Vacant job

Do you want to contribute to creating better conditions for civil society in developing countries? Are you interested in strengthening civil society in a time of change? At Sida, you will use your skills to make a difference for people.

Also, see the advertised positions for case officers aimed at those with slightly shorter professional experience.

About the job

As a case officer in one of the CSO units, you are part of a dynamic group of colleagues managing support to civil society organizations. You will, among other things, review and assess applications, prepare decision-making materials, follow up on projects, and engage in dialogue with various actors in aid. The operations include support through both Swedish and international civil society organizations and direct support to civil society in developing countries. Through your work, you contribute to promoting democracy, human rights, and human security, and strengthening organizations' capacity and conditions. You will also participate in and contribute to the unit's learning and method development.

You will work at Sida's office in Rissne Sundbyberg. The position is located in the Global Department, which gathers global strategy and intervention management and works based on Sida's various thematic areas.

Responsibilities

The role includes the following main responsibilities:

• Manage interventions including assessment of applications, follow-up and analysis of interventions, and dialogue with partners
• Utilize and develop relevant methods and approaches to support civil society including partners' capacity development, results-based management, and aid effectiveness.
• Prepare materials and engage in dialogue at various levels and with different actors, including other donors.
• Coordinate groups and processes within the unit.
• If necessary, be responsible for contacts with internal and external actors, such as foreign authorities and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as the business community and the research community.
• Other tasks as assigned within the unit and department.

We offer

We offer a workplace with good opportunities for development and a work environment characterized by openness and diversity. You work based on a clear mandate and area of responsibility characterized by trust between you, your manager, and your colleagues.

As an employee at Sida, you work with the world as your workplace, with Agenda 2030 and the state value base as your guide. To meet the challenges the world faces today and in the future, we need people with diverse backgrounds and skills.

Qualifications

Education

• Academic degree in a relevant field for the operations

Language

• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written

Work experience and skills

• Several years of documented experience in international development cooperation, including experience working in developing countries
• Documented experience in case management within development cooperation, including work with budgets and financial reporting.
• Documented experience of working with or in civil society organizations.

Functional competencies/abilities:

For this role, you need to:

• Be able to lead yourself and take responsibility for your own development
• Be good at collaborating and creating trusting relationships
• Contribute to innovation and new thinking
• Be able to handle resistance, be flexible, and solution-oriented
• Have the ability to engage in dialogue and create consensus
• Be able to contribute to and absorb knowledge and evidence

For this role, it is advantageous if you have

• Experience in managing support to civil society in challenging contexts
• Experience in policy and method development related to civil society and civil society support
• Experience working with civil society on issues related to democracy, human rights, rule of law principles, accountability, anti-corruption, tolerance, free market and property rights, gender equality, and/or peace and security.
• Experience in innovative interventions within development cooperation, such as support for informal networks and movements as well as support for human rights defenders in difficult contexts
• Experience working in a government agency
• Language skills in French, Spanish, Arabic, or other languages relevant to Sida

Good to know

The position is a permanent employment with a start date in April 2026. A probationary period applies.

Sida offers the possibility of remote work to some extent if it works for the operations.

When contacting, please indicate ref.no 172/25.

Further information about the position's content can be obtained from Karin Fällman 0702987534 or Ulrika Lång, 0730419111

Any questions about conditions and other union matters should be directed to union representatives at Sida for Saco: [email protected] and ST: [email protected])

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About Sida

Sida – The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency - is a government agency that works on behalf of the government and parliament to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Our work should contribute to achieving the parliament's goals and the government's direction for Swedish aid.

We have over 800 employees distributed between three offices in Sweden and at Swedish embassies in our partner countries. Read more about Sida's employment benefits and Sida's diversity work.

Diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives are the foundation for a workplace free from discrimination, where everyone thrives and does their best. We believe in diversity and its positive impact on our operations and welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences.