Director of Emergency Management

Director of Upalungaarsimaner

The municipalities in Greenland are looking for a dedicated and proactive director of emergency management, starting from March 1, 2026, or by special agreement.

The municipalities of Qaqortoq, Narsaq, and Nanortalik, along with the surrounding villages and hunting areas, have a total population of approximately 7,000 people. We are developing and currently have tasks to plan and challenges to address.

The office of Atorfiup is located in the Technical Operations Department, and the closest supervisor is the head of Operations.

Presents:

• operation leader training
• Whether trained as a team leader or as a local operational manager/response leader, one must be motivated to pursue training as an aviation response leader.
• Knowledge about fire safety and prevention in Greenland.
• Knowledge of laws in the country regarding Suliassamut.
• The following training and qualifications will be completed: basic education I and II, a "functional education" related to firefighting, basic education in guidance assistance/adult education, as a fire team leader, and as an operations leader in urban aviation.
• We wish that you have been educated in technical matters regarding the work.
• Work experience in the field of environmental protection can be desirable.
• Knowledge of using a computer, including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to collaborate and the opportunity to have a say in the workplace are important, just as it is essential to be able to work between two languages, with both tasks and personal skills being prioritized.
• Marluinnik comments - in Greenlandic and Danish.
• A certificate for the ability to drive a vehicle.

Main points:

• Planning in the Ajunaarnersuaq area - coordination of exercises and similar activities.
• Regulations regarding the handling of waste.
• The agenda for the meeting of the committee on the management of Qatserisartoq - including the continuation of discussions and follow-ups.
• The completion of the missing items.
• Inatsisit/ regulations/ compliance with the rules.
• Ensuring that inquiries within the framework of the social policy are addressed appropriately.
• Continuous information provision to Qullersarisak.
• Planning for research, education, and training in Qatserisartut.
• The continuation of the work plans for the projects during the transition period.

Advice to managers in departments and projects regarding construction related to renovations, modifications, and improvements.

Communication regarding construction projects with the authorities, including contact with the housing association INI and the shelter.

In the process of creating a sustainable community, collaboration in a harmonious manner is essential, where the organization's visions, goals, and values are respected and utilized.

In the future:

• The law on emergency preparedness is based on approval from the Parliament regarding the municipality's emergency preparedness.
• As the coordinator of the vaccination program, you will be responsible for overseeing the vaccination efforts in all areas of the Municipality of Kujalleq.
• In the communities and local areas, the responsibility for managing the environment and ensuring compliance with regulations is important.
• You will be responsible for teaching regarding procedures and practices within your area of responsibility in collaboration with the deputy director of emergency management and the director of emergency response during incidents, ensuring that training is conducted with an understanding of the applicable laws and that the necessary equipment is utilized.
• Through the management of fire prevention, monitoring of fire safety, and the handling of tools that can catch fire, you will be responsible and accountable for the work.
• Responsibility related to health, including monitoring of illness-related absenteeism, planning for leave, etc.
• The municipality is responsible for ensuring that funding for the missing persons' initiatives is managed properly.
• The municipality of Kujalleq's efforts to manage the process of granting access, including the coordination of facilities, their maintenance, and the tools used in these efforts, etc.
• Approval for participation in the project.
• Responsibility for the management of operations and the prevention of accidents.
• Municipality of Kujalleq's focus on service delivery.
• The municipality of Kujalleq is working on issues related to collaboration.

Certificate of incapacity for work:

A certificate of non-conviction is required for employment. According to the law, the municipality can only begin the hiring process once a certificate of non-conviction has been obtained. Therefore, it should be clarified that the date of employment can be agreed upon after the municipality has received the certificate of non-conviction from the police.

Employment will be based on the applicable agreements.

Housing can be provided in accordance with applicable regulations for rent and housing costs. Payments will be made in accordance with the applicable regulations for travel and delivery of goods related to employment.

More detailed information about Atorfik can be obtained by contacting the Technical Director Malik Lundgaard Jensen at the phone number 64 82 55 or by email at mlma@kujalleq.gl.

                     

Documentation of non-conviction, as well as information regarding previous education and employment, proof of education will be submitted to the municipality no later than February 14, 2026, via our website.

MALUGIUK: We do not accept applications by mail or email; applications must be submitted via the website in PDF format.

"Inuit's health improvement must not be hindered by smoking during work in the municipality. This has been in effect since January 1, 2018. For more detailed information, the Department of Employment can be contacted."

Deadline for submission: February 14, 2026

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