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About the Position

At the Military Academy, cadets are trained for the officer profession. The academic education is provided by the Swedish Defence University (FHS) on behalf of the government. One of the missions of the Military Academy Karlberg is to support FHS in the training of cadets, which is carried out by the cadet battalion. This includes providing cadets with food and accommodation as well as conducting the exercises planned by FHS in the course activities. In addition to the education provided by FHS, the Military Academy Karlberg and the cadet battalion also conduct their own training of cadets for a future in the Armed Forces. Support for the Swedish Defence University and education mainly comes from the cadet battalion, which is one of several units at Karlberg.

The position involves placement at the cadet battalion's staff in the planning department, with the main task of coordinating the battalion's common activities and support for the various courses of the Swedish Defence University within the framework of the Officer Program, OP. The role of planning officer involves long-term planning and coordination of the battalion's activities. The planning department works largely in project form with individual responsibility for each project. This may involve responsibility for planning, execution, and collaboration with other units as well as other authorities. The work requires independence, the ability to take initiative, and make decisions.

Job Responsibilities

• As an exercise leader, plan and execute the cadet battalion's larger exercises. For example, winter exercise, combat training, and performance exercise.
• The position requires collaboration both internally within the Armed Forces and externally with other authorities, including FHS.
• Coordinate various resources in the form of both equipment, personnel, and training locations.
• Staff member and support the battalion in daily operations.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Approved officer/specialist officer training - OF1/SO6 (minimum Lt/Öserg)
• Experience working in the Armed Forces' operational support systems
• Experience working in MS Office

Personal Qualities

You have a good ability to work independently and drive your own projects in the long term. You take high responsibility for your own and the department's work and can collaborate unpretentiously with others. You have high analytical ability, even in the long term, and see opportunities instead of obstacles. You have good organization in your work and enjoy working on many things simultaneously. The ability to switch pace without losing precision in your work or your communication skills is highly valued.

Meritorious

• Experience in staff work at battalion and/or regiment level
• Experience as an exercise leader in exercises/context for company size and above
• Experience in training cadets and the Armed Forces' education system
• Experience in collaboration between authorities and within the Armed Forces
• Good ability in follow-up and evaluation of completed tasks/projects

Other

• The position is a permanent placement at MHS K.
• Start as soon as possible by agreement.
• Applications must include a CV and a cover letter.
• Individual salary setting applies.
• Application deadline 26-02-01. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

For inquiries about the job, please contact the Head of the Planning Department at the Cadet Battalion, Kn Fredrik Henningsson, reachable via the switchboard 08-514 390 00.

Union Representatives

• Patrick Nääs, OF Karlberg
• Stefan Ragnebrink, Defence Union
• Carla Vila Verde Vidén, SACO
• Monika Danielsson, SEKO
• Reachable via the switchboard 010-82 390 00.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

At the Military Academy Karlberg, the basic three-year officer training is conducted together with the Swedish Defence University. The school also has the Management Unit, Veterans Center, the Armed Forces' unit for Sports and Physical Performance, Local Planning Unit Mitt, and the School Unit.

Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect other people's lives, both big and small, both at home and around the world.

The Armed Forces offer you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other.

The Armed Forces have 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.

The Armed Forces harness the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment.

An 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 also includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To apply for employment, a CV and cover 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 salespeople are not welcome.