Communications Officer

Communications Officer for Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq

Are you ready to take on new and exciting challenges and become part of Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq's Communications Department? We are looking for a creative and skilled Communications Officer to join our team as soon as possible.

The Communications Department is an integral part of the municipality's Personnel Development Department and handles a wide range of communication tasks, both citizen-oriented across the world's largest municipality, and at political and organizational levels.

About the Position

You will play a central role in conveying the municipality's initiatives and services to the public, as well as contributing to the municipality's renewed focus on internal communication.

As a Communications Officer, your tasks will be diverse, ranging from issuing service announcements about roadworks, coordinating public meetings on new urban development projects, updating the municipality's social media platforms with current news, creating informational materials for schools, or starting work on a strategy that impacts all municipal residents.

Your primary tasks can be summarized as:

· Drafting press releases, newsletters, and articles for both internal and external media

· Sharp and creative updating and maintenance of the municipality's website and social media channels

· Planning and executing campaigns and events that generate engagement and awareness

· Ensuring a consistent and clear communication profile across all platforms

· Advising colleagues and management on how best to convey our messages

About You

We imagine that you:

· Have a relevant education in communication, journalism, or similar

· Have experience with digital communication and are familiar with social media

· Possess strong communication and writing skills

· Are creative, proactive, and can work independently as well as in a team

· Are accustomed to working in a politically governed organization

· Have knowledge of public administration

It is an advantage, but not a requirement, if you are fluent in both Greenlandic and Danish in writing and speaking.

We Offer

· An exciting and challenging job in a dynamic organization

· Good opportunities for professional and personal development

· An engaging and professional work environment with dedicated colleagues

· Salary and employment terms in accordance with the applicable agreement

Criminal Record:

This position is subject to the law requiring a criminal record check. According to the law, employment cannot commence until the municipality has received a criminal record. Therefore, the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the police.

Salary and Employment Terms:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the current agreement between Greenland's Self-Government and the relevant negotiating organization at the time of employment.

Employment will include a 3-month probationary period.

Housing:

No staff housing is available for this position.

Further Information:

If the position interests you, please feel free to contact Department Head Malu Pedersen for more detailed information about the position and associated tasks at phone +299 36 75 12 or email: mped@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job No. 8-26, along with educational certificates and documentation of previous employment, must be uploaded before the deadline.

How to Apply:

Applications should be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.