Vacant job

Do you want to contribute to Sida's collaboration with Swedish authorities and the EU to support international development cooperation? We are looking for someone with experience in international development cooperation and an interest in working with the EU's instruments for institutional authority cooperation (Twinning).

About the job

As the national contact point for the European Commission's technical assistance and information exchange (TAIEX) and for the EU's instrument for institutional authority cooperation (Twinning), you will support and maintain regular contact with Swedish authorities interested in contributing to development cooperation through the EU. The role includes managing initiatives within the framework of the thematic global strategy for innovation, partnership, and capacity development 2024 – 2028, focusing on EU's authority cooperation. The position is a temporary contract until mid-August 2026, starting at the end of January 2026.

You will belong to the Global Department, which gathers global strategy and initiative management and works based on Sida's various thematic areas. You will work at our office in Rissne Sundbyberg.

Responsibilities

• Dialogue with Swedish authorities and actors interested in or active in twinning and TAIEX.
• Management of calls for possible twinning collaborations published by the EU Commission, 4 times/year.
• Contribute to developing the joint portfolio, as well as contribute to analysis and reporting of results within the Strategy for innovation, partnership, and capacity development, 2024 – 2028.
• Processing initiatives and twinning applications in accordance with Sida's rules for aid initiatives (planning, preparation, contract signing, dialogue and follow-up, financial and other reviews, as well as administration and closure).
• Organize networking meetings for Swedish authorities.
• Prepare and publish newsletters focusing on the Swedish perspective in twinning and TAIEX issues.
• Assist with other tasks that may arise within the unit.

We offer

We offer a workplace with good opportunities for development and an 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, guided by Agenda 2030 and the state’s value base. To respond to the challenges the world faces today and in the future, we need people with diverse backgrounds and skills.

Qualifications

Education

• A university degree or equivalent academic education or other training deemed relevant by the employer in development issues, social sciences, or other related fields.

Language

• Good Swedish and English.

Work experience and knowledge

• Good experience in international development cooperation.
• Operational experience in managing and processing projects, including assessing collaborations with external partners in an international context.

Functional competencies/abilities:

For this role, you need to:

• Be able to lead yourself and take responsibility for your own development.
• Have the ability to handle stress, uncertainty, and risks.
• Be good at collaborating and building trusting relationships.
• Be able to handle resistance, be flexible, and solution-focused.
• Have the ability to engage in dialogue and create consensus.
• Be able to contribute to and absorb knowledge and evidence.

It is an advantage if you

• Have experience of various EU collaborations within development cooperation.

Good to know

The position is a temporary contract until further notice, but no later than August 2026. Start as soon as possible.

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

When contacting, please refer to ref.no 182/25.

Further information about the position can be obtained from Rebecka Orrenius Alffram at 08-69 53 28.

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About Sida

Sida – The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency - is an administrative authority 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 contributes to achieving the parliament's goals and the government's direction for Swedish aid.

We have over 800 employees distributed among 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 diverse backgrounds and experiences.