Project Manager

Project Manager

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"Let us move together"

Fixed-term position (4 years) · Nuuk · Start October 1, 2026

About the project – Let's work together for a better future

Ataatsimoorluta Aalasa – "Let us move together" – is an ambitious national project that brings together the Greenlandic Sports Confederation (GIF) and UNICEF Greenland around a common vision: that all children and young people in Greenland should have access to a safe, inclusive, and developmental sports environment.

The project runs until the end of 2030 and is anchored in GIF's vision that Greenland should be the world's most physically active country by 2030 – combined with UNICEF's global and local work for children's rights.

The core of the project is a systematic national effort aimed at sports coaches, volunteers, and leaders. Through competence development, educational programs, and concrete tools, we strengthen the sports environments' ability to work with children's rights in practice – including child involvement, handling of child certificates, inclusion, and prevention of boundary-crossing behavior.

The project introduces a structured parent collaboration aimed at strengthening the positive and inclusive community centered around sports. The project is national in scope and includes travel activities to some cities and smaller settlements in Greenland.

The position

We are looking for an experienced and proactive project manager who can take ownership of a complex, interdisciplinary, and national project with many stakeholders. You will report to the program manager of UNICEF Greenland and work closely with the GIF's secretariat, Paarisa, and the Center for Public Health in Greenland (CFG). You will be a central driving force – not just a coordinator – and are expected to set direction, proactively solve problems, and ensure that the project delivers concrete results on time and within budget.

The position is limited to 4 years, with the possibility of extension for 3-6 months during the anchoring process, and is located at UNICEF's office in Nuuk. Frequent travel activity in Greenland is to be expected.

Areas of responsibility and key tasks

You have full project management responsibility and your primary tasks are:

● Project management and control: Plan, lead, and manage the project from A to Z – including project plan, milestones, risk management, and ongoing monitoring of progress.

● Cross-organizational coordination: Ensure effective collaboration and clear communication across UNICEF, GIF, Paarisa, CFG, sports associations, municipalities, and other stakeholders nationally and internationally.

● Finance and reporting: Have full budget responsibility, including the preparation of budgets, ongoing budget monitoring, and reporting to the foundation and partners.

● Development and implementation: Lead the development of national learning and teaching materials on children's rights and inclusion in sports, and manage the implementation across the country.

● Teaching and capacity building: Plan and conduct training courses and workshops for coaches, volunteers, and sports leaders throughout Greenland.

● Parental collaboration: Develop and implement new models for parental involvement in sports environments.

● Communication and visibility: Communicate and convey the project externally – including press work, social media, and presentations for partners and politicians.

● Proactive problem-solving: Identify challenges early and take initiative to find solutions before they become obstacles.

Professional qualifications – requirements

You have solid, documented experience with complex project management and possess:

● Several years of experience as a project manager on larger, complex projects – preferably with interdisciplinary and/or national dimensions.

● Experience with budget management, including reporting to public entities and/or foundations.

● Formal project management education is an advantage.

● Strong competencies in stakeholder management and cross-organizational collaboration.

● Experience in developing and implementing training or capacity-building programs.

● Knowledge of children's rights, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and/or the organization of sports is an advantage.

Personal competencies

We are looking for a person who:

● Is proactive and takes initiative – you don't wait for tasks to come to you, you seek them out yourself.

You have a positive and constructive attitude and are a team player.

● Is strategic and holistic, but manages to translate ambitions into concrete actions and results.

● Is a strong communicator who can adapt messages to very different target groups – from volunteer coaches in a village to international partners.

● Thrives on complexity and juggling many tasks, and is strong at prioritizing.

● Is robust, persistent, and delivers results – even when you face resistance or structural challenges.

● Preferably multilingual, Greenlandic and Danish. It is an advantage to master Greenlandic.

● Knows the Greenlandic culture and context, and has respect for and curiosity about the local communities you work in.

We offer

A unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's rights and well-being in Greenlandic sports life. You will be part of UNICEF Kalaallit Nunaat and GIF's dedicated project leader team and engage in a strong collaboration with Paarisa and CFG. You will experience great professional freedom and influence over how the project is shaped and implemented.

Practical information

Application deadline: August 23, 2026

Commencement: October 1, 2026, or by agreement

Workplace: UNICEF office in Greenland, Nuuk

Employment type: Fixed-term position, 4 years, with the possibility of extension for 3-6 months in the anchoring process. No staff housing can be provided.

Salary and conditions: Set individually based on qualifications and experience.

How to apply

Send your application, your CV, relevant examination papers, and possibly references to tdam@unicef.dk. The application must be in writing and in Greenlandic or Danish.

Question

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Program Manager Tina Dam, UNICEF Greenland:

E-mail: tdam@unicef.dk

Phone: +299 27 35 52