Director for Meeqqat Angerlarsimaffiat Sarliaq in Ilulissat

If you are interested in a different, developing, and rewarding job with a significant impact, this may be a position for you.

The Social Authority is seeking a director for Meeqqat Angerlarsimaffiat Sarliaq in Ilulissat, with employment starting January 1, 2027, or by agreement.

About Meeqqat Angerlarsimaffiat Sarliaq
Meeqqat Angerlarsimaffiat Sarliaq is a residential institution for placed children and young people aged 0 – 18 years.
It is characteristic of the group of children that they come from a background marked by neglect. Their challenges are therefore diverse.

Meeqqat Angerlarsimaffiat Sarliaq is designated for 20 children spread across 3 departments. There are high demands on the pedagogical effort, as there are many different needs that must be met in daily life. Work is carried out based on a systemic reference framework as well as with relational and agreement pedagogy.

There are a number of development initiatives underway aimed at enhancing the quality of pedagogical work. Meeqqat Angerlarsimaffiat Sarliaq needs a director who can continue this development and who has the ability and desire to influence the pedagogical direction.

We offer:
- Opportunity for collaboration with/leadership of a diverse and competent staff group
- Significant influence on new processes and your own daily life
- A workplace that values development and education
- Challenges and development in pedagogical and managerial work
- Opportunity for sparring with the Social Authority - particularly the Residential Institutions Department
- Professional sparring and mentoring with other directors
- Participation in annual director seminars and conferences

We wish that you:
- Are a trained educator
- Have in-depth knowledge and experience with the target group
- Are familiar with legislation
- Have insight into administration and financial management
- Have a positive outlook on life and can create good relationships based on a respectful approach
- Have leadership experience and can delegate tasks
- Are willing to collaborate with other self-government-owned residential institutions
- Are prepared to engage in close and constructive cooperation with the Residential Institutions Department
- Have experience within residential institutions for children and young people

Additionally, we would like you to master both Danish and Greenlandic, as well as have an understanding of Greenlandic culture and society.

Further information
The working hours are generally 40 hours per week.

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact
Department Head Sorlannguaq Mørch +(299) 34 64 30 or by email; somo@nanoq.gl

Salary and employment conditions
Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation 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 assigned for the position according to the applicable rules at any given time. 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 housing, ownership conditions, etc. There may be a waiting period for the assignment of permanent staff housing, which is why temporary accommodation may occur, including in smaller co-housing or hotel apartments, for which taxation will apply.

Application
The application must include relevant educational documents, a criminal record, and references from previous employment with permission for the Residential Institutions Department to contact these references. A child certificate will also be obtained.
The application deadline is set for December 4, 2026, and employment interviews will be held continuously.