Administrative Employee with a Flair for Communication

WANT TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION Do you want to help strengthen the rights and living conditions of the elderly in Greenland?

The Elderly Representative's Secretariat is seeking a dedicated and independent administrative employee with strong communication skills, who can start on September 1, 2026, or by further agreement.

The position is carried out from your place of residence. The elder spokesperson's institution has good experience with digital work methods and remote work.

We are looking for an employee who is proficient in both Greenlandic and Danish in writing and speaking, has an interest in the conditions of the elderly, and thrives in a daily routine where administrative tasks, communication, and coordination go hand in hand.

Your work tasks

As an administrative employee, you will work with among other things:

• Conversations with the elderly and their relatives about challenges and needs as well as guidance and advice.
• Preparation of notes based on conversations with the elderly and their relatives.
• Follow-up on current cases based on applicable legislation, regulations, and guidelines.
• Contact with municipal administrations regarding old-age pensions, referrals to nursing homes, etc.
• Preparation of notifications regarding elderly citizens
• Preparation of official correspondence to municipal administrations, departments, and other authorities.
• Preparation of news, press releases, and debate articles
• Maintenance of the website's content on the conditions of the elderly
• Planning of debate-generating activities in collaboration with the Elderly Ombudsman
• Preparation of a draft response to the consultation
• Coordination of press contact and collaboration with external actors
• Coordination of orientation trips
• Coordination of external consultants' work

We expect that you:

• Has administrative experience and preferably knowledge of legislation or legal issues.
• Has good written and verbal communication skills
• Can convey complex issues in a clear and understandable way.
• Works independently, structured, and responsibly
• Is flexible, committed, and solution-oriented.
• Has good collaboration skills
• Is welcoming, listening, and curious
• Master both Greenlandic and Danish in writing and speech.

• An exciting and meaningful position focused on the rights and living conditions of the elderly.
• High degree of independence and flexibility
• Opportunity to work from your home location

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization at the time of commencement.

Housing

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

Application deadline: August 18, 2026

Interviews are held after the application deadline has passed.

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact the Elder Representative Kiista P. Isaksen at mobile phone +299 544729 or email; kipi@nanoq.gl.

We look forward to receiving your application.