Vacant job

The Swedish Armed Forces is one of Sweden's largest authorities with more than 50,000 employees and volunteers. The Armed Forces are constantly prepared to defend Sweden's territory, conduct international missions, and support society during major crises. Ultimately, the task of the Armed Forces is to safeguard democracy and human rights. With us, you can make a difference. The Armed Forces strive for diversity as it enriches our operations.

Within the Armed Forces, there is a value system that emphasizes both professional development and personal health. The Armed Forces offer many internal career opportunities, wellness options, and a reasonable balance between work, private, and family life.

The European Union Training Mission Somalia (EUTM) began on April 7, 2010. The purpose of the mission is to contribute to the stabilization of the situation in Somalia in accordance with the Djibouti Agreement from 2008.

The Swedish Armed Forces participate with officers in a training team to train Somali security forces. EUTM has so far trained about 2,500 Somalis in four rounds and is currently in the fifth round. EUTM-S is located within the international camp at Mogadishu airport. The mission also has smaller supporting elements in Nairobi and Brussels. Currently, the personnel strength is approximately 180 officers, soldiers, and civilians. Sweden contributes about nine people. The Life Guards are the responsible unit for EUTM-S 2026.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide mission assessment.
• Producing and maintaining the mission assessment plan to monitor mission progress against the mission’s mandate.
• Reports directly to and provides support to J5/7 Head.
• Provides support to J5/7 Deputy.
• Contributes to the higher level planning process.
• Contributes to the development of planning documents.
• Contributes to the preparation of the EUTM-S Mission Order.
• Contributes to the maintaining and updating of contingency plans.
• Coordinates the EUTM-S SOP updates.
• Responsible for keeping EUTM-S Power Point Master Briefing updated.
• Provide support to J5/7 branch activities and responsibilities.
• Takes over the tasks assigned to other vacant posts in the Branch, as directed by J5/7 Head.
• To provide support to MFCdr/COS when required, in order to meet Mission specific deficiencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Approved professional or reserve officer examination
• Level: OF 3
• Driving license B
• Very good knowledge of English in speech and writing
• Experience of administrative tasks
• Approved medical examination prior to deployment
• Approved FmFysS results

Personal Qualities

You have a good ability to collaborate and enjoy making social contacts at work. You like to work operationally and are driven to solve arising tasks. You can easily adapt to new situations, have patience, and are stress-resistant.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience of service in international military missions
• Experience of working in a staff

Other

Military position

Individual salary setting, other compensation according to the IMI agreement.

Mission training: V608-611

Rotation: 12 months, from March 2026 to March 2027

Location: Mogadishu, Somalia

For inquiries about the position and information about the recruitment process, contact:

LtCol Martin Johansson
Available via switchboard 0500-46 50 00 or [email protected]

Union representatives
OFR/O Sven Lunudberg
OFR/S Örjan Jansson
SACO Per Textorius
SEKO Lise-Lotte Larsson
All can be reached via switchboard 0500-46 50 00.

Application

Welcome with your application no later than 2025-12-05. 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 Swedish Armed Forces website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Life Guards is one of the Swedish Armed Forces' largest units with roots dating back to 1521. We train tomorrow's soldiers, as well as military police and personnel who will carry out international missions. We guard the royal palaces, we have security and ground combat units. We are also responsible for preserving and developing the Swedish military music tradition. Our headquarters is in Kungsängen outside Stockholm, but we are also located in Sollentuna, central Stockholm, Uppsala, Gothenburg, and Karlskrona.

Within the Armed Forces, there is a strong value system based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions 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 check with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in a war position. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.