Consultant for Political Secretariat

The political secretariat is a central staff function for the mayor and the management team, and it is to support the municipality's areas of authority and visions.

The political secretariat is responsible for political servicing; in addition to the mayor, this includes both municipal council members and village council members, as well as local committees. The village and local committee coordinator will be responsible for servicing two village councils on the West Coast, namely the village council of Arsuk and the village council of Qeqertarsuatsiaat/Kapisillit, and local committees in Paamiut.

The content of the position:

• This position focuses primarily on servicing the municipal councils along the West Coast and local committees in Paamiut. This includes organizing meetings, such as preparing agendas and drafting minutes. Implementing and following up on decisions. Additionally, ensuring ongoing status updates on decisions.
• Budget follow-up within the village council and local committee funds
• The village councils are served in collaboration with the village councils' coordinator in Nuuk, and the local committee is served.
• Support other political meetings, e.g. standing committee meetings, Economic and Business Committee meetings, and Municipal Council meetings.
• Assist the department manager with secretarial tasks.
• Other tasks that fall within tasks
• Ad hoc

We expect:

• That you have office education or equivalent
• That you can take independent responsibility.
• That you can maintain your composure in pressured situations.
• That you can contribute to a professional and service-minded secretariat.

We also emphasize:

• Clear and concise communication both in writing and verbally.
• Responsible and quality-conscious as well as cooperative
• Bilingual Greenlandic and Danish is preferred.
• Interest in developing the area of responsibility

We offer in return:

A job with opportunities to take independent responsibility, both in development and change. In addition, there are good and dedicated colleagues. A workday where two days are rarely the same and where the day's content often turns out to be quite different from what you had planned. Good opportunities for professional and personal competence development.

Criminal record:

This position is subject to the law requiring the collection of a criminal record. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received a criminal record. We must therefore point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the Police.

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland, according to the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Housing:

A staff housing can be provided for the position, for which a deposit and rent, utilities, etc. will be paid according to the current rules for rent payment in the Greenland Self-Government and the municipality's properties in Greenland. If a permanent staff housing cannot be made available immediately upon commencement, employees entitled to temporary housing will be offered a temporary vacant housing, for which rent, utilities, etc. will be paid according to the above. For further information about rent including utilities, etc., please refer to the information at: www.iserit.gl

The start date is dependent on when a staff housing is available. A relocation travel allowance and moving expenses for household goods are provided in accordance with applicable regulations.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact Regional Manager Heidi Jeremiassen for further information about the position and related tasks at phone +299 36 76 70 or email: heja@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Application marked with Job no. 287-26, and attached educational certificate and documentation of previous employment, etc., must be uploaded before the deadline expires.

How to apply:

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