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Job vacancy at the Equal Pay Agency

The Equal Pay Agency is working on developing a value assessment system for jobs in the state and on developing a value assessment system for jobs in companies that belong to the Icelandic Teachers' Union in collaboration with stakeholders.

Both projects involve the development of a valuation system, a detailed analysis of selected jobs or job groups, and their evaluation based on the system's criteria.

The Equal Pay Agency is therefore looking for an interested individual to work temporarily on all aspects of the project. Everything from the development of analytical tools, job analyses, data processing, the development of an evaluation system and job evaluation, as well as communication and education on equal pay issues, job valuation and other related matters.

The Equal Pay Agency is a partnership owned by Reykjavíkbogur and the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities, whose role is to work towards equal pay at the local authority level in this country through the use of job evaluation systems.

Education, experience and skills requirements

  • University education in the field of social sciences, psychology and educational sciences, for example gender studies, law, economics or other education that is useful in the job.
  • Skills in analyzing data and information and prioritizing them.
  • Good communication skills and experience working in groups where diverse perspectives are taken into account when solving problems.
  • Skills and interest in working on projects related to equal pay and/or equality issues.
  • Experience in jobs that require initiative and independence in work methods.
  • Precise and disciplined work methods.
  • Strong collaboration skills, especially for working in a team.
  • Good Icelandic and English skills.
  • Ability to present information in a concise manner.
  • Good computer skills and ability to adapt to new technologies.

Helga Björg O. Ragnarsdóttir provides information and accepts applications by email helga@jafnlaunastofa.is

The Equal Pay Agency is a partnership owned by Reykjavíkbogur and the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities, whose role is to work towards equal pay at the local authority level in this country through the use of job evaluation systems.