Employees Wanted for New Competence Development Center in Nuuk

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION Would you like to help make a positive difference for citizens with special needs?

The Welfare and Labor Market Administration is seeking employees for the new Competence Development Center in Nuuk. The center is a recently established initiative, and you will have the opportunity to play a central role in the startup of the offering.

The Competence Development Center addresses citizens aged 16 to 28 with special needs, including individuals with mental illnesses, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, or other cognitive and social challenges.

The position is full-time (40 hours weekly) with working hours primarily during the day. You will be part of a small team of about 3 employees and a manager.

Purpose and vision:

The purpose of the center is to create a local offer that works to help citizens with disabilities to master a more independent life and improve their opportunities for employment or further education. The vision is to provide a year-long program that gives participants some of the tools they need to be able to participate more actively in society.

Work tasks:

As an employee at the Competence Development Center, you will work to support citizens in their development in close collaboration with colleagues and other partners.

Your primary tasks will be to:

·Plan and implement learning processes and activities that strengthen citizens' social and professional skills.

·Work on building citizens' self-esteem and motivation for more active participation in society, including employment and education.

·Adapt the processes to the individual citizen's needs and challenges

Support the development of, among other things, practical skills, daily tasks, and coping with personal challenges related to their disability.

Collaboration with colleagues and contributing to the development of the center's methods and content.

Qualifications and personal profile: We are looking for an employee who:

·Is trained as a pedagogue, teacher, or has other relevant experience with the target group.

·Has practical experience with the target group, can adapt, and is creative in your approach to the individual.

Is patient, empathetic, and has a strong ability to build relationships.

Is collaborative, approachable, and remains calm in challenging situations.

Can work both independently and in teams, and takes responsibility for own tasks.

·Is structured and goal-oriented in your work

Being bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement.

We offer:

An exciting and meaningful job with a high degree of influence.

Close collaboration with dedicated colleagues who share your passion for making a difference.

Ongoing professional sparring and opportunities for skills development

Criminal and Child Certificate:

The position is covered by the law on the obligation to obtain criminal and child certificates. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received satisfactory criminal and child certificates. We must therefore point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the child certificate from the National Police as well as the criminal record from the Police.

The child certificate is obtained by the municipality with the consent of the individual, while the criminal record is obtained by the individual from the police.

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland, according to the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Housing:

No staff accommodation can be provided for the position.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact us for further information about the position and associated tasks at:

Leader Maibritt Møller Carlsen, phone +299 52 01 32 or email: mimc@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Application marked with Job no. 351-26, and attached educational certificate and documentation of previous employment, etc. must be uploaded before the deadline expires.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.

We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please submit your application electronically via the job posting.

Application deadline: April 21, 2026