Global Ocean Partnerships Lead

The World Maritime University; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Maritime University in Malmö, Sweden, invites applications for an entrepreneurial Ocean Partnerships Officer. The OPO will lead strategic partnerships, programme development and resource mobilization to support WMU and the GOI.

Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement and Operations, the role involves donor engagement, proposals, and cross‑department collaboration to secure research funding, fellowships and capacity development opportunities for global oceans initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic partnerships, programme development and resource mobilization to support WMU and the WMU-Sasakawa GOI.
• Secure research funding, fellowships, and capacity development opportunities through donor engagement and institutional collaborations.

Job description

The World Maritime University in Malmö, Sweden, invites applications for an entrepreneurial Ocean Partnerships Officer. The OPO will lead strategic partnerships, programme development and resource mobilization to support WMU and the GOI.

Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement and Operations, the role involves donor engagement, proposals, and cross‑department collaboration to secure research funding, fellowships and capacity development opportunities for global oceans initiatives.