AC officer sought for the staff in the Administration for Welfare and Labor Market

AC officer sought for the staff in the Department of Welfare and Labor Market

A workday with professional breadth and a good collegial community awaits

We are looking for a motivated and professionally skilled colleague for the Staff in the Department of Welfare and Labor Market in Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq.

As an AC officer in the Staff, you should thrive in working in the tension between the political level and the practice, where political visions, ideas, and wishes are translated into concrete actions for the benefit of the citizens in Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq.

What do we offer:

We can offer exciting tasks where your opinion matters, close collaboration with management, and professional development – in a department with a good environment, both professionally and socially.

We emphasize solving tasks that make sense. Therefore, there is room to share your views, discuss both the task and the overarching perspectives, or delve into your profession together with a colleague.

What do we expect from you:

We emphasize both your professional and personal competencies. You may have experience, but you are also welcome to apply if you are newly graduated. Our AC officers usually have various academic degrees at the master's level, but if you have a bachelor's degree and can see yourself in the position, we would also be happy to receive an application from you.

As an AC officer in the Staff in the Department of Welfare and Labor Market, you will help ensure a good decision-making basis for both our politicians and the management of the department.

You will among other things work with:

∙Written communication, including case presentations, notes, analyses, consultation responses, etc.

∙Project management from start to finish

∙Coordination between the political and administrative level

∙The department's economy

∙Development of new workflows

We are looking for a versatile employee who thrives with a wide range of tasks and does not hold back from working on topics where you may not yet have expertise. There is an opportunity to adjust some of the tasks according to your wishes and competencies.

We are also looking for a good colleague who will engage professionally and socially in the community in the department.

If you can say yes to the following, we would very much like to receive an application from you:

·I am interested in Greenland

·I am motivated to make a difference in a politically governed organization

·I am strong in written communication

·I can use Excel and would like to learn more

·I am professionally skilled and want to become even better

·I take responsibility and work independently

·I can ask for feedback and help

About the workplace:

The Department of Welfare and Labor Market solves tasks within the elderly sector, disability and social psychiatry, as well as job and social services.

The Staff supports the politicians (especially the Committee for Social and Disability and the Committee for Elderly and Care), the director, and the department heads within the department's area. The tasks cover all of the department's professional areas.

The Staff consists of about 10 employees with different educations and experiences in their backgrounds. You will report to the head of staff but will also have close collaboration with department heads and the director.

It is an advantage if you are familiar with Greenland, including the language, but not a requirement. It is essential that you are interested in Greenland and in engaging in life in Nuuk.

Nuuk is a fantastic city, the world's smallest capital, located in magnificent nature and with a wealth of offerings in culture, sports, and leisure.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Criminal record:

This position is covered by the law on the obligation to obtain a criminal record. According to the law, employment can only begin when the municipality has received a criminal record. We must therefore point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the Police.

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland, according to the agreement/contract applicable at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Housing:
No staff housing can be provided for the position.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact for further information about the position and associated tasks to:

Head of Staff Lise Buchardt, tel. +299 48 48 87 or email: ks16libu@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job no. 724-26, and attached educational certificate and documentation of previous employment, etc. must be uploaded before the deadline expires.

How to apply:

Applications must be sent electronically, via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.

Note:

We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please send your application electronically via the job posting.

Application deadline: August 23, 2026