EFTA Surveillance Authority
Jarle Hetland has extensive experience in communications and editing roles. Jarle is currently the Head of Communications at the EFTA Surveillance Authority, a position they have held since September 2020. Prior to this, they worked for the International Trade Centre as a Media Officer and Editor from June 2012 to August 2020. Jarle also worked as a Production Editor at both European Voice and The Economist Group from January 2009 to May 2012. Additionally, they have worked as a Freelancer for Stavanger Aftenblad from 2000 to 2011, as a Sub-editor at Farmers Guardian from June 2003 to October 2004, and as an Intern at both Independent Newspapers and The Guardian newspaper in 2002.
Jarle Hetland has a diverse education history. Jarle first attended Sandnes Videregående from 1994 to 1996, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Jarle then pursued higher education at the University of Oslo from 1996 to 2000, though no specific degree or field of study is provided. In 2000, Hetland enrolled in Solent University and completed a degree in Journalism from 2000 to 2003. In 2002, they briefly attended the University of Navarra with a focus on Journalism/Communications. Most recently, Hetland undertook a Master of Arts degree in Global Diplomacy at SOAS University of London from 2019 to 2022.
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EFTA Surveillance Authority
Mission The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors compliance with the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA Agreement) in Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, enabling those States to participate in the Internal Market of the European Union. ESA is an international organisation, independent of the States, which safeguards the rights of individuals and undertakings under the EEA Agreement, ensuring free movement, fair competition and control of state aid. ESA's work helps remove barriers to trade and open up new opportunities to over 450 million Europeans, creating jobs and growth and adding to the international competitiveness of the States. ESA is based in Brussels. It currently employs staff members of 19 nationalities. ESA is led by a College consisting of three members, each appointed for a period of four years by the three participating EFTA States. Values Integrity: The Authority operates in a fair, objective and independent manner. The Authority's staff take ownership of their tasks and carry out these tasks in an environment of open discussion and high ethical standards. Openness: The Authority and its staff carry out their functions in a manner which is visible, approachable and transparent. The Authority is open to continuous improvement at an organisational and individual level. Competence: The Authority employs highly qualified staff, who have the skills and knowledge required for the Authority to fulfil its role and to deal with tasks in an effective and efficient manner. We develop our competence and continuously improve our skills and knowledge and aim for excellence.