| Director of Children and Education : A Key Leadership Position in the Municipality of Qeqertalik |
Would you like to lead the Children and Education Department in the Municipality of Qeqertalik?
We are seeking a Department Head for Children and Education, reporting to the Administrative Director of Timi Tarni. The position is based in Aasiaat and covers the municipality’s 4 towns and 8 villages. You will have central responsibility for leadership, operations, quality, and development within daycare, elementary school and instruction, educational counseling, after-school programs and recreational activities, pedagogical development, and the MISI Counseling Center. Here, you’ll have both clear leadership authority and a workday close to nature, community, and responsibility.
| Central leadership role: Reporting to the administrative director of Timi Tarni and working closely with political leadership. | Management Responsibilities: Professional responsibilities for managers, school administrators, and key professional staff. |
| Field of Expertise: Daycare, elementary school and instruction, educational counseling, after-school programs and recreational activities, pedagogical development, and the MISI Counseling Center. | Geography: Responsibility across the municipality’s four towns and eight villages. |
You’ll be responsible for that
·Management and development of daycare programs, elementary schools, and education, with a focus on quality, well-being, language, and learning
·Professional and personnel management of supervisors and staff in daycare, schools, educational counseling, after-school programs, and recreational programs, as well as the MISI Counseling Center
·Responsibility for educational counseling, pedagogical development, and the professional development of the MISI Counseling Center
·Ensuring that the exercise of authority is lawful, consistent, and timely, and that case processing and administrative practices are of high quality
·Financial management, budget monitoring, and prioritization of the department’s resources
·Developing collaboration between daycare centers, schools, families, and relevant cross-sectoral stakeholders
·Providing policy support through well-researched briefings, presentations, and follow-up
We imagine that you
·either holds a relevant college degree or has extensive practical experience in the field, as well as solid management experience in the same field
·Has experience working in a politically governed organization, preferably at the municipal or public level
·can navigate effectively between professional development, operations, finance, and policy support
·can lead through other leaders and foster a sense of unity in an organization that is evolving
·works in a structured manner and has an eye for both the big picture and local realities across cities and towns
·It is an advantage if you can communicate in Greenlandic and Danish, and preferably also in English
We place importance on
·orderliness, clarity, and a solid understanding of the division of political and administrative roles
·Calmness, relationships, and credibility in leadership
·respect for Greenlandic virtues such as keeping one’s word, helpfulness, resilience, and community spirit
·a willingness to be a visible part of the municipality’s daily life and development
A career filled with memorable experiences
In Greenland, nature is part of everyday life. When the workday ends, leisure time can include dog sledding, sailing, snowmobiling, fishing, hiking, the Northern Lights, and the midnight sun.
Practical Information
·The position reports to the Administrative Director of Timi Tarni and is part of the administration’s management team.
·Salary classification as Department Head 3 under the management agreement between the Government of Greenland and the municipalities.
Would you like to help ensure quality, consistency, and direction in the areas of children’s services and education in the Municipality of Qeqertalik?
So this is a management position that offers responsibility, a broad perspective, and new experiences.
Criminal Record:
This position is subject to the law requiring a criminal background check. Employment cannot begin until the municipality has received the required criminal background check from the police.
Housing:
Staff housing may be provided for this position, for which a security deposit, rent, utilities, etc., will be paid in accordance with the rules in effect at any given time regarding rent payments for properties owned by the Government of Greenland and municipalities, etc., in Greenland. If permanent staff housing cannot be made available immediately upon starting the position, employees entitled to vacant housing will be offered temporary vacant housing in accordance with applicable regulations. An employee must vacate staff housing upon termination of employment.
Application:
We do not accept applications via email or mail.
Submit your application, resume, diplomas, and other relevant documents by clicking “Apply for this position.” If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to contact City Manager Alida C. Rafaelsen by phone at +299-387002 or by email at alra@qeqertalik.gl
Application deadline: July 25, 2026. Start date: September 1, 2026, or as agreed.
If you have trouble uploading files, please contact HR at hr@qeqertalik.gl.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Application deadline: July 25, 2026
