Archivist

The National Museum of Greenland is seeking an Archivist – with special responsibility for Greenland's cultural history and education.

Nunatta Katersugaasivia Allagaateqarfialu (hereafter NKA) is seeking an academic employee as an archivist for employment as soon as possible or by further agreement.

The archivist will work to fulfill the purpose clause in the Inatsisartut Act on the archival system through the following tasks:

- Development and implementation of a strategy for managing archives from public authorities and institutions.

- Receive and process submissions from both public institutions and private entities.

- Prepare information and guidance materials.

- Conduct supervision of documentation and archiving practices in public institutions and authorities.

- Develop preservation and disposal plans.

- Guided public institutions and authorities, and answered routine inquiries about archiving and archival matters.

The archivist is responsible for the special area 'Greenland's cultural history and education'. This special area includes the following tasks:

- Guided researchers and others who wish to use the archive's collections within the archivist's special area.

- Response to routine inquiries from users.

- Conduct research within the special area, primarily based on the collections of the archive and museum. For this work, the archivist has 2/7 of their total working time at their disposal, excluding availability hours.

- Communication of collections and research, including in larger communication projects in collaboration with the other archivists and inspectors of NKA.

- To develop a strategy for the collection, registration, and accessibility of the sales area.

We are looking for you who:

- Has an in-depth knowledge of Greenlandic societal conditions, Greenland's history, and culture.

- Has a relevant education in the humanities or social sciences at least at the BA level; other similar qualifications may be considered.

- Is Greenlandic-speaking and can formulate Danish and English in writing and speech.

- Is familiar with public administration as well as societal conditions, particularly in the area of public administration.

Furthermore, we would like you to:

- Has experience with authority-facing work as well as case processing.

- Has experience with journaling and archiving.

- Has knowledge of the Archives Act and the work with the provisions of the Archives Act as well as other relevant legislation such as the Public Access to Information Act, the Data Protection Act, etc.

- Can work independently and is good at collaborating with others

- has an interest in documentation and archival work, including information retrieval.

We offer:

- A small but exciting workplace with opportunities for professional development.

- A workplace with good conditions for influencing one's own and shared workflows.

- A good working environment with skilled colleagues.

- Many balls in the air – but also time for contemplation.

About Nunatta Allagaateqarfia

Nunatta Allagaateqarfia today constitutes a single institution along with Nunatta Katersugaasivia Allagaateqarfialu (NKA). Nunatta Allagaateqarfia has 2 departments with staff located in the university and research park Ilimmarfik, where the headquarters is situated. Additionally, there is the Building and Construction Archive located at a separate address on Paassaasivik 10.

There are 6-7 employees working daily in the archive's departments. In addition, there are 1-2 student assistants. Nunatta Allagaateqarfia constitutes Greenland's only and comprehensive archival service.

Additional information about NKA can be found on the website: www.nka.gl

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 applicable at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Housing

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

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