Temporary Position in Work Against Men's Violence Against Women

Have you worked strategically and cross-departmentally in the area of men's violence against women, including honor-related violence and oppression, or do you want to try doing so? Then this temporary position could be an exciting opportunity for you!

The position is located at the Municipal Executive Office, the unit for social sustainability, and in this role, you will work across the municipal group to support and follow up on all administrations' and companies' work against men's violence against women. Eskilstuna Municipality is based on the government's national strategy for preventing and combating men's violence against women, which means that the area also includes work against honor-related violence and oppression, as well as against prostitution and human trafficking for sexual purposes, sexual harassment, and violence in close relationships. The work against men's violence against women has strong connections to the municipality's strategic work on gender equality, public health, and safety.

In our unit, we are six colleagues in roles as unit manager, developer, municipal strategists, and coordination manager. Our mission is to lead and coordinate the development work within social sustainability in the Eskilstuna municipal group to achieve the politically decided goals. We provide support and guidance in the work of developing and improving services available for everyone living and working in Eskilstuna. We are experts in committees and councils and act as a bridge between politics, civil society, and the municipality. We prepare cases, drive dialogue and collaboration, and work to integrate social sustainability issues into management and governance.

Our office is located in the City Hall, close to both the train and bus stations.

The position is a temporary role for approximately 6 months with immediate start.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

With us, you will work every day to prevent men's violence against women, violence in close relationships, and honor-related violence and oppression.

In this role, you will play a central part in supporting the municipality's administrations and companies in implementing and following up on the municipality's plan against men's violence against women and honor-related violence. You will contribute to developing and strengthening social services' work and help drive preventive efforts for a safer society before violence occurs. You will lead the work of revising the municipality's action plan against men's violence against women and serve as an expert support in the area, including to the gender equality committee. Together with a colleague, you will lead the municipality's gender equality network, which develops the municipality's gender equality work, including work against men's violence against women and honor-related violence and oppression.

An important part of the mission is collaboration. You will cooperate with external actors such as the police, other municipalities, and non-profit organizations and participate in joint development efforts. You will plan and conduct training, information initiatives, and campaigns that raise awareness of the issues, such as theme weeks and local initiatives for a life free from violence. The role also includes monitoring the external environment, disseminating current knowledge, and representing the municipality in local, regional, and national networks. You will prepare cases such as consultation responses and motions and actively contribute to the development work within the unit for social sustainability.

QUALIFICATIONS

For this position, we see that you, as an applicant, have a university degree in what we consider a relevant field, such as political science, behavioral science, social work, or similar. You also have knowledge and documented experience regarding men's violence against women and honor-related violence and oppression. You have experience in driving long-term development processes, preferably in the area, and have worked in municipal or other public operations. It is an advantage if you have experience in training and leading groups as well as in developing, revising, and following up on governing documents. It is also a significant plus if you have knowledge and experience in gender equality issues.

As a person, you are proactive, structured, and responsible. You thrive in a coordinating role, have an easy time collaborating, and build trusting relationships both internally and externally. You are curious, solution-focused, and motivated to contribute to long-term social change. You are independent, driven, and confident in speaking in front of others, leading groups, and conveying knowledge in a pedagogical and engaging manner. You find it easy to collaborate with others and create trusting relationships with people around you.

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We will conduct interviews during week 7.

The Municipal Executive Office has the corporate-wide responsibility and is tasked with supporting the municipal council in the work of developing Eskilstuna Municipality. We do this by leading, guiding, and supporting administrations and companies through dialogue, collaboration, and participation.

Do you want to help lead the way?

We offer a workplace that leads the way in one of Sweden's most sustainable municipalities. Together with competent and engaged employees, you will help develop Eskilstuna through good sustainable meetings, guidance, and service. Through active and courageous employee engagement and a trusting and committed leadership, you will help drive change. You make a difference for people every day.

We welcome employees from diverse backgrounds and work to ensure that our workplaces are accessible to all.

In connection with the interview, you will need to verify your citizenship. You can do this with a passport or a personal certificate along with an ID document. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must show that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. Employment can only occur after verification of the work permit, which is required under the Aliens Ordinance.

We ask you to apply for the position via the link in this ad. It is important that you are thorough when filling out your application as it forms the basis for our selection.

If you have a protected identity, you can apply by submitting your application in writing or leaving it at our reception at Alva Myrdals Gata 3 D. Mark your application with the Recruitment Unit and the advertisement's reference number.