Secretary for Oqaasiliortut with responsibility for case processing and terminology

Oqaasileriffik in Nuuk is seeking an employee for a position as a full-time officer, consultant, or AC officer with the function of secretary for Oqaasiliortut (Greenland's Language Council). The position is desired to be filled as soon as possible or by further agreement.

The position will be classified as an assistant, consultant, or AC assistant depending on qualifications and experience.

About the position

As the secretary for Oqaasiliortut, you will play a central role in serving the Greenlandic Language Committee and in the professional work with the Greenlandic language.

Your tasks will include, among other things:

• Secretariat support for the Oqaasiliortut, including case processing as well as preparation of meetings, cases, and decision-making basis.
• Preparation of minutes and follow-up on the committee's decisions
• Language processing and terminology work
• Documentation and analysis work focusing on the Greenlandic language
• Participation in collaborative projects regarding Greenlandic as well as possibly other Inuit languages and Nordic languages.
• Response to linguistic inquiries from citizens and authorities as part of Oqaasileriffik's response service.

Qualifications

We expect that you:

• Has a linguistic education
• Has a solid background knowledge and documented experience working with the Greenlandic language.
• Has knowledge of research and analysis methods
• Has experience with or insight into language processing and terminology work
• Works independently, structured, and analytically
• Is proactive and takes responsibility for progress in tasks.

• Greenlandic at native speaker level or equivalent very high written and spoken level
• Danish
• English

• A professionally specialized workplace focused on the development and documentation of the Greenlandic language.
• Insight into and participation in the work of language standardization and terminological development
• A dedicated and professional environment with skilled colleagues.
• A workplace in development with opportunities for professional immersion.

About Oqaasileriffik

Oqaasileriffik is a unit under the Department of Education, Culture, Sports and Church. The unit operates within the framework of the applicable legislation on the Greenlandic language and is responsible for tasks related to documentation, development, and dissemination of the language.

Further information can be found at www.oqaasileriffik.gl.

About Oqaasiliortut

The organizational status, tasks, and activities of Oqaasiliortut are outlined in the Inatsisartut Act No. 5 of June 1, 2017, on the Greenland Language Council.

Further information

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting:

Beatrine Heilmann, head of secretariat (behe@oqaasileriffik.gl, tel.: +299 38 40 61).

Application deadline

The application, including CV and educational certificates, must be received no later than Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to travel for joining and leaving and relocation of personal belongings, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force 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 assigned staff housing is retained. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon the termination of the employment relationship.

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