The Government of Greenland is seeking a department head for Angerlarsimaffik Isikkivik in Sisimiut. The position involves daily management, creating duty schedules, financial management, and collaboration with parents and professionals. We expect a qualified educator with leadership experience and an interest in working with foster children.
1 department head for Angerlarsimaffik Isikkivik to Secure department in Sisimiut
1 department manager for Angerlarsimaffik Isikkivik
to the Secured department in Sisimiut
The start date is June 1, 2026, or by agreement.
About Isikkivik
Isikkivik is located in Sisimiut, Greenland. Isikkivik is under the Department of Social Affairs, Family and Justice for neglected children and young people aged 13 to 18, with aftercare for ages 18 to 23. The placed children have had a childhood marked by neglect and come from all over Greenland.
Our closest partners are Qasapermiut and Pilutaq, with whom we collaborate as needed as a gathering point for shared use of boats and cabins.
The pedagogy at Isikkivik is based on a cognitive, resource-oriented, and appreciative approach in a structured environment. We emphasize that they have a stable everyday life with schooling or work training, leisure interests, and a social life outside the institution. On weekends and holidays, we try to offer the children good experiences in nature in the form of cabin trips, hunting and skiing trips, as well as participating in various events in the city.
Reference
The department manager's nearest reference is the principal at Angerlarsimaffik Isikkivik.
About the position:
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You must be ready to take on the following functions: Manage the daily operations in collaboration with the rest of the management team.
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Prepare duty schedules
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Ensure that the department's financial framework is adhered to.
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Plan and conduct the department's staff meetings, as well as follow up on
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decisions. Plan and conduct children's meetings in the department
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Ensure that the department works according to the professional objectives.
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Ensure that the department works in accordance with the established structure and framework.
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Provide supervision in relation to the employees in the department and in the house as a whole.
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Prepare status descriptions, development plans, and notifications.
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Facilitate the interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Conduct the primary collaboration with parents.
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Plan the admission and discharge of new residents.
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Receive and introduce new employees.
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Insight for the young age group 13-23 years
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We expect: That you are a trained educator and preferably with further education in management.
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That you have experience working with placed children in difficult circumstances.
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That you have a talent for leadership and are visible as a professional.
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That you are visionary on behalf of your profession.
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That you have a desire to continuously educate yourself and keep up with the development of the field.
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We offer: An exciting job with the opportunity to independently shape the content of the job.
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A job in a development-oriented residential institution with the child at the center.
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A job where you have professionally qualified colleagues who focus on a good working environment.
The working hours are 40 hours per week.
Criminal record/Child certificate:
This position is subject to the law requiring the collection of a criminal record/child certificate. According to the law, employment can only begin once Isikkivik has obtained a criminal record/child certificate.
The criminal record/child certificate will be included in the assessment of who should be hired for the position.
Additional information
If you would like to know more about the positions, you are welcome to contact Director Ânâ-Grethe Klein, phone +299 580333 email. isikkivik@isikkivik.gl
Application
The positions are applied for via www.naalakkersuit.gl
Application deadline: 7/5-2026
Salary and employment conditions
Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation travel and moving expenses, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement applicable at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.
Housing
An unfurnished staff housing can be allocated for the position according to the applicable rules at any given time. Housing cannot be allocated 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 allocated 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.
Submit your application, CV, educational and course certificates, as well as other relevant documents by clicking "Send application."
We do not accept applications via email.
Employer Details
Naalakkersuisut
Imaneq 4
3900 Nuuk , Grønland
Email: Isikkivik@isikkivik.gl
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Job Title
Department Head for Angerlarsimaffik Isikkivik
Job Type
Full Time
Application Deadline
May 7, 2026
Contact Person
Ânâ-Grethe Klein
Isikkivik@isikkivik.gl
+299 580333
Job category
Management and Personnel /
Institution and School Management (Management and Staff)
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