AC Executive Officer

IPPS - The Council for Human Rights is seeking a dedicated AC officer with strong communication and project management skills, who will contribute to our work to promote and protect human rights in Greenland.

In the position, you will have a daily routine with many interfaces and diverse tasks, ranging from secretarial support for the Council and facilitation of its meetings, to contributions to UN and consultation processes, project management, and communication support for our website and Facebook page.

You will especially play a central role in the development, production, and quality assurance of our content in Greenlandic.

With us, you will be part of a small secretariat consisting of a total of two AC employees and a secretariat manager, who work closely together across disciplines and areas of responsibility.

You have a good opportunity to organize your time and tasks in a way that best suits both the rest of the team and your own wishes and needs in everyday life.

We offer

A unique opportunity to put human rights on the agenda

A daily life where you have great freedom of action within the given framework.

A position where you have the opportunity to stay updated, learn new things, and network in the field of human rights.

A working hours from 8 AM to 4 PM

Good opportunities for further education

Annual business trip related to human rights information either to the coast or to Denmark.

Work tasks:

Contribute to communication on our website and social media, where you will have a special responsibility regarding production and quality assurance in Greenlandic and Danish.

Project management

Contribute to the secretariat support of the Council and facilitation of council meetings.

Coordination and collaboration with stakeholders, including authorities, civil society, and international organizations.

Participate in monitoring the human rights situation in Greenland and identify areas for improvement, as well as contribute to the preparation of analyses and reports in the field.

Qualifications:

Relevant education

Ability to work independently and in teams

Good written and oral communication skills in both Greenlandic and Danish

Experience with project management and coordination of activities is an advantage.

Knowledge of – or interest in – human rights

Employment conditions

The position is full-time and is located in Nuuk. Employment will be based on an individual contract.

No housing can be provided for the position.

Apply for the position

Send your application, CV, and any relevant documents to Secretary Chief Sofia Rossen, email: sofia@ipps.gl no later than February 26, 2026.

Interviews are conducted continuously after the application deadline.

Additional information:

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the head of the secretariat, Sofia Rossen – feel free to send a text message to +299 22 95 00.

About us

IPPS - The Council for Human Rights is an independent organization that works to strengthen awareness of and the implementation of human rights in Greenland.

The council consists of 13 members, supported by a secretariat, and our common task is, among other things, to identify and address human rights challenges in society, advise public authorities and private actors, as well as to increase awareness of and engagement in human rights among the population.

Learn more about us and our work at www.ipps.gl

 

INUIT PISINNAATITAAFFII PILLUGIT SIUNNERSUISOQATIGIIT translates to "INUIT LIVING CONDITIONS AND SUPPORT SERVICES."

The Council for Human Rights

Issortarfimmut 7, 102 – 3900 Nuuk

Mobile (+299) 22 95 00