Student Assistant for Arctic Cooperation and Foreign Affairs

Student assistant for Arctic cooperation and Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is seeking a student assistant for employment starting July 1, 2026, or as soon as possible by agreement. The position is temporary and is expected to last until the end of May 2027. We are looking for 1 skilled student assistant who can join the office's Arctic team.

The purpose of the position is to represent Greenland's interests in international cooperation and a number of international forums. In this context, 1 student assistant is sought to assist in the implementation of the chairmanship in the Arctic Council, where we will be organizing a series of chairmanship events in the autumn of 2026 and winter/spring of 2027 until the chairmanship is expected to be handed over in May 2027.

Together with the other employees of the office, you will also be responsible for relevant practical tasks related to the Department of Foreign Affairs, such as

• Contribute to the management and implementation of the chairmanship of the Arctic Council 2025-2027.
• Contribute to the practical solution of the events planned during the presidency, including coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Arctic Department, the Faroese Government, and the Arctic Council Secretariat in Tromsø.
• Coordination and response to internal and external consultations
• Various foreign policy and general practical ad hoc tasks.

About the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is organizationally placed under the Naalakkersuisut for Foreign Affairs, Business, and Natural Resources. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs employs approximately 26 staff members. The office consists of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nuuk as well as representations in Brussels, Washington DC, Reykjavik, and Beijing.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the central authority in the Self-Government that represents Greenland's interests of an international nature and coordinates and facilitates the international activities of the sector departments. Our work thus includes both relations with other countries and regional and international collaborations, including in the Nordic Council, the Arctic Council, as well as in the UN Human Rights Council and the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. The Self-Government also actively participates in defense and security policy issues relevant to Greenland in collaboration with Denmark. Further information can be found at www.naalakkersuisut.gl

Your qualifications and competencies

• Relevant educational/practical background
• Knowledge of Greenland's foreign policy relations
• Experience working in politically governed organizations will be an advantage.
• Experience working in international environments and organizations and/or working abroad will be an advantage.
• Good skills in English.
• In-depth knowledge of Greenlandic society and culture
• Proficiency in Greenlandic, Danish, English, and possibly other languages is a significant advantage.

What we offer

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a workplace with good energy, so we can offer welcoming colleagues with a good mood in an informal environment.

The department's area of responsibility for Foreign Affairs is a busy area where we collaborate and work together to cover all aspects, including in connection with travel activities. Employees will, in some contexts, need to represent Greenland externally - when Greenland is hosting visits. We strive for each employee to feel valued and to find meaning in going to work. We support individual needs for further development and education, both personally and professionally.

Additional information

If you want to know more about the positions, you are welcome to contact Camilla Aviaja Olsen at the Department's official email nap@nanoq.gl or at +299 34 50 00.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement applicable at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

For an applicant with the right documentable skills, employment as a special consultant, chief consultant, or senior advisor can take place in accordance with the applicable collective 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 termination of the employment relationship.

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