Development Leader for National Minorities and Minority Policy

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

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

As of January 1, 2026, the agency's mandate has expanded as we have taken over the responsibilities previously held by the Agency for Support to Faith Communities (SST) and the responsibility for state tasks within minority policy. This means that MUCF is 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.

The Department for Civil Society Issues has the main task of increasing public actors' knowledge about civil society, faith community issues, and national minorities, as well as promoting collaboration between government agencies and civil society, faith communities, and national minorities. The department also has a support function for civil society organizations regarding administrative issues.

Description

Do you want to help create social value and work to ensure that minority policy is implemented across the country? We are now looking for development leaders in national minorities and minority policy.

The unit for civil society and national minorities has the task of increasing knowledge and understanding of national minorities and their rights, as well as promoting collaboration and exchange of experiences between government agencies, municipalities, and regions. The unit also has assignments within civil society, the leisure card, and Roma inclusion. Currently, eleven employees work in the unit.

Job Responsibilities

In the role of development leader for national minorities and minority policy, you will work with strategic development work, provide support and advice, and carry out knowledge-enhancing initiatives. The work also includes organizing and leading collaborative efforts with various government agencies, municipalities, and regions. Job responsibilities may include organizing conferences, giving presentations, and developing support materials. Consultation and other dialogue with national minorities will occur.

As a development leader in the unit, you will be part of a working group that takes joint responsibility for the implementation of tasks. Your responsibilities will be determined based on your profile and may change over time depending on current needs.

To thrive in this role, you should enjoy sharing knowledge with others, work with inclusive approaches, and have a desire to develop and drive work forward.

The position will involve travel within Sweden.

Qualifications

You should have:

• a university degree deemed suitable by the agency
• work experience in the field of human rights and/or national minorities
• experience in development work and/or knowledge-enhancing initiatives within public operations
• experience of collaboration between different actors
• good communication skills, both orally and in writing

It is meritorious if you have:

• experience from municipalities, regions, or government agencies
• experience and understanding of the role of civil servants
• language or cultural competence within national minorities/minority languages

We are looking for someone who is structured, meticulous, and able to prioritize to meet deadlines. You are ready to adapt at short notice. Being solution-oriented, communicative, and able to collaborate easily with others is essential for the job. You also have a good understanding of the importance of adapting your communication and pedagogy to different target groups and contexts.

To succeed in this role, you should be unpretentious and attentive to the needs of the organization and its target groups. You take responsibility for your work, are driven, and proactive.

We place great importance on personal qualities and suitability for the job.

Conditions

Location: Stockholm

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 care about good employee participation. This means that you, as an employee, take responsibility for your work, contribute to development, and participate in a good working 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 process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. Therefore, we kindly ask for no contact with media sellers, recruitment sites, or similar.

We warmly welcome your application!