Development Consultant

If you are passionate about making a difference for citizens in mental distress, you can now be part of the development and establishment of Inulerivik.

We are looking for a substitute for the position of development consultant from March 1, 2026, until March 1, 2027, who has competencies in data, analysis, coordination, and project work – the substitute position is anchored in Inulerivik, National Therapy and Counseling Center.

The center has, among other things, direct citizen contact in the form of therapeutic treatment, while closely collaborating with social workers in the municipalities along the coast. Psychological and therapeutic services in Inulerivik include; the adult area that treats adults experiencing mental distress, the child area, Qinngorneq, and Klinik Killiliisa, where individuals with sexually abusive behavior towards children and young people or thoughts thereof have the opportunity for treatment.

The tasks include close collaboration and dialogue with colleagues in the new center, the Department for Children and Youth, the management of the Social Agency, and other relevant departments. Additionally, the consultant will play a central role in collaborating with upcoming external partners and their management. Therefore, the consultant may be responsible for the internal development and coordination of the center, as well as communication across relevant partners, the political level, and other stakeholders.

Concrete tasks in the position:

• Develop referral procedures and guidelines in collaboration with relevant sectors.
• Develop collaboration agreements across the center.
• Be involved in developing and creating new and/or customized concepts.
• Working with data and materials
• Plan and execute evaluation and monitoring of the center's establishment phase.

• You will become part of a new center that will be undergoing significant development.
• You will have professionally strong colleagues and sparring partners.
• A workplace where there is plenty of room to grow, and where employee well-being is highly valued.
• A position with good opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Opportunity for supervision.
• Be part of bringing together Greenland's national therapy and counseling services in a single center.

• has a relevant higher education degree
• has experience with project work, preferably from a politically governed organization
• has knowledge of Greenlandic societal conditions and culture
• has a well-developed understanding of employee competence development and the education sector
• has strong communication skills and understands how to listen and talk to people from different fields.
• can work in organizational frameworks that are under development and be adaptable
• can thrive in working under the political decision-making layers that influence your tasks
• can work intensively up to deadlines for status reports and other deliveries

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and is located at our treatment center in Nuuk. Some travel activity is expected in connection with the position. The position is temporary until the end of 2026, possibly with the option for extension.

Additional information

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact the Center Leader in Inulerivik, Naja Lund Kielsen, at tel. +299 346054 or by email at nalk@nanoq.gl.

The position is desired to be filled on March 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Salary and employment conditions

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

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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