to hear from you!




Salary: Salary comparable to NGO staff in Sweden and in accordance with the Collective Agreements of the respective unions. Subject to adjustment depending on experience and annual increase.


Location: Flexible, preferably within the Baltic Sea Region. Work from the office in Uppsala, as well as residence in Sweden is appreciated, but not mandatory. Several joint offline events for the whole Secretariat staff and Council expected per year in Sweden.


Travel: Candidates should be flexible to travel as required for meetings and events – mostly within the Baltic Sea Region. You may need to be able to participate in occasional events on weekends.


Contract type: Intended permanent position with 6-month probation period.


Starting time: As soon as possible, depending on availability of the chosen candidate.



Application and deadline


Should you be interested in applying for this position please send your CV (max. 2 pages) together with a personal letter (max. 1 page) before 15 May 2025 to secretariat@ccb.se.


Being an international organization, CCB’s work is carried out in English. Applications submitted in any other language will not be considered.


Incomplete applications (e.g. lacking either CV or personal letter) will be also not considered.


Likewise any inquiries related to this vacancy announcement should be forwarded to the above email or to Executive Secretary Mikhail Durkin at mikhail.durkin@ccb.se and +46 739 770 793.


In the application and hiring process, CCB will not discriminate against any individual based on race, colour, sex, language, religion, national or social origin, property, disability, age, family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, economic and social situation.



* Coalition Clean Baltic – CCB Being an international network organization, CCB has the advantage of being able to work both at the international and national policy levels as well as with concrete field projects. Four ways to reach our goal are: (1) Advocacy, (2) Information, environmental education and other activities, (3) Concrete co-operation projects in the field and (4) Support to Member Organizations. In order to strengthen its efforts and promote joint action to restore the environment of the Baltic Sea, CCB has 4 main Working Areas that are important for all its members: Eutrophication, Biodiversity, Hazardous Substances and Maritime.

CCB is Member of IUCN, BSAС; GWP Partner; Observer at HELCOM, NASCO, IWC.


To read more about CCB’s engagement in marine policy implementation, please visit our recent Annual Reports


Further information about CCB’s policies and main documents is available here.



Photos by IISD/ENB - Natalia Mroz
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