AC Officer or Special Consultant for IT & International Cooperation

SEARCH THIS POSITION Greenland's Fisheries and Hunting Control (GFJK) is seeking an AC officer or Special Consultant for IT & International Cooperation.

The Department of IT and International Cooperation in Greenland's Fisheries and Hunting Control (GFJK) is seeking a proactive, structured, and analytical employee who wants to help drive and further develop the tasks of fisheries control for Greenland's most important industry.

Work tasks

• Development, validation, and follow-up on GFJK's data collection from vessels, buyers, controllers, observers, and international partners.
• Development of reports for analytical use
• Monitoring, control, and surveillance of fishing, including follow-up on quota consumption and regulations for Greenlandic and foreign vessels.
• Case processing - e.g. catch certification, violation cases, etc.
• Planning and development of new working methods and tasks
• Preparation of instructions
• Preparation of proposals for changes to internal guidelines and Greenlandic legislation, incorporation of international obligations, and monitoring developments in other countries regarding fisheries regulation;
• Participation in international meetings and negotiations.

• A person with relevant higher education is being sought. This could be an education in fisheries technology, geography, IT, data science, statistics, political science, international management, economics, law among others.
• In-depth knowledge of data processing tools, especially Excel, but also experience with databases, SQL, and GIS will be an advantage.
• Good analytical and planning skills that can provide an informed basis for making decisions.
• Is ready to take responsibility for the progress of the tasks and to ensure the quality of the task solution.
• Has a flexible and accommodating attitude towards both work and colleagues.
• Good oral and written communication skills in Danish and English.
• Administrative experience from public or private companies, including with record-keeping systems, is an advantage.
• Knowledge of practical fisheries management will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the Greenlandic language is an advantage.

We expect that you

• Is independent, responsible, and proactive.
• Solves tasks in a structured and analytical manner.
• Wants to work in an informal, but serious organization.
• Is set to work engaged in a politically led organization.
• Contributes to the social life in the department with good humor

• Has knowledge of the Greenlandic society and understanding of social conditions.
• The bilingual Greenlandic/Danish is an advantage.

• A position with opportunities for development.
• Flexible tasks depending on needs and wishes
• Engaged and motivated colleagues.
• A workplace with good and open communication between management and employees.
• A nice and inclusive work environment with a focus on well-being and collaboration.

Contact:

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact the Head of IT & International Cooperation, Jacqui Schandorf, at tel. +299 34 53 73 or email jacs@nanoq.gl.

If you want more information about Self-Government, you can read more at www.nanoq.gl under Jobs.

Application

The application deadline is August 9, 2026. Start date as soon as possible or by agreement.

Criminal record

The position is conditional upon you being able to present a clean criminal record. The criminal record will be obtained as part of the hiring process.

ABOUT GFJK

Greenland's Fisheries and Hunting Control (GFJK) is responsible for monitoring, surveillance, and control.

of Greenlandic fishing, hunting, and trapping. GFJK's main objective is to ensure that

Greenland's Self-Government fishing and hunting legislation is complied with; including the rules,

som udstedes i henhold til bilaterale fiskeriaftaler eller i medfør af Grønlands deltagelse 

i internationale organisationer. Arbejdet foregår i et tæt samarbejde med 

Department of Fisheries and Hunting.

GFJK consists of a headquarters in Nuuk and 3 regional offices in Sisimiut, Ilulissat, and Nuuk.

There are 17 employees at the headquarters, organized into four departments:

IT and International Cooperation, Control, Economy and HR. In the control department

includes a control body consisting of 11 fishery observers, as well as 3 regional offices with a total of

17 fishing and hunting inspectors.

See also www.gfjk.gl.

The position is in the department of IT and International Cooperation.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to departure and relocation of personal belongings,

in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of accession between

Grønlands Selvstyre og pågældende forhandlingsberettigede organisation.

Housing

No housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has

Staff housing through appointment in the Self-Government retains the right to designated staff housing.

The employee residence is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon

termination of the employment relationship.

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We do not accept applications via email.