Consultant for Job and Social Services Ittoqqortoormiit

Consultant for Job and Social Services Ittoqqortoormiit

The Municipality of Sermersooq is seeking a skilled and committed consultant to handle interdisciplinary tasks in job and social services in Ittoqqortoormiit. The consultant will primarily work on labor market, qualification, guidance, educational, and social professional tasks. It is expected that job and social services in Ittoqqortoormiit will create development in accordance with applicable guidelines so that the consultant can independently work purposefully according to the goals set by the municipality and participate in the continuation of the ongoing development in all professional areas. The position is desired to start on November 1, 2026, or by further agreement.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application where the motivation for the tasks in the position can be clearly read.

The position is full-time and is placed under the Municipality of Sermersooq’s administration for Welfare and Labor Market, Majoriaq Ittoqqortoormiit, where the center manager is the immediate supervisor.

All employees in Job and Social Services work based on the values outlined below, therefore all applicants for the position are expected to adhere to the values, which are:

·Professionalism – to master the profession at the right level

·Community view – to have an understanding of the local community in task resolution

·Execution – to achieve good results with the core task

·Holistic understanding – to see Majoriaq as a whole

·Strategy – to set direction and frameworks for Majoriaq

·Communication – to engage in dialogue internally and externally

·Development – to strengthen people, processes, and organization

·Guidance – to work professionally with the core task

Content of the position:

·Counter service and telephone citizen contact

·Registration of unemployed in Winformatik and GetOrganized

·Matching groups of unemployed including decisions

·Case processing of applications for job-seeking benefits, public assistance, early retirement, and old-age pension. It is expected, however, that after a transition with training in case processing, the preparation of decisions will also be included

·Administration of sanctions and stoppage of benefits for job-ready unemployed

·Administration of mobility-promoting benefits and external applications

·Guidance and counseling of citizens regarding opportunities for work, qualification, education, or pension matters

·Conducting clarification processes for work capacity assessment for job-ready unemployed, early retirement applicants, and early retirees under reassessment

·Financial tasks

·Contributing to collaboration with the business community and educational institutions

·Collaborating with other administrations in the municipality

·Participating in solving various ad hoc tasks

Expectations:

·That you have an education in administration and have experience in the relevant fields

·That you have knowledge of educational, labor market, and social professional conditions

·That you are proactive, resilient, and inspiring to others

·That you meet people at eye level and with respect while also being consistent

·That you do not have substance abuse problems

·That you can participate in identifying wishes and needs in the labor market area

·Being bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement

We offer:

A challenging job with opportunities to shape the content and take on significant independent responsibility in an organization in development and change. We emphasize a solid onboarding to both the job and workplace and strive to ensure a good collaborative climate with close support as well as room for initiative and creativity.

There will be opportunities to take an MSP, guidance basic education, or other qualifications related to the fields.

Criminal record:

This position is subject to the law requiring the collection of 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 collective agreement between the Government of Greenland, according to the agreement/collective agreement in effect at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

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: Development Manager Pilúnguak Poulsen, tel. +299 58 79 34 or email: ks05pipo@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job no. 914-26, and accompanied by educational certificates and documentation of previous employment, etc. must be uploaded before the deadline.

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: September 27, 2026