Senior Officer for Security and Defense Policy

SEARCH THIS POSITION AC consultant for the security and defense policy area in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Are you interested in international politics? Can you see yourself working at the intersection of foreign affairs and the local anchoring of initiatives in areas such as defense? Would you like to contribute to shaping Greenland's security policy? Then the position as an associate in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs might be something for you.

About the position

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is seeking a new case handler to join a small team of employees tasked with safeguarding Greenland's interests in the area of security and defense policy both nationally and internationally.

Your primary task will be to support the case processing within the team's portfolio, which includes:

• Coordination of cases with the Danish security authorities, including with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding, among other things, the annual holding of the Permanent Committee with the USA as well as matters concerning Pituffik Space Base.
• Settlement preparation work and implementation in close collaboration with the Ministry of Defence as part of the Government of Greenland's involvement in the Danish defense agreement.
• Policy development in the area of security policy.
• Ongoing dialogue across national and international partners, including a focus on the development of Greenland's bilateral relations and Greenland's participation in cooperation in international forums.
• Close contact and collaboration with the Government of Greenland's representations and the seconded employee from the Government of Greenland in DANATO.
• Analysis and advice for the use of the department's management.
• Ongoing ministerial servicing as well as coordination of high-level meetings and visits, etc.
• General support for administrative tasks, including those related to the Inatsisartut.
• Representation at international conferences and similar events.

About you

We imagine that you have a longer higher education and experience with political decision-making processes. The position requires a strong, committed, and outgoing person who can act and represent Greenland in an international environment. Therefore, you should have a strong personal drive, good communication skills (Greenlandic/Danish/English language skills are an advantage), as well as in-depth knowledge of Greenlandic societal conditions. Concrete experience in handling areas related to defense and security policy or Greenland's foreign affairs in general is an advantage.

With the international attention Greenland is experiencing, the position requires adaptability and flexibility, as the daily routine in the department is busy and changeable. Therefore, we place great emphasis on our employees' willingness to support and help each other in task resolution. Conversely, we offer a trusting work environment where you will have good opportunities for professional sparring and development. In the long term, you should be prepared to be transferred to other areas of responsibility within the department.

You should expect travel activity in connection with the position. Future deployment may be an option for the right applicant.

About the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Department of Foreign Affairs consists of approximately 30 employees located in Nuuk and at our 4 representations in Brussels, Washington D.C., Reykjavik, and Beijing. If you want to know more about the Department of Foreign Affairs, you can find more information about us at www.naalakkersuisut.gl.

Security approval

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

Further information

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Department Head Mininnguaq Kleist or Special Consultant Sophie Rud at email nap@nanoq.gl or by phone at 34 50 00.

Application

The application deadline is May 19, 2026, with a start as soon as possible and no later than July 1, 2026.

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.

Housing

An unfurnished staff housing can be assigned to the position according to the applicable rules at any given time. Housing cannot be assigned to individuals who already have staff housing or another property owned by the municipality or the Government of Greenland. Rent and deposit are paid according to the applicable rules for the assigned housing. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

Rent and housing standards may vary depending on the age of the property, ownership conditions, etc. There may be a waiting period for the allocation of permanent staff housing, which is why temporary accommodation may occur, including in smaller housing communities or hotel apartments, for which taxation applies. It is not possible to keep larger pets such as dogs or cats in staff or temporary housing.

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