We at Tillväxtverket are looking for a unit manager

We at Tillväxtverket work for competitive companies and sustainable development in all parts of Sweden. We offer knowledge, networks, and investment opportunities. This provides direct benefits to companies and also creates conditions for businesses, municipalities, and regions to meet future challenges. Tillväxtverket is a national authority with a regional presence in nine locations.

About the position

In the role of unit manager, you will be responsible for the work within the area of monitoring and evaluation of the European Regional Development Fund (ERUF) and the Just Transition Fund, as well as for reporting on national support within Tillväxtverket's policy areas. The role involves personnel, budget, and operational responsibilities.

The unit is also responsible for managing agency-wide working models and leading and coordinating the agency's sustainability work.

Your place of work is Stockholm or Östersund.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A university or college degree at least at the bachelor's level in relevant fields
• At least three years of current experience coordinating and leading work with monitoring and evaluation at a government agency
• At least three years of current experience in monitoring and evaluation of the European Regional Development Fund (ERUF) and the Just Transition Fund
• Experience in designing and procuring evaluations
• Experience in monitoring methodology
• Good knowledge of regional development policy and European cohesion policy
• Good methodological knowledge in the area of monitoring and evaluation
• Good knowledge of the funding process of EU funds and national support
• Good knowledge of data quality assurance
• Good knowledge of how government agencies are governed
• Very good knowledge of the Office suite
• Very good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing
• Good knowledge of English in speech and writing

The following are meritorious:

• Experience in disseminating knowledge from reporting, monitoring, and evaluation
• Experience leading remote work with geographically dispersed employees
• Leadership training
• Knowledge of Tillväxtverket's case management system (Nyps) and support systems
• Knowledge of the monitoring and indicator system for regional development policy and cohesion policy

As a person

we are looking for someone who is an experienced leader with strong analytical skills and a structured approach. You are unpretentious, meticulous, and flexible, and have an excellent ability to collaborate and communicate.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

We expect you to live up to our employee and manager policy, which expresses the expectations we have for all employees.

We assume that you share our values, which are the public values. They unite all who are public employees, regardless of activity and profession. The values aim to create an administration that is efficient, legally secure, and free from corruption and abuse of power.

Employment form and application deadline

The employment is a fixed-term position until December 31, 2026.

The application deadline is January 30, 2026.

More information and contact

For more information about the tasks, you are welcome to contact department manager Peter Wikhagen, phone 08-681 97 01. Questions about the recruitment process can be answered by HR partner Linda Aalto, email [email protected].

Union representatives

ST: contact person, Robert Berggren, email [email protected]
Saco: contact person, Susanna Lindbom, email [email protected]

Both can be reached by phone via the switchboard number 08-681 91 00.

We work competence-based and the recruitment process will include selection questions, possible tests, interviews, and reference checks.

If you have protected personal data, please contact the HR partner for this recruitment.

We are centrally located in modern premises where you can choose your place based on your tasks. Tillväxtverket strives for a working method where digital and technical solutions facilitate daily work. Here you can read about the employment conditions and benefits we offer.

Tillväxtverket wants to take advantage of the qualities that a balanced gender distribution and ethnic and cultural diversity bring to the organization. We strive for a work environment where every employee has the opportunity to combine work and private life for balance in life.

Welcome with your application to create your and Sweden's future!

In this recruitment, Tillväxtverket has already taken a position on desirable recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly but firmly decline calls from advertising brokers or salespeople.

* the unit is subject to the new organization being decided.