Naja Steen Andersen

Chief Consultant I PhD I Green Transition I Project Management I Strategic Planning I Environmental Governance I Eco-schemes I Nature-based solutions I Climate-smart Agriculture I Sustainable Farming Practices

Denmark

About

I am a Chief Consultant with a biological background and with a strong interest and experience in environmental, climate and agricultural regulations, strategy development and funding for new innovative climate solutions (GUDP). More than 15 years of experience working in various Danish ministeries have given me a solid understanding of the political system in Denmark. I have experience in: - Project Management (Educated at Danish Technical University/DTU and Zealand Business Academy). - Advising and supporting ministries and government departments. - Providing extensive policy making support. - Leading development work on strategies within the fields of environment, climate, and agriculture. - Working as lead and chief consultant in the secretary for the Green Development and - Demonstation Program (GUDP, a green development funding program) at the Danish Agricultural Agency. - Responsible for the professional and strategic development and operation of the programme.

Experience

  • Program Director at Open Arms Korea
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    As Program Director at Open Arms Seoul, I am responsible for keeping our English education programs running well and aligned with our mission. I support the program coordinators, curriculum team, and volunteers, help bring new ideas to life, and make sure our teams and management stay connected. Open Arms Seoul is a volunteer-run organisation that provides regular play-based English programs in a caring learning environment at partnered welfare homes in Seoul. In addition to the curriculum and games, the children experience positive interactions with our teachers and volunteers who make them feel valued.

  • Expat in Seoul, Freelance Senior Consultant at NSA BioConsulting
    Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 · 8 mos

  • Styrelsen for Grøn Arealomlægning og Vandmiljø (8 yrs 3 mos)
    • Chief Consultant
      Jan 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

      The Ministry of Green Transition. Strategic leadership in the secretariat for the Green Development and Demonstration program (GUDP). Sparring partner for the management team in the Green Development and New Knowledge unit in the Danish Agricultural Agency. Developing strategies and day to day management and operations. Ensuring quality control and scientific integrity, approving decision papers and documents. External communications, including news and social media content.

    • Special Adviser
      Feb 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

      The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries of Denmark. Supporting the GUDP board, including policy and regulatory development of the program, as well as preparing startegies and action plans. Advising and supporting ministries and government departments. Organizing conferences and information meetings for project participants and applicants.

    • Environment and Climate Officer
      Jul 2017 - Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries of Denmark. Responsible for policy development, regulation, and control of GMO release into the environment, including defining the Danish position on the future regulation of New Breeding Techniques. Project management, including a climate project involving biogas plants in Denmark.

  • Landbrugs- og Fiskeristyrelsen (Københavnsområdet, Danmark)
    • Environment and Climate Officer - The Department for Environment and Biodiversity
      Mar 2014 - May 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Policy development related to organic farming and climate, including development and expert assessments in connection with the design of a new subsidy scheme for organic farming.

    • Environment and Climate Officer - The Department for Agriculture
      Oct 2011 - Mar 2014 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Landbrugs- og Fiskeristyrelsen was formerly known as NaturErhvervstyrelsen.

  • Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries (Københavnsområdet, Danmark)
    • Environment and Nature Officer - The Department of Seeds and Plants - Plantedirektoratet
      Dec 2010 - Oct 2011 · 11 mos

    • Environment and Sustainability Officer - The Department for the Environment - Plantedirektoratet
      Nov 2008 - Dec 2010 · 2 yrs 2 mos