Unit Manager for Erikshjälpen Future Workshops

Erikshjälpen is a child rights organization with a non-profit second-hand operation.

We work on around 100 projects in 16 countries and operate about 50 stores under Erikshjälpen Second Hand in Sweden and Norway.

We work towards the vision of “A changed world where children's dreams come to life.”

Our mission is to combat poverty and vulnerability by realizing children's rights worldwide.

Do you want to make a difference for others in your work and be part of a team that works for a changed world where children's dreams come to life? Here you have the opportunity through a varied and challenging position as a unit manager focusing on Erikshjälpen's Future Workshops.

In our work in Sweden, we run Erikshjälpen Future Workshops in several locations. There, Erikshjälpen, together with children, youth, and parents, aims to create conditions for personal development and social mobilization. The work is done in close collaboration with participants, municipal activities, businesses, and the rest of civil society. Read more about our work in Sweden here: Erikshjälpen Future Workshops (https://erikshjalpen.se/insatser-i-sverige/erikshjalpen-framtidsverkstad/)

Warm welcome to submit your application!

Description:

As a unit manager, you report to the department manager and are part of the centrally employed team at Erikshjälpen's Program Department Sweden. You are responsible for 2-3 local future workshops and their staff. The assignment also includes responsibilities related to developing and strengthening the work with Erikshjälpen Future Workshops nationally.

Examples of Responsibilities

Responsible for the unit's operations, budget, work environment, and staff
Lead and distribute work within the unit
Work on operational development and quality improvements for the local operations
Actively work for long-term funding of the operations locally and nationally
Contribute to developing and anchoring Erikshjälpen's overarching strategies and goals within the Program Department Sweden
Create contacts and build relationships with key networks and partners
Represent Erikshjälpen in local and national forums
Participate in the department's overall work
Other administrative tasks may arise in the work
Travel in the service is regularly required and sometimes includes overnight stays

Who are we looking for?

You have a degree in relevant post-secondary education in areas such as health, education, social work, human rights, or equivalent work experience that the employer deems comparable
Experience working with or collaborating with public authorities and the non-profit sector on social challenges
Documented experience of being a manager and leading staff
Experienced in building trust and motivation among employees and strengthening collaboration in small teams
You are flexible in your working style and attentive as a leader
A high communicative ability where you are comfortable communicating both verbally and in writing
Social and engaged in your mission and with the employees you lead and partners you meet
You are independent, take your own initiatives, and are driven to achieve the organization's goals with high quality
A driving license (B) is required
You share Erikshjälpen's values here (https://erikshjalpen.se/om-erikshjalpen/var-vardegrund/).

Preferred qualifications:

Experience from the non-profit sector
Experience in social work with people in vulnerable life situations
Knowledge of Erikshjälpen and our future workshops
Experience in child rights issues and rights-based work

We offer you

As an employee at Erikshjälpen, you will work in an organization where you, together with an engaged team and colleagues around the world, work to promote children's rights in Sweden and globally. With us, you have the opportunity to make a difference – for a future where children's dreams come to life.

We care about our employees having a good balance between work and leisure and offer our employees a wellness allowance of 2000 SEK per year. As an employee, you are covered by the collective agreement for civil society employees, between FREMIA and Unionen and the Academics' unions.

We welcome applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds and value diversity in all forms.