International Coordinator

The Total Defence Research Institute (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defense and security to support Sweden's military and civil defense. The research spans several areas, including underwater, cyber defense, space, electronic warfare, sensor systems, civil defense, CBRNe (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive materials), military platforms including weapons and protection, as well as security policy analysis. FOI's research plays a key role in building Sweden's defense capability.

Do you have experience in international cooperation and a strong interest in defense and security issues? Do you want a role where you can be an important part of a growing organization and collaborate with various competencies? Then you might be the one we are looking for! We offer a balanced work life, a developing work environment, and a socially important job!

About the Position

As an international coordinator, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining international relations within FOI's area of responsibility, Swedish defense research. You will prepare matters related to bilateral or multilateral cooperation. You will support the Director General in his role as the Swedish Defense Research Director and assist the research departments in their international work. The job also involves planning and carrying out trips and visits, as well as maintaining contacts with researchers and managers. FOI is in a strong growth phase, which means your role may evolve and change in line with the agency's needs.

About Us

You will be part of the Office for International Coordination, which belongs to the Director General's Management Support Department. The office currently consists of 9 people and is located in Kista, where the position of international coordinator is also based.

Feel free to read more about what we do: Director General's Management Support (https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html).

Do You Have the Competence Profile We Need?

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has:

• a degree that FOI considers relevant for the position,
• experience working in a similar role with international relations in a research or defense environment or equivalent,
• good ability to express yourself in both spoken and written Swedish and English.

As a person, you are structured and have the ability to plan and organize your work effectively. You are self-driven and take responsibility for your tasks, and you are used to driving your work forward. Furthermore, you are accommodating and have an interest and willingness to help others. Since the role involves collaborating with various individuals and competencies within the agency, both within and outside the International Office, it is important that you have personal maturity and good collaboration skills that contribute to a positive working climate. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities.

Meritorious

It is meritorious if you have:

• experience of similar tasks within a government agency,
• international experience through work on-site in another country with tasks that we consider to provide relevant experience for the position,
• other language skills in addition to Swedish and English, e.g., German or French.

What Do We Offer You?

The Total Defence Research Institute (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-leading research in defense and security to support Sweden's military and civil defense. We offer a unique workplace where you can work on what is important for total defense and society as a whole. The research is applied both within defense authorities and among civil actors and plays a crucial role in building a relevant and effective defense capability.

We consciously work for a good working environment with a good balance between work and private life. In addition, we offer a range of benefits. Read more about what it is like to work with us (https://www.foi.se/jobba-hos-oss.html).

The position is a permanent employment that may start with a six-month probationary period.

Do you want to be part of seeking answers for a safer world?

Welcome with your application in the form of a CV, cover letter, and diploma from relevant education via the application button no later than February 1!

For more information about the position, please contact International Director Mårten Sundmark. Union representatives are Jon Grumer (Saco-S) and Magnus Lindström (OFR/S – ST). All can be reached at 08-555 030 00.

As the position is classified, Swedish citizenship is required. A security screening with a background check will be conducted before employment in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585). For the security screening, certified copies of relevant education and service certificates will be requested.

FOI is an authority whereby submitted application documents become public records that can be disclosed to third parties upon request in accordance with the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act.

Offers from recruitment companies are not welcome.