Job Advertisement: Training Officer for EUTM-S

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 protect democracy and human rights. With us, you can make a difference. The Armed Forces strive for diversity as it enriches our operations.

In the Armed Forces, there is a core value 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 life, and family life.

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

The Swedish Armed Forces participates 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 personnel. The Life Guards is 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 in administrative tasks
• Approved medical examination prior to deployment
• Approved FmFysS results

Personal Characteristics

You have a good ability to collaborate and enjoy making social contacts at work. You like to work operationally and are driven by solving arising tasks. You can easily adapt to new situations, have patience, and are stress-resistant. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

MERITORIOUS

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

Other

Military position

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

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 by 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 conduct 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 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. Security clearance 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.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.