Employees for the Youth Project Naput

SEARCH THIS POSITION New initiative for the prevention and combating of homelessness among young people in Greenland. We are looking for an engaged project employee for a youth project in Nuuk.

The project is aimed at young people who are outside the system. The project will end in late 2026.

Together with a leader and 2 colleagues, you form an outreach team, where the main task is to be a mentor for young people who are - or at risk of becoming - homeless.

You are open-minded and empathetic, and have various experiences with the target group of vulnerable individuals with different social and psychological challenges.

We are looking for an employee who has social pedagogical experience and who is able to work with the target group based on the principles of "help for self-help." Our target group has various mental and social challenges and consists of young people up to 30 years old. You must be able to maintain an overview and ensure structure and calm in chaotic situations.

The project is based at Kofoed's School Nuuk, which is an independent institution that offers help for self-help to people in socially vulnerable positions. We provide an active, developing, and alcohol-free social network for all unemployed and vulnerable individuals who want to be part of a community where there is room for everyone.

Work tasks, including.

· Outreach work.

· Motivational conversations.

· Relationship work.

· Accompanying students as needed, as well as providing social support to address acute social challenges.

· Help young people concretely based on their situation, including starting education, work, housing if possible.

Prevention of homelessness among young people.

· Knowledge sharing and data collection about the target group.

· Use of social media

Professional profile – experiences

· Experience in working with the target group of young people.

· Experience in pedagogical work with people in vulnerable positions.

Professional profile – competencies

· Educated as a pedagogue, social worker, or equivalent relevant education.

Necessary personal competencies

It is a great advantage if you have in-depth knowledge of Greenlandic language and culture.

• You can maintain an overview, structure, and calm in chaotic situations.
• You can work independently and in a structured manner, as well as have a desire to contribute to the professional development of the project.
• You are good at creating and maintaining good collaborative relationships with our target audience, colleagues, and partners.
• You have good communication skills.
• Can use social media.

A workplace where we are strongly oriented towards a well-functioning team and wish to maintain and develop social capital. The project will be based at Kofoeds Skole Nuuk. We want trust, collaboration, and job satisfaction to be among the guiding elements in our work environment. Would you like to know more? For further information about the position, you are welcome to contact Principal Charlotte Ludvigsen at tel. (+299) 53 42 47, and if you have questions about the employment conditions, you are welcome to contact HR Manager at Kofoeds Skole Bente Fasmer at +45 41 73 32 69.

Employment conditions, etc.

Employment from April 1, 2026 (or by further agreement) and running until December 31, 2026. The position is on average 40 hours per week. Working hours can be expected to be flexible based on what makes sense in relation to contact with the target group.

Employment in accordance with the agreement between the Government of Greenland and AK regarding the functional agreement for employees in the Greenland Self-Government and the Greenlandic municipalities or according to the agreement between the Government of Greenland and AK for social workers and caseworkers employed under the Self-Government and the Greenlandic municipalities.

Unfortunately, there is no possibility of providing housing in connection with the employment.

Application

The application deadline is Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM GMT.

Your application with CV and exam papers is sent via the state's e-recruitment system – click on apply for the position.

We expect to conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.

We strive for the employee composition to reflect the surrounding community. Therefore, all interested parties – regardless of ethnic background, religion, gender, or age – are encouraged to apply for the position.