AC Executive Officer for the Fisheries Department

SEARCH THIS POSITION The Fisheries Department in the Ministry of Fisheries, Hunting, Agriculture, and Self-Sufficiency is seeking an AC officer who has the desire – and dedication – to work with the management of Greenland's most important industry. We are looking for a versatile person who can coordinate the important work of managing Greenlandic fisheries as well as a number of exciting and challenging national and international tasks.

Fishing in Greenland is in the midst of an exciting development with a new fishing law and the work on management plans for all our most important fisheries. As part of the Fisheries Department, you can help influence this development and thus the Greenlandic society moving forward.

Work tasks

Work tasks will be organized according to competencies and may include;

• Strategic, political, and administrative development of new fisheries and management areas
• International cooperation and negotiations in the field of fisheries
• Development and operation of existing fisheries
• Preparation of management plans and coordination of sustainability efforts and certifications
• Issuance of licenses for fishing
• Preparation of analyses and reports on fishing and development of strategies for the future of fishing.
• Coordination and collaboration with multilateral and bilateral partners, public authorities, and national and international organizations.
• Political servicing of the Minister for the area and the entire Naalakkersuisut regarding fisheries policy issues.

Qualifications:

A person with a relevant higher education is sought, such as:

• Can work independently, structured, and goal-oriented.
• Is ready to take responsibility for the progress of the tasks and to ensure the quality of the task solution.
• Has a flair for creating good relationships, has a great work capacity, and good impact.
• Has a flexible and accommodating attitude towards both work and colleagues.
• Can express oneself clearly in writing and speech in Danish and English.
• Proficiency in the Greenlandic language in writing and speech is an advantage, but not a requirement.
• It is an advantage that you have administrative experience and/or that you have experience working in a politically influenced environment.
• It is also an advantage to have knowledge of fisheries policy/management and the Greenlandic community.

About the department

The Fisheries Department is responsible for the daily administration and implementation of Greenland's fishing policy. Fishing is Greenland's most important industry and therefore receives significant political attention, with close cooperation taking place with the stakeholders in the industry.

The department is responsible for preparing recommendations for quota setting, issuing fishing licenses to both Greenlandic and foreign shipping companies and fishermen, ensuring the daily operation of fisheries, as well as various development projects. Preparing management plans for the fisheries in collaboration with the industry is also part of the department's tasks.

The department is responsible for bilateral fisheries negotiations with other North Atlantic countries and the EU, participates in coastal state negotiations regarding shared stocks, and is involved in a number of regional fisheries organizations such as NAFO, NEAFC, and NASCO, as well as Nordic and Arctic cooperation.

There is close collaboration with the political decision-makers, and a large part of the work will therefore consist of ministerial servicing and follow-up on the Naalakkersuisut's policy in the area.

Read more about the Fisheries Department and fishing in Greenland here: Fisheries Department

Contact/information:

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact department head Katrine Kærgaard at tel. +299 34 5365 or email: katk@nanoq.gl

If you want more information about Self-Government, you can read more at www.nanoq.gl under Jobs.

Commencement on August 1st or by agreement.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel for joining and leaving, as well as relocation of personal belongings, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in effect at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

For an applicant with the right documentable competencies, employment as a special consultant, chief consultant, or senior advisor can occur in accordance with the applicable agreement.

Housing

No staff housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has staff housing through employment in the Self-Government, the right to the assigned staff housing is retained. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon the termination of the employment relationship.

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