ICT Educator at the Swedish Armed Forces Leadership and Pedagogy Unit

Do you want to contribute to the development of the Swedish Armed Forces' pedagogical development and information supply?

The Swedish Armed Forces Leadership and Pedagogy Unit (FM LOPE) in Halmstad is now looking for an engaged employee who is interested in working with varied tasks in a stimulating environment to develop and drive the ICT area regarding management and coordination in a growing organization.

Swedish Armed Forces Leadership and Pedagogy Unit (FM LOPE)

As an ICT educator, you belong to FM LOPE and the Department for Online Learning. FM LOPE is a unit within the Armed Forces subordinate to the Military Academy in Halmstad (MHS H), and the unit's overarching task is to lead the development of leadership (leading) and pedagogy (learning) within the entire Armed Forces. A total of 18 people act as project leaders for the unit's various development tasks.

Main Responsibilities

Fundamental to the work as an ICT educator is to independently as well as together with others identify needs in the organization, see development opportunities, initiate, organize, and drive development projects and networks aimed at improving operations and ultimately increasing combat capability.

In the role of ICT educator, you support the other ICT educators of the Armed Forces regarding the development of the Armed Forces' trainers and serve as an important instrument for lifelong learning both inside and outside the country's borders. You are a crucial part of the digital development and work with pedagogical development in collaboration with others in the department related to the subject area of the position.

Information supply is an important part, and you will work closely with the unit's information specialist whom you support to ensure that the right information resources are available and contribute to the understanding of the importance of information competence for the execution of their profession among the Armed Forces' employees. You will also be responsible for network meetings with the Armed Forces' ICT educators and participate in national and international forums related to monitoring the knowledge field, where you collaborate with other authorities and institutions.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree or equivalent competence in the ICT field as assessed by the employer.
• Documented experience in working with educational issues.
• Good knowledge of digital educational methods and online learning.
• Good knowledge of working with and in learning platforms at an administrative level (e.g., Moodle, Canvas, etc.).
• Good knowledge of expressing oneself in Swedish in speech and writing.
• Driving license B.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who has a good ability to work independently while enjoying working with others, has a very good ability to build relationships, and is service-oriented. You easily see development opportunities and are world-oriented. You take initiative, are creative, and open to new ideas. As a person, you are resilient, strategic, structured, and well-organized with the ability to switch perspectives between the whole and the parts.

You are meticulous and stable and enjoy creating conditions for pedagogical development. You have a flexible approach and can operate based on the opportunities and conditions that exist. As a person, you have good analytical skills, are world-oriented, and have a good ability to drive development projects from idea and need to result.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Experience working in the Armed Forces or another authority.
• Military experience (e.g., Home Guard, Conscription, Volunteer Organization)
• Experience in project management within the field of online learning.
• Knowledge of generative AI related to education.
• Experience in both theoretical and practical development work, preferably at the management level.
• Experience in data management (analysis, storage, CMS, etc.)
• Good knowledge of expressing oneself in English in speech and writing
• Experience in conducting and leading training, seminars, and workshops.

Other

Employment type: permanent. The Armed Forces applies a probationary period in applicable cases. Employment rate: Full-time

Work location: Halmstad

Civil position

Travel may occur in the service.

Start date according to agreement

Inquiries about the position and recruitment process

Department for Online Learning

Mj Niclas Ljung, 070-6752418

Head FMLOPE

Övlt Rickard Weman, 070–1486067

Union representatives

OFR/O, (HSOF) Fv Marie Meigård, 070–6752409

SACO, Mattias Johansson, 070–8360607

OFRS, Roland Kramer, 070–3744867

All can also be reached via switchboard 035-266 2000

Application

Welcome with your application no later than 2025-12-15

Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you motivate why you are suitable for this position and answer the specified selection questions.

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Military Academy in Halmstad (MHS H) trains future specialist and reserve officers for the Armed Forces' combat units. In addition, experienced specialist officers are trained for higher specialist officer positions. The Military Academy Halmstad also leads the Armed Forces' development of leadership and pedagogy and supports the Armed Forces' headquarters with program management of training and management of basic training under total defense obligation.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security screening with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.