Secretary for Oqaasiliortut

RE-ADVERTISEMENT: Secretary for Oqaasiliortut responsible for case processing and terminology Oqaasileriffik in Nuuk is seeking an employee for a position as a full-time officer, consultant, or AC officer with the function of secretary for Oqaasiliortut (Greenland's Language Council). The position is to be filled as soon as possible or by further agreement.

The position is classified as an assistant, consultant, or AC assistant depending on qualifications and experience.

About the position

As the secretary for Oqaasiliortut, you will play a central role in serving the Greenlandic Language Commission and in the professional work with the Greenlandic language.

• Your tasks will include: Secretariat support for Oqaasiliortut, including case processing and preparation of meetings, cases, and decision-making basis.
• Preparation of minutes and follow-up on the committee's decisions
• Language processing and terminology work
• Documentation and analysis work focusing on the Greenlandic language
• Participation in collaborative projects concerning Greenlandic as well as possibly other Inuit languages and Nordic languages.
• Response to linguistic inquiries from citizens and authorities as part of Oqaasileriffik's response service.

The position involves both independent professional work and close collaboration with colleagues and external partners.

Qualifications

• We expect you to have a linguistic education.
• Has a solid background knowledge and documented experience working with the Greenlandic language.
• Has knowledge of research and analysis methods
• Has experience with or insight into language processing and terminology work.
• Works independently, structured, and analytically
• Is proactive and takes responsibility for progress in tasks.
• It is a requirement that you master: Greenlandic at a native level or an equivalent very high written and spoken level.
• Danish
• English
• We offer A professionally specialized workplace focused on the development and documentation of the Greenlandic language
• Insight into and participation in the work of language standardization and terminological development
• A committed and professional environment with skilled colleagues
• A workplace in development with opportunities for professional immersion.

The working hours are 40 hours per week.

About Oqaasileriffik

Oqaasileriffik is a unit under the Department of Education, Culture, Sports and Church. The unit operates within the framework of the applicable legislation on the Greenlandic language and is responsible for tasks related to documentation, development, and dissemination of the language.

Further information can be found at www.oqaasileriffik.gl.

About Oqaasiliortut

The organizational status, tasks, and activities of the Greenland Language Council are outlined in the Inatsisartut Act No. 5 of June 1, 2017, regarding the Greenland Language Council.

Further information

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting:

Beatrine Heilmann, head of secretariat (behe@oqaasileriffik.gl, tel.: +299 38 40 61).

Application deadline

The application, including CV and educational certificates, must be received no later than Friday, June 12, 2026.

 

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel for joining and leaving as well as relocation of personal belongings, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

For an applicant with the right documentable competencies, employment as a special consultant, chief consultant, or senior advisor can occur in accordance with the applicable collective agreement.

Housing

No housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has housing through employment in the Self-Government, the right to the assigned housing is retained. The housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

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