Unit for Military Capability at the Ministry of Defence

Do you want to work at the center of Swedish and international defense and security policy? The Ministry of Defence is developing its operations based on the changing global situation and Sweden's membership in NATO. We are looking for someone who wants to contribute to Sweden's security through developing tasks in a highly varied work environment.

Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow.

As an officer, you will work with issues related to NATO coordination, the EU's PESCO project on military mobility, and the European Defence Agency's project on military mobility (Cross Border Movement Procedures). The tasks involve independently handling cases and preparing documentation for issues within the area of responsibility.

Read more about the Ministry of Defence's activities at www.regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se).

Your background

We are looking for someone with an academic education in a relevant field, such as economics, political science, or law, or equivalent qualifications deemed suitable for the position. You should have experience working with similar issues in the Government Offices, another government agency, or an international organization. You must also have good knowledge of public administration and knowledge of defense and security policy. The position requires you to have a very good ability to express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish.

Relevant and current knowledge of NATO, the EU, and military mobility is advantageous. Service in a relevant international organization or in an international mission, as well as knowledge of military defense or total defense, is a plus.

Your qualities

As a person, you have a very good ability to work both independently and collaboratively. You have good initiative and are responsible and accustomed to working in a structured manner. To fit the role, you need to be flexible and able to handle different types of tasks. It is important that you have good judgment and developed analytical skills and can work under time pressure.

We place great importance on your personal qualities.

Other

The position is a temporary contract for 6 months until January 2026, with a possible extension.

The position is classified, and a security clearance with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. You must be a Swedish citizen but can have a foreign background.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact group manager Charlotte Forsdyke. You can also contact HR officer Helena Öberg. Union contacts are Karina Åbom-Engberg for ST and Katja Wahlsten for Saco, reachable via the Government Offices switchboard at 08-405 10 00.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool by April 23, 2025.

The Government Offices' mission is to support the government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of which 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as strengths and assets, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Defence is responsible for issues concerning Sweden's military defense and the coordination of civil defense and the society's crisis preparedness.