We are seeking a Unit Manager for the Language Center

Description:

The Sámi Parliament is an elected Sámi parliament and a state agency since 1993. The Sámi Parliament's mission is to promote and develop a living Sámi culture, participate in society planning, and ensure that Sámi needs are considered. Do you want to work for increased use of the Sámi languages and strengthen Sámi speakers? Do you enjoy leading and developing? Then apply for the position of Unit Manager for the Sámi Language Center and become part of our engaged and competent work team. The Language Center works to strengthen the Sámi languages and their speakers, increase the use of the Sámi languages, and develop methods for language revitalization. Our primary target group is children and young people. We collaborate with other institutions and organizations in our work. Responsibilities As a Unit Manager, you will lead the Language Center's staff in language-strengthening projects and method development. You work strategically and operatively. You have responsibility for results, finances, and operations at the Sámi Language Center, as well as workplace environment responsibility for the Language Center's employees. Other responsibilities include reporting activities to the board and committees, work with procurement and agreements such as collaboration agreements, assignment agreements, and use of copyright-protected material. Additional responsibilities may occur. Travel is part of the position. Your Qualifications We are looking for someone with higher education or university education in relevant areas for the Sámi Language Center, such as project management or languages, or equivalent competence acquired through work experience. You must have experience with project-based work. You have strong communication skills in speech and writing and the ability to compile facts and write reports within the field of operations. You must have a strong command of one of the Sámi languages in speech and writing, and you must have good knowledge of Sámi society and the Sámi languages through education or work experience. It is advantageous if you can speak and write several Sámi languages. It is also advantageous to have experience in team leadership and experience working in public operations or politically governed organizations. Personal Qualities We are looking for someone who is: Self-motivated and organized Solution-oriented and accustomed to working within set timeframes Has good collaboration skills and experience leading and creating engagement among employees. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. What We Offer All employees receive 2 hours of wellness activities per week and a wellness allowance. The Sámi Parliament also offers a very favorable travel time agreement. There is also the possibility of partial remote work, and we practice flexible working hours. As an employee, you also benefit from other state benefits such as subsidized healthcare, compensation for prescription medications, and parental leave supplements. Employment Type Full-time. Permanent position. Start date: by agreement. Work Location At the Sámi Parliament's offices in Giron/Kiruna, Johkamohki/Jokkmokk, Dearna/Tärnaby, or Staare/Östersund. We have chosen to remove the cover letter from the recruitment process. Instead, you apply with your CV and by answering selection questions. The goal is to create a more inclusive recruitment process. Apply via the Sámi Parliament's website Welcome to submit your application by 2026-08-09

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Kiruna

GPS

67.855160529899, 20.237270262765copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

+4698078027

Views

1

Published

5. 6. 2026

Edited

22. 6. 2026

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