Do you want to help advance the development of the circular economy globally?

Sitra is a future-oriented think tank that helps Finland reform. We anticipate future trends and work together with partners to find solutions to tomorrow’s challenges. We promote Finland’s well-being and accelerate sustainable economic growth. A better future requires action today—both in Finland and internationally.

At Sitra, experts from various fields work with passion and dedication, united by a shared interest in developing Finnish society. Our statutory mission is to promote Finland’s stable and balanced development, quantitative and qualitative economic growth, and international competitiveness and cooperation. Our work has both national and international impact.

We are now looking for
a Junior Specialist to join our international projects for a fixed-term period of two years.
 

This role is part of Sitra’s new International Unit which aims to accelerate the development of global circular economy solutions and promote the growth of the circular economy. While Sitra has long worked on sustainability and circular economy topics, we are now placing even greater emphasis on international collaboration.
 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating, implementing and managing international projects
• Handling administrative tasks such as reporting and monitoring
• Participating in circular economy content and project work
• Planning and producing content for various channels
• Co-developing Sitra’s new International unit with other experts
   

A key project at the start of the role will be the EU Circular Economy Resource Centre (EU CERC) which promotes circular economy practices through three main initiatives:

• Knowledge Lab – Documents and consolidates EU expertise on the circular economy transition from the perspective of partner countries and makes this knowledge more accessible.
• Policy Lab – Inspires and facilitates the development and implementation of effective circular economy policies and regulations.
• Business Lab – Supports the transition to a circular economy and helps companies and sectors in both partner countries and the EU access markets. (Note: The main responsibility for implementing the Business Lab lies with a project partner.)
   

We also seek synergies with the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) , and the role includes tasks related to this initiative. Together, these projects promote sustainable economic activity through global collaboration.
 

We expect you to have:

• A few years of experience in circular economy-related international projects
• Proven experience in project management and reporting
• Excellent spoken and written English skills
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work systematically and persistently with stakeholders in a demanding international environment
• A relevant university degree
• Familiarity with development cooperation is considered an asset
   

We offer you:

• An enthusiastic and knowledgeable work community
• Ambitious and impactful tasks
• Opportunities to work internationally with a broad network of partners
• A chance to help shape the future of the circular economy globally
• Work location: Helsinki.
   

Interested?
Submit your application, including your salary request in EUR/month, by 28 September 2025. The position will start as agreed.

For more information, please contact Programme Director Kari Herlevi at +358 50 4639 397 or kari.herlevi@sitra.fi on 15 September between 9:00–16:00 (EEST).

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