Application Guide
How to Apply for Advisor / Senior Advisor - Aid/Development
at Langsikt
🏢 About Langsikt
Langsikt appears to be a Norwegian organization focused on evidence-based development policy and maximizing the impact of Norwegian aid. They emphasize influencing the part of the national budget that creates the most welfare per krone, suggesting a data-driven, results-oriented approach to development work. Working here would appeal to someone passionate about making Norwegian aid more effective and impactful through policy development and advocacy.
About This Role
This role involves developing policy proposals, writing opinion pieces (kronikker) and briefs (notater), and working to strengthen Norway's development policy with a focus on poverty reduction, global health, and evidence-based aid. You'll play a central role in shaping how Norwegian development assistance achieves its full potential through research, analysis, and political influence.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve researching current development policy issues, drafting policy briefs or opinion pieces on Norwegian aid effectiveness, preparing for meetings with stakeholders in Norwegian development circles, and analyzing how to influence the national budget to maximize development impact. You'd likely spend significant time writing and analyzing to support evidence-based policy recommendations.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Langsikt Is Looking For
- Has 4+ years (8+ for senior) of solid experience in Norwegian development policy and administration from MFA, Norad, multilateral organizations, research, policy, or civil society
- Demonstrates expertise in development policy, particularly poverty-reducing aid, global health, and/or knowledge utilization in aid programs
- Possesses experience with policy development, public administration, analytical work, and/or political influence
- Has an existing relevant network in Norway and experience with media appearances, debates, and public speaking
📝 Tips for Applying to Langsikt
Explicitly quantify your experience with Norwegian development policy - specify years working with MFA, Norad, or Norwegian NGOs
Include concrete examples of policy development work you've done that influenced Norwegian aid programs
Mention any existing network connections in Norwegian development circles (government, NGOs, research institutions)
Highlight specific experience writing policy briefs, opinion pieces, or analytical reports in Norwegian
Demonstrate understanding of the Norwegian aid budget and how to maximize welfare per krone spent
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with Norwegian development policy and administration', "Examples of successful policy development or influence work you've done", 'How your expertise aligns with their focus areas: poverty reduction, global health, evidence-based aid', 'Your ability to write compelling policy documents and opinion pieces in Norwegian']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Recent Norwegian development policy documents and white papers
- → Current debates about Norwegian aid effectiveness in Norwegian media
- → Langsikt's previous publications or policy positions (if available)
- → The structure and priorities of Norway's current development budget
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with only international experience but no Norwegian development policy background
- Failing to demonstrate specific knowledge of Norwegian aid institutions and processes
- Not showing understanding of the Norwegian context for development policy debates
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!