AC Officer/Special Consultant

SEARCH THIS POSITION AC executive/special consultant for the Maritime Office – Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Outlying Districts

Would you like to work with critical infrastructure in a country that has the world's attention?

Would you like to contribute to decisions about ports, shipping, and infrastructure at a time when Greenland is playing an increasingly important role in global security and societal development?

And do you want to work closely with politicians in a civil service that has to navigate a new and more complex global situation every day?

Then the position as AC consultant/special advisor in the Maritime Office might be your next step.

Close to politics, power, and reality

As an employee in the Department of Housing, Infrastructure, and Outlying Districts, you become part of the administrative engine room where political decisions become reality. You work closely with the political level of the Naalakkersuisut and contribute directly to the basis for decisions, legislation, and strategic choices that have significance far beyond Greenland's borders.

Here, there is a short distance between analysis and action – and your work will be felt in both cities, rural areas, and international collaborations.

Employee with a broad range of competencies for the Port Area

The Infrastructure Department collaborates with relevant national authorities to organize legislation in Greenland, taking into account the special conditions that apply in Greenland. This involves problem-solving that operates at the intersection of law, politics, and specific local circumstances.

There are tasks with significant geopolitical attention, where complex issues must be communicated clearly and distinctly to, for example, external stakeholders or the political level.

The port area includes the management of the Central Port Authority, including the administration of the Port Act and collaboration with local stakeholders such as local port authorities and businesses. The management of the port area also involves close cooperation with the Renovation Agency regarding the self-governing port facilities. There will also be administrative tasks of a technical nature related to the establishment and maintenance of port and quay structures. Internationally, there is cooperation with foreign authorities.

You will actively participate in the implementation of Greenland's Port Sector Plan through close collaboration with consultants on the planning, development, and modernization of port projects across the country, focusing on future-proof solutions in line with the sector plan's goals.

The task area is broad, and the specific tasks in the maritime and port sector will be continuously organized in collaboration with the head of the Maritime Office.

Critical maritime infrastructure in focus

The Maritime Office works with shipping and ports – areas that are crucial for Greenland's supply security, business development, and international relations.

As part of the office, you will among other things:

• Work on the development and management of port legislation
• Perform tasks as Central Port Authority
• Engage in dialogue with local port authorities, businesses, and citizens.
• Engage in close collaboration with consultants in connection with port construction and renovation projects.
• Collaboration with national authorities and international actors
• Contribute to the development and renovation of self-governing owned port facilities.
• Handle technical, legal, and political issues in interaction.

Your role

You will have a broad role with responsibility and variety, including:

• Project management and coordination
• Political servicing and preparation of decision-making proposals
• Development of policies and strategies
• Legislative work and hearings
• Meetings with stakeholders and partners
• Preparation of analyses, notes, and solution proposals
• Ongoing identification of new challenges and opportunities

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for you who:

• Has a relevant academic education
• Motivated by societal development, politics, and responsibility
• Can work in a structured manner in a changing and politically governed everyday life.
• Can communicate complex issues clearly and precisely.
• I want to work at the intersection of law, politics, and practice.

Knowledge of Greenland is an advantage – curiosity and commitment are essential.

What do you get?

• A job in the heart of the world's hotspot
• Insight into – and influence on – decisions of great societal and political significance
• An everyday life close to the political level of the Naalakkersuisut.
• A strong professional environment with dedicated colleagues
• A workplace with a fast pace, high ambitions, and high ceilings.

The Infrastructure Department consists of 11 employees spread across two offices. The department is responsible for the planning, coordination, and resolution of various tasks within aviation, airports, shipping, port traffic, transportation, postal services, and telecommunications. Working in a department means that we must ensure that the politicians have the necessary decision-making basis and we must ensure that the politicians' wishes are implemented.

The work takes place in a busy environment where job satisfaction and responsibility go hand in hand with high professionalism and good results that we can be proud of. Everyday life is characterized by a good mood in an often busy daily routine. We are a workplace with high ceilings, a strong collegial community, and respect for the need to balance work life and family life.

Throughout the year, there are several events for the employees in the Department. This includes an annual boat trip to Nuuk fjord, where there are plenty of opportunities to pick berries, catch trout by hand (or with a fishing rod), or simply relax in the beautiful Greenlandic nature.

The position

There is a vacant position for employment as an AC officer. A candidate with the right competencies and sufficient experience can be hired as a special consultant or chief consultant.

Security clearance

To be considered for the position, you must be able to obtain security clearance according to applicable regulations. Therefore, please initially include a copy of your criminal record from the criminal register. This can be obtained from the local police authority or at: www.politi.gl/bestil-straffeattest/privat-straffeattest

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation 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. A candidate with the right competencies and sufficient experience can be employed as a special consultant, chief consultant, or senior advisor.

Housing

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

Date of commencement

March 9, 2026, or by agreement.

Working hours

40 hours weekly.

Date for conducting job interviews

Conversations will be held continuously.

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