Qualified Investigator for the Program Unit

The Swedish ESF Council is a government agency with an important mission – to drive development and innovation for a more inclusive labor market. We are about 140 dedicated employees at eight offices across the country, with our headquarters in Gävle.

With us, you will have the opportunity to work in a smaller organization and actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and sustainable society. Our mission is to support and finance projects that strengthen people's positions in the labor market, promote social integration, combat exclusion, and contribute to positive societal development.

What do we offer you?

• Meaningful work: With us, you will be part of making a difference in an important government mission – contributing to an inclusive and sustainable labor market for all
• Development and learning: We offer good opportunities for you to grow and develop within your area of expertise and take the next step in your career
• Health and balance: We value good health and balance in life and offer, among other things, wellness during working hours as well as wellness benefits of up to 5,000 SEK per year
• Benefits: Good vacation and pension terms as well as extended parental benefits
• Culture: We have a work environment characterized by openness, collaboration, and respect, where we all help each other grow and contribute to our common goals

Program Unit & Responsibilities

The mission of the Program Unit includes developing support, governance, working methods, and systems for our program activities as well as cross-agency. We strive to work cross-functionally. You will work in a responsible team in a unit consisting of a manager and about fourteen employees within various specialist functions such as program, controlling, as well as legal and investigation. As a qualified investigator, you will be responsible for driving and conducting qualified investigations for the entire agency. This may involve special assignments such as investigating specific issues based on regulations, leading or participating in development groups, or coordinating and writing consultation responses.

The position involves some travel, primarily within Sweden but also within the EU.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a solution-oriented and structured qualified investigator who has:

• A degree from a college or university in a field deemed relevant by the employer, such as economics or political science
• Good knowledge and relevant multi-year experience working within ESF+ for the program period 2021–2027, including its regulations
• Good knowledge of project management and experience in project leadership
• Experience in independent process-oriented development and investigative work
• Good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English
• Good ability to collaborate with colleagues and across unit boundaries

Meritorious experiences:

• Experience working with the EU's cohesion policy from the Government Offices, other authorities, the EU Commission, or other organizations

An Inclusive Workplace

The Swedish ESF Council strives to be a workplace characterized by diversity, equality, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, or other personal identification. We offer a work environment that contributes to personal development and to our common vision of a more inclusive labor market.

Application and More Information

Location at the headquarters in Gävle or at one of our regional offices. We apply a 6-month probationary period, and employment will commence upon agreement.

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Maria Rönnbäck, unit manager, tel. 026-54 27 01. Union contact persons are Samuel Löfgren, ST-ESF, tel. 040-174219, email: [email protected], and Maria Norgren, Saco ESF, tel. 026-542672, email: [email protected].

Welcome to apply by January 7, 2026, via the link "Apply" below.

We look forward to reading your application!

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