Deputy Chief for Qeqertarsuaq

Kommune Qeqertalik seeks a city manager for Qeqertarsuaq

Do you want to help strengthen municipal services, create coherence between the municipality's professional areas, and contribute to the development of Qeqertarsuaq and Kangerluk?

Kommune Qeqertalik is looking for a visible, collaborative, and action-oriented city manager who can be the municipality's local link between citizens, employees, institutions, businesses, and the central municipal management.

As a city manager, you will play a central role in ensuring that the municipality's political decisions, strategies, and development initiatives are translated into concrete actions locally.

We are looking for a leader who understands Greenlandic society, can build trust and good relationships, and thrives in a varied everyday life where both planned tasks and urgent challenges require overview and decisiveness.

About the position

The position is organizationally placed in INUA in Kommune Qeqertalik and reports to the secretary manager as the immediate supervisor.

As a city manager, you are the municipality's local representative and coordinator in Qeqertarsuaq, focusing on coherent municipal service, local development, and collaboration across professional areas.

You have daily leadership and operational responsibility for Sullissivik and the employees who are organizationally under this function.

In addition, you will handle local personnel administrative and coordinating tasks in close collaboration with the municipality's department heads, division leaders, and central HR function.

You will act as an important sparring partner for the municipal management and contribute to ensuring that local needs, challenges, and development opportunities are visible in the municipality's decision-making processes.

Your main areas of responsibility

- To be the voice of the city

- Local visibility and presence

- Dialogue, networking, and collaboration

And not least:

- Communication and dissemination

We expect you to

• Have relevant education or documented experience in public administration, management, or coordination.

• Have experience with leadership, collaboration, and organizational development.

• Have knowledge of municipal administration and relevant legislation.

• Have an understanding of Greenlandic society and local conditions.

• Have good communication skills and can create constructive relationships.

• Have financial understanding and can work with administrative priorities.

• Can work independently, structured, and solution-oriented.

• Have the ability to handle both strategic tasks and practical challenges.

Your personal qualities

We place special emphasis on the fact that you:

• Are visible, approachable, and trust-building.

• Have good collaboration skills and can bridge different interests.

• Are proactive and take responsibility for following up on tasks.

• Can maintain an overview and prioritize in a busy everyday life.

• Have respect for local values, culture, and traditions.

• Can work constructively with both employees, citizens, and political decisions.

We offer

An exciting and versatile position with the opportunity to influence the development of municipal services in Qeqertarsuaq and Kangerluk.

You will become part of a municipality where collaboration, citizen involvement, and local anchoring are central elements in task solving.

You will have a broad network of collaboration and the opportunity to contribute to the development of Kommune Qeqertalik through both local insights and cross-cutting coordination.

Employment conditions and housing

Salary and employment conditions will be determined according to the applicable agreement or contract.

Housing may be provided according to applicable rules. Rent, deposit, and utilities will be paid according to the regulations in force at any given time.

Relocation travel and moving expenses will be provided according to applicable rules.

Employment is contingent upon obtaining a relevant criminal record check in accordance with applicable legislation.

Start date: December 1, 2026, or by further agreement.

Criminal record check

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

Further information can be obtained by contacting the nearest manager Samuel Kleemann

Email: skl@qeqertalik.gl or Phone: +299 38 70 68

We offer

An exciting and versatile position with the opportunity to influence the development of municipal services in Qeqertarsuaq and Kangerluk.

You will become part of a municipality where collaboration, citizen involvement, and local anchoring are central elements in task solving.

You will have a broad network of collaboration and the opportunity to contribute to the development of Kommune Qeqertalik through both local insights and cross-cutting coordination.

We look forward to receiving your application.

About Qeqertarsuaq

Qeqertarsuaq is located on Disko Island in Disko Bay and is known for its unique nature, strong local identity, and active cultural and community life.

The town and the settlement Kangerluk make up a local community where closeness, collaboration, and engagement play a significant role.

As a city manager, you will have the opportunity to work closely with citizens and contribute to the development of both municipal services and the local community.

Application:

We do not accept applications via email or post.

Please submit your application, CV, educational and course certificates, and other relevant documents by clicking “Apply for this position."

If you have problems uploading files contact hr@qeqertalik.gl

We look forward to receiving your application

Application deadline: November 27, 2026