Climate Adaptation Coordinator

Do you have a genuine interest in society's resilience to climate change? Do you want to be part of the development of climate adaptation in Strängnäs municipality? Are you attentive, pedagogical, and able to inspire, collaborate, and build good relationships both within and outside the municipal organization? Then this is a position for you!

The municipality's work on climate adaptation takes place in two parallel tracks: firstly, by strengthening and adapting existing buildings and our operations to a changing climate, and secondly, by planning, developing, and constructing new projects in a way that does not create future risks. In the first track, existing vulnerabilities are identified and managed. In the second track, the climate perspective is integrated from the outset in all new planning to prevent risks and create robust, sustainable living environments. Together, these two tracks ensure that the municipality both strengthens today's society and builds tomorrow's city in a safe and long-term manner.

The municipal executive board has the ultimate responsibility for the municipality's overall work in managing crises, regardless of how they appear or arise. As part of this, the municipality must be prepared to meet the climate changes that are already leaving their mark today.

The position belongs to the security unit, which means a clear focus on preparedness-enhancing measures to meet future climate threats. The security unit is part of the municipal executive board's secretariat department, and as a preparedness coordinator with a focus on climate adaptation, you will work in the unit alongside seven other people. The security unit provides strategic and operational support for the municipality's operations in security, information security, and preparedness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role involves a clear coordination responsibility, where you connect strategic climate adaptation work with practical application in the municipality's planning, investments, and operations.

As a climate adaptation coordinator, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase the municipality's resilience to climate change. You will work on identifying risks and vulnerabilities, creating preparedness plans, and coordinating efforts with various stakeholders to ensure effective and sustainable climate adaptation.

The role includes, among other things:

• Developing the municipality's climate adaptation plan.
• Ensuring that climate adaptation is integrated into the municipality's planning and decision-making processes, such as in comprehensive planning, detailed plans, and larger investment projects.
• Providing support to administrations and companies on issues related to climate risks associated with land use, construction, and technical infrastructure.
• Contributing climate risk analyses and adaptation perspectives in the early stages of the community building process.
• Developing and implementing preparedness plans to manage climate-related threats.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive climate adaptation projects.
• Participating in policy development and strategic work for climate adaptation.
• Analyzing data and trends to inform decisions and strategies.
• Educating and informing colleagues and citizens about climate risks and adaptation measures.
• Preparing decision-making materials and training materials for both politics and administration.

The climate adaptation plan addresses all relevant climate challenges and ensures that there are preparedness plans linked to the identified challenges.

To succeed in this role and enjoy the tasks, we see that you have a strong interest and understanding of climate change, its effects, and adaptation strategies. You will work with risk analysis and conduct risk assessments related to climate-related threats and vulnerabilities. The assignment allows for a high level of freedom in how it is shaped and how working hours are distributed.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who has:

• relevant academic education in environmental science, urban planning, sustainable development, preparedness related to climate issues, or other education deemed equivalent by the employer.
• previous work experience in developing and implementing policies and strategies related to climate adaptation.
• experience in developing and implementing plans, preferably within the municipal or public sector.
• excellent ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing.
• Category B driver's license
• previous experience working in the public sector.

It is highly meritorious if you have knowledge/competence in project management to drive climate adaptation initiatives.

Understanding and acceptance of how politically governed operations work is fundamental for you to thrive and succeed in this work.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability, and we want you to share the municipality's values - development, respect, openness, and clarity. You are a flexible, results-oriented, and development-focused analytical person who has the ability to see issues in a broader perspective. As a person, you are secure, attentive, and unpretentious with a good portion of self-awareness and have the ability to inspire, collaborate, and build relationships both within and outside the municipal organization. You can work both in teams and independently when required.

You enjoy both leading and participating in working groups, and you are pedagogical, strategic, and structured in your approach. You are driven and work focused on set goals both independently and together with others.

You are skilled at working with various stakeholders, including authorities, businesses, and citizens, and understand that a success factor is being able to adapt messages and communicate complex issues understandably based on who the recipient is.

As part of the recruitment process, a security clearance will be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585).

Warmly welcome your application today!

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Application process and personal data handling:

• As an applicant, you are responsible for clearly documenting your qualifications so that we can make an objective and fair assessment of your application.
• When working with children and youth, an extract from the police's criminal record is required before employment.
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