Security Policy Unit, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Do you want to be part of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs' sanctions work? We are looking for someone who wants to work with sanctions issues in an international environment. Does that sound interesting and challenging? Then this might be the job for you!

We offer an important and interesting job in a dynamic environment. As a staff member in sanctions coordination, you will be part of a small, strong team working on horizontal substance and process issues in sanctions management, both nationally and in the EU, as well as in the UN.

Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow.

The sanctions instrument has increased in both scope and political significance in recent years. As a case officer in sanctions coordination, you will be responsible for policy development and horizontal coordination within sanctions policy. The position also includes support and method development for geographical and functional units that handle individual sanction regimes. You will assist the Ministry's coordinator for sanctions issues, together with another colleague. You will represent Sweden in certain EU consultations and support the negotiation work in the EU, as well as in relevant UN processes. You will handle issues related to compliance with sanctions. The work requires close cooperation with relevant departments and authorities, as well as contacts with the business community and the research world.

The work in sanctions coordination is characterized by a collaborative work climate and requires good judgment, strong legal competence, and the ability to find solutions to complex issues.

Your background

You have at least two years of relevant work experience from the Government Offices or another Swedish authority. You have relevant legal competence and good knowledge of international sanctions and sanctions work. Experience from the private sector is an advantage. The position requires good language skills in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written. You have a good understanding of the Government Offices' working methods and understand the demands placed in a politically governed organization.

Your qualities

We place great emphasis on personal qualities and are looking for someone who is responsible, structured, meticulous, and has a good ability to collaborate, think innovatively, and carry out processes, even during periods of high workload.

You are quality-conscious, resilient, and solution-oriented with a professional approach. You have high integrity, good judgment, and a strong security awareness.

You thrive in a collaborative environment and have the ability to create structure in a setting that is constantly influenced by the outside world.

Other

This is a permanent position that begins with a six-month probationary period. Start date as soon as possible. The position is classified in a security class, and a security screening with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. You must be a Swedish citizen.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact Ann-Sofie Nilsson, unit manager, or Anna Ekstedt, sanctions coordinator. You are also welcome to contact personnel officer Emilia Strömsten and union representatives for UPF (Saco) and ST-UD (OFR/S, P, O), all reachable via the Government Offices switchboard at 08-405 10 00.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool by February 8, 2026.

The mission of the Government Offices is to support the government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of which 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as a strength and asset, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is responsible for foreign and security policy, global development and aid, trade policy, assistance to Swedes abroad, international law and human rights, export control of defense material, international cooperation with countries and regions, as well as trade, investment, and promoting Sweden.