Vacant job

The Sami Parliament is an elected Sami parliament and a state authority since 1993. The Sami Parliament's task is to promote and develop a living Sami culture, contribute to societal planning, and ensure that Sami needs are taken into account.

Do you want to work to increase the use of the Sami languages and strengthen Sami speakers? Do you enjoy leading and developing? Then apply for the position as Head of Unit for the Sami Language Centre and become part of our dedicated and competent team.

The Language Centre works to strengthen the Sami languages and their speakers, to increase the use of the Sami languages, and to 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

In the role of Head of Unit, you lead the Language Centre's staff in language-strengthening projects and method development. You work both strategically and operationally. You have responsibility for results, economy, and operations at the Sami Language Centre, as well as responsibility for the working environment of the Language Centre's staff. Other duties include reporting activities to the board and committees, handling procurements and agreements, such as cooperation agreements, commission agreements, and the use of copyrighted material. Additional duties may arise. Travel is included in the position.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for you who have a university or college education in areas relevant to the Sami Language Centre, e.g., in project management or linguistics, or equivalent competence acquired through work experience.

You should have experience in project-based work. You have good communication skills in speech and writing, and you have the ability to compile facts and write reports within the field of operations.

You must have a good command of one of the Sami languages in speech and writing, and you should have a good knowledge of Sami society and the Sami languages through, for example, education or work experience.

It is meritorious if you can speak and write several Sami languages. It is also meritorious to have experience in personnel leadership and experience working in public operations or a politically governed organization.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for you who are:

• Independent and structured
• Solution-oriented and accustomed to working within set timeframes
• Have good collaboration skills and experience in leading and creating engagement among staff.

We place great importance on your personal attributes.

Employment Type

Full-time. Permanent position. Start date: according to agreement.

Location

At the Sami Parliament's offices in Giron/Kiruna, Johkamohki/Jokkmokk, Dearna/Tärnaby, or Staare/Östersund.

Further Information

Sara Omma Simma, Head of Department Language and Culture, tel. 0980-780 27

Elin Lemon, HR Director, tel. 063-150857

Union representatives can be reached via the Sami Parliament's switchboard tel. 0980-780 30

Apply via the Sami Parliament's website: sametinget.se/ledigatjanster, reference number.

We welcome your application by 2026-08-09