Do you want to work with us to plan and conduct elections in Sweden?

The Election Authority is the hub and engine of the Swedish electoral process, focusing on the voter and driving development from the voter's perspective.

We are now looking for someone who wants to work in an agency that plays a central role in the democratic process!

About the job

The Election Authority is nationally responsible for planning, coordinating, and conducting general elections and referendums. The agency is also responsible for handling tasks within the framework of the European Union's citizens' initiative.

As an election officer at the Election Authority, you will participate in the planning and execution of elections. You will be involved in the development work related to the electoral process, which includes work with communication, training, educational materials, requirements setting, and the development of routines within the work area. You will provide ongoing support regarding rules and routines both internally and externally to, among others, county administrative boards, parties, and municipalities.

The role places high demands on the ability to collaborate and cooperate internally as well as with external stakeholders.

The Swedish Tax Agency is the host agency for the Election Authority, and the Election Authority's office is located in Sundbyberg. The office consists of about 45 employees, and you will work in a team in our election unit.

Our work is characterized by respect and pride in the important mission we have. You plan your own workday both independently and together with knowledgeable and engaged colleagues. We offer you flexible working hours, and it is important for us to create conditions for a balance between work and leisure.

About you

To do a good job and thrive with us at the Election Authority, you need to be attentive, think innovatively, and take responsibility. Good judgment and understanding of legal security and safety are important in the work. You should also adhere to our employee policy (https://skatteverket.se/medarbetarpolicy).

In this job, you should:

• collaborate and cooperate effectively
• act on your own initiative, be self-driven, and take responsibility for the results
• understand and analyze complex issues and problems quickly and be able to make reasonable and rational assessments
• be flexible and quickly adapt to new conditions
• have a very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing
• be able to analyze information flows, see connections, and delineate.

You should also have:

• a completed university education of at least 180 credits/alternatively 120 old points
• at least three years of current and relevant work experience from public administration
• experience working with elections, for example as an election coordinator within a municipality or county administrative board.

It is desirable that you have worked in two or more elections.

Good to know

The employment is permanent and may begin with a six-month probationary period.

Employment with us may involve placement in a security class. A security review with a background check according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) may therefore be conducted before a decision on employment. For some of our tasks in the security class, Swedish citizenship is required.

At https://skatteverket.se/jobb (https://skatteverket.se/jobb), you can read about our community-supporting role, the benefits of working with us, and how to apply for our jobs.

When you apply, please attach your CV. We do not use cover letters in our recruitment, so please do not include one in your application.

Welcome with your application!

The Swedish Tax Agency has a community-supporting role. Our work affects all individuals and businesses, and through our mission, we contribute to a well-functioning society. Our development is customer-driven, and we collaborate with others to create effective solutions. Together, we make society possible.