We want to strengthen the team with two new positions: 1) a policy advisor on artificial intelligence and 2) project manager or advisor/senior adviser on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and synthetic biology. Langsikt is currently a nine-year think tank, but in the autumn Anders Eidesvik, our advisor on artificial intelligence, will lose to Silicon Valley. We also see greater opportunities in emerging technologies than we have the capacity to work with.
In recent years, we have seen tremendous developments in artificial intelligence and synthetic biology, and we want to ensure that technological developments going forward give us the most of the benefits with the least possible negative consequences. Langsikt has a global perspective, and looks for policy initiatives in Norway that will have a major influence on how emerging technologies will affect the world.
You will work with a skilled and committed team, including two of the leading mediators in the field: Aksel Braanen Sterri and Sigrid Bratlie. We work on societal analysis, setting the agenda and influencing policy. We publish notes, write chronicles and advise politicians, civil servants and business. Among the earlier notes are”Will the growth of KI continue“and”Opportunities and threats from new biotechnology“.
As political advisor you will work on influencing policy processes and gaining impact for long-term and knowledge-based policies in the field of artificial intelligence. We are particularly looking for someone with political flair and significant communication skills. Ideally, you have experience in politics, organizational life or journalism. You must not be an expert in artificial intelligence, but have a distinct interest and be willing to learn.
We are also looking for a project manager or advisor/senior advisor who can lead parts of our work on emerging technologies, including KI and synthetic biology. Here we are looking for someone with more experience in project work, analysis, stakeholder dialogue and strategy, combined with or instead of experience from policy and management.
Responsibilities and tasks for political advisor at KI
- Political influence on government, government and government.
- Building relationships with authorities, scientists, politicians and other relevant organizations.
- Develop new policy proposals and initiatives.
- Stay up to date on Norwegian and international developments in artificial intelligence.
- Participate in international projects and networks.
Responsibilities and tasks of the Project Manager or Adviser/Senior Advisor on Emerging Technologies
The type of job we hire will depend on experience and interest.
As an advisor, your responsibilities will primarily be to:
- Doing analysis work and disseminating the work through notes, chronicles, etc.
- Building relationships with authorities, scientists, politicians and other relevant organizations.
- Keep up to date with Norwegian and international developments in your field of study.
- Participate in international projects and networks
- Shaping the social debate in your field of study
In a senior position, you will also be responsible for:
- Lead Longsight's work with policy development, information and impact on one or more disciplines.
- Be an active participant in the social debate on your areas of responsibility
As a project manager, your responsibilities will be to:
- Lead projects both internally and externally, often in collaboration with other organisations, members of our professional council or other experts
- Plan and coordinate projects, where examples of projects are
- Preparing, publishing and communicating about subject notes
- Major events
- Political influence work
- Collaboration projects with other stakeholders
- Contact, manage and follow up relevant relationships, primarily with authorities, researchers, politicians and other relevant organisations
- Participate in international projects and networks
Common to both positions
Qualifications we emphasize:
- Relevant work experience (at least 3 years and preferably more) - preferably from ministries, research, politics, the media industry, technology companies or interest organizations.
- Good knowledge of or interest in relevant fields of study as well as policy processes and influence.
- Experience in political influence work is an advantage, but not a requirement.
Personal qualities we look for
- Strong results orientation, with a focus on working strategically and prioritizing well.
- Enterprising and independent.
- Good communication skills in Norwegian and English.
- Excellent abilities to build networks and relationships.
- Strong collaborative skills, including putting into words what one thinks and why one believes it ('transparent reasoning')
- High degree of conscientiousness and reliability.
- Adherence to Langsikt Values and Our Approach
We offer
- Permanent position, full-time or part-time (at least 50%), with a central place of work in Oslo.
- An intellectually stimulating and supportive work environment with colleagues who are passionate about what they do and with a strong desire to do a lot of positive things in the world.
- Great potential to personally do good in the world, directly and through helping others accomplish more.
- A multidisciplinary team with experience from business, the public sector, politics and academia.
- Opportunity for networking with a wide range of organizations, professionals and political actors, both nationally and internationally.
- Salary by appointment, competitive with non-profit sector businesses.
About us
The think-tank Langsikt is a politically independent organisation working for a better and safer future. We focus on topics that we believe are politically under-prioritised, but which are of great importance, in Norway and globally, both now and in the future. Our three main areas are:
- Politics for the Voiceless. We will develop and promote initiatives that better safeguard the interests of future generations and animals; groups that lack a voice in political decision-making.
- Existential threats. We will develop and promote measures that reduce the likelihood of existential threats, such as pandemics, advanced artificial intelligence and extreme climate change.
- Global welfare. We will develop and promote initiatives that contribute to increased global welfare, particularly in the areas of aid, innovation and research, and technological development that benefits society.
Langsikt has a strong team with backgrounds in politics, media, research and business, including Sigrid Bratlie, Aksel Braanen Sterri, Eirik Mofoss and Sondre Hansmark. We also have a solid professional advice who assist us in professional matters, including Camilla Stoltenberg, Christer Tryggestad and Steinar Holden.