Vacancies

Executive Secretary (Apply by 22 March 2026)

Applications are invited for the post of Executive Secretary at the Helsinki Commission Secretariat. The post, which is based in Helsinki, Finland, will become vacant on 1 February 2027. 

The Executive Secretary is the chief administrative official of the Commission and their rights and duties are determined in Rule 9 of the HELCOM Rules of Procedure.

The Executive Secretary is responsible for: 

• implementation of policies, strategies and programmes approved by the Commission and the Heads of Delegation;
• management of the Secretariat, with around 50 employees, and the servicing and facilitation of the work of the various HELCOM Working Groups, Expert Groups and projects;
• preparation and supervision of the Commission’s budget as well as numerous externally financed projects; and
• other tasks entrusted to them by the Commission and its Rules and Regulations and by the Heads of Delegation.

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GIS data trainee (Apply by 31 March 2026)

We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic GIS data trainee for the EU-funded PROTECT BALTIC project (PROTECT BALTIC | Preserve, revive, thrive). The tasks require a person who is meticulous and has a high attention to detail. An interest in diverse and interdisciplinary work is an asset in this position.

The appointment is planned to be full time for five months, starting mid-May 2026, with the potential of an extension to a project researcher position at the end of the trainee period. The appointment is planned to be full time for five months, starting mid-May 2026, with the potential of an extension to a project researcher position at the end of the trainee period. The salary for a trainee position is 1.800 € per month. Please note that the HELCOM salaries are exempt from Finnish income tax.

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Communications intern (Apply by 12 April 2026)

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and creative intern to support our communication and public information activities. The Intern, who will join the HELCOM communications team and work under the supervision of the Communication Secretary, will have the opportunity to get involved in various media production and content development tasks related to HELCOM’s institutional communications. 

The appointment is planned to be full time for three months, starting late August or early September 2026. The salary for a trainee position is 1800 € per month. Please note that the HELCOM salaries are exempt from Finnish income tax. 

For more information, go to full vacancy announcement.