Vacant job

Do you have knowledge of migration and development? Do you want to contribute to Sida's knowledge development and learning as well as thematic operational support in migration and development? Would you like to share your experience and knowledge and help Sida implement the agency's operational strategy in the relevant area? Then this position might be for you.

About the job

We are looking for a method and subject representative for migration and development. As a method and subject representative, you will provide thematic support to operational departments and foreign missions. You will also contribute to learning by making evidence, environmental analysis, method, and knowledge development available to support an effective implementation of development cooperation. Additionally, you will provide expert support to the Government Offices in the aforementioned thematic area.

You will work at our office in Rissne Sundbyberg.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the migration team, coordinate and implement activities for evidence, analysis, knowledge development, and learning, including thematic support and methodological support, as well as capacity development.
• Provide thematic operational support to operational units, departments, and foreign missions within the subject area.
• Contribute to subject-related assignments towards the Government Offices and Sida's management.
• Contribute to monitoring and reporting on the development of the subject area through research and environmental monitoring and participate in thematic environmental analysis.

We offer

We offer a workplace with good opportunities for development and a work environment characterized by openness and diversity. You will work based on a clear mandate and area of responsibility characterized by trust between you, your manager, and your colleagues.

As an employee at Sida, you work with the world as your workplace, with Agenda 2030 and the state value base as your guide. To respond to the challenges the world faces today and in the future, we need people with diverse backgrounds and skills.

Qualifications

Education

• Academic degree in a relevant subject area for the position

Work experience and skills

• Experience working with migration and development
• Good environmental analytical skills and the ability to compile complex analysis into understandable contexts and structures
• Have international and national networks within the development field, as well as experience in policy dialogue in international contexts
• Experience working at a foreign mission or in a similar international environment
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to represent and advocate in official contexts
• Experience leading knowledge and method development within the subject area

Functional competencies/abilities:

• For this role, you need to:
• Be able to lead yourself and take responsibility for your own development
• Take initiative and be proactive
• Be good at collaborating and building trusting relationships
• Have the ability to translate ideas into concrete actions
• Communicate strategically to influence, negotiate, and mobilize
• Be able to contribute to and absorb knowledge and evidence
• Be able to translate experiences and lessons into action

It is advantageous if you

• Have a doctoral degree with a relevant focus for the position
• Have academic studies or experiences in another closely related strategic area relevant to Sida's operations and mission
• Have experience leading processes as a project manager or manager
• Have experience in reporting work, writing government documents, and responding to government assignments
• Have knowledge of French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or another relevant language

Good to know

The position is a temporary appointment until further notice, but no later than June 2027. Start date June 2026.

Sida offers the possibility of remote work to some extent if it works for the organization.

When contacting, please refer to ref.no 7/26.

For further information about the position, please contact unit manager Christina Hartler at 070-509 6808.

Any questions regarding terms and other union matters should be directed to union representatives at Sida for Saco: [email protected] and ST: [email protected]).

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About Sida

Sida – The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency - is a government agency that works on behalf of the government and parliament to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Our work should contribute to achieving the goals set by parliament and the government's direction for Swedish aid.

We have over 800 employees distributed between three offices in Sweden and at Swedish embassies in our partner countries. Read more about Sida's employment benefits and Sida's diversity work.

Diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives are the foundation for a workplace free from discrimination, where everyone thrives and does their best. We believe in diversity and its positive impact.