Unit Manager for International Grants

The Agency for Youth and Civil Society (MUCF) is a government agency that develops knowledge about the living conditions of young people and the conditions of civil society. Our vision is an open and inclusive Sweden with good conditions for youth and civil society.

MUCF has been commissioned by the government to work towards achieving the goals of youth policy and civil society policy. We do this by developing, collecting, and disseminating knowledge as well as contributing to the coordination of state efforts. We collaborate with authorities, municipalities, regions, and civil society organizations, and distribute state grants.

As of January 1, 2026, the agency's mission will expand as we take over the responsibilities currently held by the Agency for Support to Religious Communities (SST) and the responsibility for state tasks within minority policy. This means that MUCF will become an even more important actor in the work to strengthen democracy, promote participation, and contribute to an inclusive society.

MUCF has offices in Växjö and from January 2026 also in Stockholm.

MUCF is the national program office for the EU's youth program Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps. This means that MUCF manages and distributes grants within the program areas for which the agency is responsible. MUCF is also an information office for CERV (Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values) and informs about grants that can be applied for within that program.

Description

The Unit for International Grants is responsible for developing and managing effective, quality-assured processes for handling applications, ongoing projects, and final reports within the Erasmus+ Youth and Sports programs and the European Solidarity Corps.

The work also includes processing cases and following up on projects, finances, and accounting in accordance with applicable agreements and regulations. The unit consists of approximately 16 employees and is part of the Department for International Cooperation, together with the Function for International Coordination led by the department head.

Responsibilities

MUCF distributes EU grants on behalf of the government and the EU Commission. In the role of unit manager for international grants, you are responsible for ensuring that the management of the grants is carried out efficiently, with high quality and in accordance with applicable regulations.

You coordinate, plan, and support employees in the processing work, and are responsible for the unit's follow-up, analysis, and reporting. You also drive the development of grant-giving in close dialogue with the department head. The work may also involve monitoring relevant areas, handling questions from the media and the public, and participating in cross-agency assignments.

As unit manager, you have personnel, operational, budget, and work environment responsibilities for the unit's employees. You take responsibility for employer policies and apply them for the best of the operation.

You contribute with clear leadership where you coach and inspire your employees, clarify the mission, and contribute to a good work culture.

You are responsible for the unit's planning, priorities, and resource allocation, and follow up on operations. You lead the unit's long-term development by developing working methods and structures that strengthen the operation.

You are part of the department's management team where you actively contribute to the department's and agency's development with a holistic view and shared responsibility.

The position may involve travel within Sweden and Europe.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• a university degree in a relevant field
• at least 2 years of managerial or leadership experience
• experience in grant administration and administrative law, as well as extensive experience in case management within government operations
• knowledge of international cooperation
• very good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English

It is a merit if you have:

• experience working within government operations
• experience working with EU grants
• knowledge of EU's and Sweden's youth and civil society policy

As a person, you work goal- and result-oriented, both in the short and long term, and have the ability to independently drive and take responsibility for development in your area. Your working style is characterized by structure and good organizational skills, as well as a habit of following routines and ensuring order and quality in your work. In leadership, you show courage by making well-founded decisions and standing behind decisions made.

To succeed in the role, you need to be trustworthy, communicative, and able to create good relationships and collaborations. A secure and stable leadership with good judgment is important, as well as the ability to act as a role model and work based on the government’s value base with respect for the equal value of all individuals.

You create well-functioning teams through an inspiring, solution-focused, and present leadership. The responsibilities of the role also involve sharing knowledge, communicating clearly, and balancing different needs and perspectives, even during periods of high tempo or changing conditions.

Conditions

Probationary employment may be applied.

MUCF aims to utilize the qualities that a balanced gender distribution and diversity bring to the organization. At MUCF, we value good employee participation. This means that you as an employee take responsibility for your work, contribute to development, and participate in a good work environment.

You can read about our recruitment process here (https://www.mucf.se/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss/var-rekryteringsprocess).

We use e-recruitment to streamline and ensure the quality of the recruitment process. As a candidate, you are responsible for ensuring that the information provided is truthful and accurate and that it is submitted to MUCF no later than 24:00 on the last application day. The information is processed and stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

In preparation for the recruitment work, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly ask for no contact with media sellers, recruitment sites, and similar.

Warm welcome to submit your application!