Department head sought for the Department of Employment and Guidance at Majoriaq Nuuk

Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq is seeking a skilled and dedicated Department Manager for the job and guidance department in Majoriaq Nuuk with responsibility for guidance to the labor market, which is rapidly developing in accordance with current guidelines so that the new department manager can participate in the continuation of the ongoing development.

The position is placed under Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq’s Department of Welfare and Labor Market, where the Center Chief of Majoriaq Nuuk is the immediate superior.

The tasks in the Job and Guidance Department in Majoriaq primarily consist of work assignments, unemployment registration, professional upskilling of the unemployed, activation of the unemployed, outreach guidance for young people, company contact, applications for employment of external labor, applications for mobility allowance, applications for job-search allowance, assessment programs for the unemployed, revalidation and flexi-jobs, work ability assessment for early retirement pensioners and early retirement pension applicants, and associated guidance and motivational programs.

All employees in Majoriaq work from the value base, therefore all applicants for the position are expected to follow the values, which are:

·Professionalism – to master the field at the right level

·Societal view – to have an understanding of the local community in solving tasks

·Execution – to achieve the core task effectively

·Holistic understanding – to see Majoriaq as a whole

·Strategy – to set direction and framework for Majoriaq

·Communication – to engage in dialogue both internally and externally

·Development – to strengthen people, processes and the organization

·Guidance – to work professionally with the core task

Job content

·To lead the employees in the Job and Guidance Department

·Ensure that business procedures and case processing are planned and followed

·Ensure ongoing reporting to prepare statistics

·Ensure development of the employees and provide sparring

·Contribute to the competence development of the employees

·Collaborate with other leaders in Majoriaq Nuuk

·Collaborate with the labor market parties as well as educational institutions

·Collaborate with the other departments in the municipality

·Assist in preparing case proposals for the political committee

·Participate in solving various ad hoc tasks

Expectations

·You have education within the social field

·You have leadership experience

·You have knowledge of the legislation within the social, educational and labor market area

·You have knowledge of working with budget and accounts

·You are results-oriented and persuasive

·You maintain overview in all situations and handle conflicts

·You have good organizational skills

·You are a initiator and inspirer

·You meet people at eye level with respect and have an appreciative leadership style

·You can participate in identifying wants and needs in the labor market

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

We offer

A challenging job with opportunities to shape the content yourself and to have a large independent responsibility in an organization in development and change. We emphasize a solid onboarding for both the job and the workplace, and strive to ensure a good cooperative climate with close managerial sparring and room for initiative and creativity. There will be an opportunity to take a leadership education.

Criminal record

This position is covered by the Act on the duty to obtain a criminal record. In accordance with the law, employment may only begin when the municipality has received a criminal record. We must therefore point out that the start date can only be agreed when the municipality has received the criminal record from the Police.

Salary and employment terms

Salary and employment terms are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization, as of the start date.

Employment will be with a 3-month probationary period.

Housing

Housing cannot be allocated to the position.

Additional information can be obtained from

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact for further information about the position and related tasks: Center Chief Karina Ivalo Kleist, tel. +299 36 63 70 or e-mail: [email protected]

Application

Applications marked with Job no. 1041-26, and accompanied by proof of education and documentation of previous employment, etc., must be uploaded before the deadline.

How to apply

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

Note

We do not accept paper or email applications; please submit your application electronically via the job advertisement.

Application deadline: 28 October 2026