Qeqqata Municipality is seeking a manager for Nødherberg in Sisimiut. The position requires leadership experience with socially vulnerable citizens and a relevant social professional background. The work involves ensuring compliance with house rules and supporting the activation efforts. The application deadline is May 20, 2026.
Qeqqata Municipality is seeking a leader for the Emergency Shelter in Sisimiut.
Location/Area: Nødherberg in Sisimiut
Employment type: Full-time job
Employment date: June 1, 2026, or by agreement
Salary: According to the applicable agreement
If you are passionate about working with the homeless in Sisimiut, then this position is for you. Qeqqata Municipality in Sisimiut is looking for a skilled and motivated leader for the Emergency Shelter in Sisimiut.
The emergency shelter is open for overnight stays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM the next day, during the summer period and in the winter period from 5:00 PM to 12:00 PM the next day.
Citizens who wish to stay overnight in Nødherberg must register with Qeqqata Kommunia at the Welfare Area to secure a place for the night. Bed linen, towels, and beds are provided. In addition to these, overnight guests can cook and clean their own personal belongings. Users have access to a laundry room, shower, kitchen, shared living room with TV, and conversation with staff as needed.
As part of the activating effort, the users must help clean and strip the beds in the morning and evening.
There are a total of 3 employees including the manager at the emergency shelter, in addition, there are also substitutes who are called in as needed.
Work and areas of responsibility:
The primary tasks of the staff at the emergency shelter for the homeless are to help ensure that the users of the shelter comply with house rules and activities, etc., in collaboration with other staff and the users. Additionally, they support the activating efforts at the shelter.
We imagine that you:
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Has management experience working with socially disadvantaged citizens.
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Has a health professional, social pedagogical, or other relevant social professional basic education, but it is not a requirement.
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Perhaps you have a completely different professional background, but can demonstrate experience and flair for working.
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Have experience working with socially vulnerable citizens.
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That you have an understanding of organizational work.
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Being bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement.
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That you have experience with Outlook, Word, Excel as tools.
As a person, we expect:
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That you are outgoing, service-minded, responsible, and loyal.
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That you are spacious, welcoming, compassionate, and respectable.
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That you are structured and have a sense of order.
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That you are able to find solutions
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That you can work independently.
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That you have good collaboration skills and a good sense of humor.
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That you are development-oriented
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That you are strong in written communication and clear documentation.
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That you have an overview, are flexible, are engaged, open, and proactive.
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That you contribute to creating a positive workplace in new tasks and are curious.
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That you can work in all shifts and on weekends.
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That you are aware of distinguishing between work life and private life.
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That you have patience and that you can remain calm under various challenges.
Employment and remuneration are carried out in accordance with the applicable agreements and collective agreements at any given time.
A staff housing cannot be provided for the position.
Commencement as soon as possible or by agreement.
Criminal record.
This position is subject to the law on the obligation to obtain a criminal record. According to the legislation, employment can only be considered once the municipality has received a criminal record. We would therefore like to point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the police.
Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Chief of Staff for the Welfare Area, Hans Henrik Olsen at tel. (+299) 86 74 31, email: holx@qeqqata.gl
Application:
Applications with relevant exam papers, CV, statements, and references must be uploaded before the deadline.
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application, CV, etc.
Employer Details
Qeqqata Kommunia
Makkorsip Aqquserna 2
3911 Sisimiut , Grønland
Email: Holx@qeqqata.gl
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Job Title
Manager for Nødherberg
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
May 20, 2026
Contact Person
Hans Henrik Olsen
Holx@qeqqata.gl
(+299) 86 74 31
Job category
Social and health /
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