AC Officer/Special Consultant for the Aviation Sector

Do you want to work with Greenland's critical aviation sector at a time when Greenland's transport and strategic significance is rapidly evolving? Are you eager to work closely with the political level and contribute to decision-making, legislation, and solutions that impact citizens, businesses, and cohesion in Greenland?

SEARCH THIS POSITION Do you want to work with Greenland's critically important aviation in a time when Greenland's traffic and strategic significance is undergoing significant development? Are you interested in working closely with the political level and contributing to decision-making, legislation, and solutions that matter for citizens, businesses, and social cohesion in Greenland?

Then a position as an AC officer/special consultant in the aviation sector at the Aeronautical Office in the Department of Housing, Infrastructure, Outlying Districts, and Emergency Management might be something for you.

Close to politics, society, and concrete solutions

As an employee in the Department of Housing, Infrastructure, Outlying Districts, and Emergency Management, you will become part of the administrative engine room where political decisions are translated into concrete initiatives. Working in a department means that we must ensure that the political level has a solid basis for decision-making and that political decisions can be translated into concrete solutions.

You will work closely with the political level of the Naalakkersuisut and contribute to decision-making bases, briefings, legislative work, and analyses in an area of great societal importance.

In the infrastructure sector, there is often a short distance between analysis, political decision, and practical reality. Your work will therefore have a direct impact on both cities, housing, transportation connections, and collaboration with external authorities and actors.

Generalist with a focus on the aviation sector

You will have primary responsibility for tasks in the aviation sector. You may also receive ad hoc tasks related to, among other things, traffic and telecommunications as well as the service contracts for passenger transport.

Aviation and airports are crucial for Greenland's cohesion, mobility, supply, business development, and international relations.

The Aeronautical Office collaborates with relevant national authorities on legislation and framework conditions for aviation in Greenland to ensure solutions that take into account both international and national regulations as well as the geographical, climatic, and traffic conditions that apply here in the country.

The aviation sector includes 13 airports and 46 helicopter landing sites, as well as the general rules and frameworks for aviation in Greenland. The Greenlandic airport structure and traffic services are undergoing significant development with the construction of new runways in Nuuk, Ilulissat, and Qaqortoq.

The Aeronautical Office manages the service contract with Greenland Airports Regional A/S for the operation of public airports and helicopter landing sites in Greenland. In addition, the office maintains close contact with Air Greenland, which flies to all heliports and airports in the country.

You can read more about Greenland's airports at https://kanat.gl/en/greenlands-infrastructure/airports and about aviation regulations at https://www.trafikstyrelsen.dk/areas-of-work/aviation.

The tasks

You will have a broad role with responsibility and variety. Your tasks may include, among other things:

  • draft responses to inquiries from citizens and politicians
  • write a draft for a decision proposal
  • write briefings for the politicians
  • develop policies, strategies, and solutions proposals
  • prepare analyses, notes, and reports on traffic, economic, and operational issues
  • prepare consultation responses to legislative proposals and decision-making papers from other departments
  • represent the department at meetings with stakeholders and partners
  • identify new challenges and opportunities in the field
  • collaboration with federal authorities, authorities, companies, and external stakeholders
  • project management and coordination
  • give contributions and support to colleagues

There may be business trips to Greenland, Denmark, and abroad, depending on the tasks that need to be completed.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for you who:

  • has a relevant academic education
  • motivated by societal development, politics, and responsibility
  • can work in a structured manner in a changing and politically governed everyday life
  • can convey complex issues clearly and precisely
  • wants to work at the intersection of law, politics, economics, and practice
  • thrives on both independent tasks and close collaboration with colleagues
  • has an eye for both details and larger strategic contexts

If you are newly graduated, we provide thorough training. If you have experience, you will quickly gain independent responsibility.

What do you get?

You get:

  • a job in an area of great social and political significance
  • insight into and influence on decisions regarding Greenland's future infrastructure
  • a daily life close to the political level of the Naalakkersuisut
  • opportunity to work with aviation, airports, and service contracts in a Greenlandic context
  • a strong professional environment with dedicated colleagues
  • a workplace with a fast pace, high ambitions, and room for professional development

The Aeronautical Office works with aviation, airports, service contracts for passenger transport, telecommunications, and traffic. The office is part of the Infrastructure Department, which also includes the Maritime Office responsible for shipping and ports. We have a total of 11 employees.

The office handles tasks at the intersection of law, politics, economics, planning, and specific operational matters. The tasks are often complex, politically sensitive, and critical to society. This makes the work both professionally challenging and meaningful.

The work takes place in a busy environment where responsibility, job satisfaction, and high professionalism go hand in hand. Everyday life is characterized by good humor, collegial support, and respect for the need to balance work and family life.

We emphasize a good collegial community and a workplace with high ceilings. Throughout the year, social events are also held for the employees in the department, including an annual trip in Nuuk fjord with the opportunity to experience the Greenlandic nature together with colleagues.

The position

There is a vacant position for employment as an AC officer. A candidate with

the right skills and sufficient experience can be hired as a special consultant or

chief consultant.

Security clearance

To be considered for the position, you must be able to obtain security clearance.

according to applicable regulations. Therefore, please initially enclose a copy of your criminal record from

the criminal record. This can be obtained from the local police authority or at:

www.politi.gl/order-criminal-record/private-criminal-record

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, in

according to the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of accession between

Greenland's Self-Government and the relevant negotiating organization. A candidate

with the right skills and sufficient experience can be hired

as a special consultant, chief consultant, or senior advisor.

Housing

No staff housing can be allocated for the positions. If an applicant already has

Employee housing through employment in the Self-Government retains the right to assigned employee housing.

The employee residence is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon

termination of the employment relationship.

Date of commencement

The position is to be filled as soon as possible or by agreement.

Working hours

40 hours weekly.

The job interviews will be held continuously.

Do you have questions?

Contact Acting Office Manager Casper Cæsar Bendixen

+299 34 52 98✉ casbe@nanoq.gl

Submit application, CV, educational and course certificates, as well as other relevant documents.

documents by pressing "Submit application."

We do not accept applications via email.

Employer Details

Departementet for Boliger, Infrastruktur og Yderdistrikter

Email: Casbe@nanoq.gl

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Job Title

AC Officer/Special Consultant for the Aviation Sector

Job Type

Full Time

Application Deadline

Aug 26, 2023

Contact Person

Casper Cæsar Bendixen
Casbe@nanoq.gl
+299 34 52 98

Job category

Office and Finance /
Public administration

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