Vacant job

The Sami Parliament is a popularly 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 of 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 occupational health and safety responsibility for the Language Centre's staff. Other duties include reporting activities to the board and committees, working with procurement and agreements such as cooperation agreements, commission agreements, and the use of copyrighted material. Additional duties may arise. Travel is part of 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 both speech and writing, and the ability to compile facts and write reports within the field of activity.

You should be proficient in at least one of the Sami languages in both speech and writing, and have a good knowledge of Sami society and the Sami languages through, for example, education or work experience.

It is an advantage if you can speak and write several Sami languages. Experience in personnel leadership and experience working in public operations or politically governed organizations is also advantageous.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for you who are:

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

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

What We Offer

All employees receive 2 hours of fitness activities per week as well as a fitness allowance. The Sami Parliament also offers a very favorable commuting agreement. There is also the possibility of partial remote work, and we apply flexible working hours. As an employee, you will also benefit from other state perks such as subsidized healthcare, reimbursement for prescription medication, and parental benefit supplements.

Employment Type

Full-time. Permanent position. Start date: As agreed.

Location

At the Sami 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 Sami Parliament's website

Apply by 2026-08-09