Position as Permit Officer

Do you want to work to enable military operations in Sweden and abroad? Do you have a good ability to organize, structure, and work efficiently? Are you unpretentious and prioritize the group's collective results? Do you thrive in a fast-paced work environment combined with a demand for great accuracy and precision in your work? Then the position of Permit Officer is for you! We are now looking for officers for a full-time temporary position from as soon as possible until 31/1/2026. Welcome with your application.

About the Unit

The Implementation Department's Permit Section, J3 Permits, has the main task of handling issues regarding diplomatic permits for the Armed Forces' operations in other countries as well as processing and making decisions regarding access to Swedish territory for foreign personnel and state vessels from other countries. The work is carried out in close cooperation with other units within the Armed Forces, with parallel authorities as well as with the Government Offices and Swedish foreign missions. The section handles about 12,000 cases annually and consists of about ten employees with a strong team spirit and a focus on collective results.

Main Responsibilities

• Apply for diplomatic permits to other countries and process applications for access to Swedish territory
• Serve as a contact point for embassies, authorities, and the Government Offices in permit matters
• Lead training both internally within the Armed Forces and externally with other authorities on permit management

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• At least a relevant bachelor's degree in the social sciences or international law.
• Current and relevant experience in case management at a government agency
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Very good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English

Personal Attributes

To fit and thrive in the role, we see that you are meticulous, structured, and security-conscious. You have a good analytical ability and the capacity to see patterns in large amounts of information. Furthermore, you have very good collaboration skills, a strong initiative, and are both flexible and unpretentious. You also have a high work capacity and are stress-resistant, as well as a good ability to work independently combined with a strong sense of personal responsibility. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the values that exist. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

DESIRABLE

• Master's degree
• Experience of service in the Government Offices and/or at a foreign mission

Other

Employment type: temporary, from as soon as possible until 31/1/2026.
Employment rate: full-time (100%)
Work location: Stockholm
Start date: As soon as possible
Tests will occur in the recruitment process.

For information about the recruitment process, contact:

Section Chief Erik Lindmark, 08-788 75 00.

Union representatives can be reached at 08-788 75 00:
Union contact persons at the Headquarters:
Stefan Ungerth (SACO)
Monika Danielsson (SEKO)
Kjell Tetzlaff (Defense Union OFR/S)
Arne Nilsson (Officers' Union, OFR/O)

Application

Welcome with your application by April 2, 2025. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.