Job Advertisement: Specialist in National Minorities and Human Rights

Do you have strong knowledge in the field of national minorities, national minority languages, and human rights? Would you like to work in a role where you, together with engaged colleagues, contribute to long-term development, quality, and equity within the school system? Join us in shaping the future of education!

About the Job

In this role, you will work on issues related to national minorities and national minority languages.

You will also work on other assignments related to the school’s efforts in democracy and human rights. You will contribute to the development of educational materials, work with agreements and collaborations with educational institutions regarding commissioned training and other professional development for the target groups in the school system.

You will work both independently and as part of a team. The assignments vary in content and scope and involve significant collaboration with colleagues at the Swedish National Agency for Education as well as cooperation with educational institutions, authorities, and civil society organizations.

"In this position, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ensuring that all children and students grow in knowledge within a safe environment. It is work that truly makes a difference."

About the Unit

You will belong to the Unit for General Didactics 2 within the Department for School Development. The unit consists of about 20 dedicated employees working on cross-school issues related to knowledge and values, student health, and special education. We are also responsible for the Swedish National Agency for Education's assignment as an LGBTQI strategic authority, working on gender equality integration, disability policy, national minorities, and national minority languages.

You will work in our modern and spacious office in Solna Business Park. You may also have the opportunity to work up to 50% remotely.

About You

To do a good job and thrive with us, you need to embody and live up to the state’s core values and our core values for employee engagement: role model, trust, responsibility, collaboration, and development. Read more at www.skolverket.se/jobb (https://www.skolverket.se/jobb)

In this job, you should have

• a university degree in education or social sciences, or another relevant field that we assess as suitable,
• several years of relevant work experience from a government agency or work at a higher level within a municipality or region related to the school system, or other relevant experience,
• experience in leading and driving development work in collaboration with others,
• strong knowledge in the area of national minorities, national minority languages, or human rights,
• good digital competence,
• excellent ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English.

It is an advantage if you have experience in analysis and follow-up work, familiarity with reading and writing advanced texts, and experience in investigative work. A doctoral degree or licentiate degree, knowledge of laws and regulations concerning national minorities, national minority languages, disability policy, children's rights, or human rights, as well as knowledge of any national minority language, are also advantageous.

As a person, you need to

• be collaborative,
• have the ability to take initiative and drive work forward,
• be adaptable when circumstances change,
• have a good overall perspective and understand how different parts are interconnected,
• be structured and able to plan and organize your work effectively.

Important to Know

The application deadline is January 21. The employment is permanent and begins with a six-month probationary period.

When you register your application, you will answer some questions instead of attaching a personal letter. Please review the application form and prepare your answers before applying.

The Swedish National Agency for Education works to ensure that all children and students receive a good and equitable education in a safe environment. We support the Swedish preschool, school, and adult education in various ways. As an employee at the Swedish National Agency for Education, you contribute to creating good conditions for children's and students' development and learning. Get to know us better by visiting our website https://www.skolverket.se/jobb (https://www.skolverket.se/jobb). Our mission – the future of education.