Sports, Civil Society, and Youth Affairs, Health and Civil Society Unit, Ministry of Social Affairs

Are you interested in society and want to work at the center of events? Do you want to work with interesting, complex, and varied tasks? Then you might be the one we are looking for. In the diverse work at the Ministry of Social Affairs, we can offer a developing role where you, together with competent and engaged colleagues, contribute to societal development.

Your Workday. Sweden's Tomorrow.

The Health and Civil Society Unit at the Ministry of Social Affairs works with policy areas that promote good living conditions in Sweden. The unit is responsible for issues related to public health, mental health and psychiatry, dental care, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, doping, health and infection control, civil society, sports, religious communities, and youth affairs. The unit is characterized by teamwork and a development-oriented approach. We work together to make people's lives a little better every day.

The group for sports, civil society, and youth affairs consists of about 10 employees and is responsible for the state sports policy, civil society policy, religious community issues, youth affairs, support for outdoor organizations, burial issues, and the General Heritage Fund. The group is also responsible for the government oversight of the Agency for Youth and Civil Society Affairs (MUCF).

As an administrator with us, you will be involved in several different areas of responsibility.

Areas of Responsibility

• develop and analyze materials for the government's positions on issues related to civil society policy
• participate in the work to develop policy, prepare cases, and coordinate efforts related to civil society policy
• follow the work within the framework of EU cooperation and international collaboration on issues related to civil society policy
• draft bills, letters, and departmental letters (DS)
• work within the framework of the government's oversight of authorities
• work with the government's dialogue with civil society
• work on knowledge acquisition about civil society and its conditions
• work with the state system for grants to civil society
• manage internal and external meetings and contacts within the policy area and
• work with budget-related tasks concerning civil society policy

The work involves extensive contacts and relationships, both within the Government Offices and externally with various stakeholders within authorities and civil society. Civil society policy is a cross-sectoral area with connections to many other policy areas.

Read more about our activities at www.regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se).

Your Background

You have a completed academic education in social sciences, law, economics, or another relevant academic field, combined with current and relevant experience from a government authority. You also have relevant experience in governance issues, change management, and development work. Good language skills in Swedish and English are required for the role.

We would like you to have experience working within the Government Offices, dealing with issues related to civil society policy, and have also been active at the national level. It is also positive if you have experience leading groups, driving projects, and conducting dialogue work. Knowledge of Swedish public administration, civil society policy, and grant regulations is meritorious and seen as an asset in the role.

Your Qualities

The employee criteria of the Government Offices are holistic, development, and results.

Everyone working in the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and collaborate for the best of the organization. You are expected to contribute your perspective and expertise while being open to others. You come with ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own skills. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

In the role, you need to have a good understanding of what it means to work in a politically governed organization and the role and function of the Government Offices. You thrive in an environment where long-term and strategic work runs parallel to quick orders and short delivery times, and you have the ability to maintain calm and focus even under time pressure. You work independently, take responsibility for your tasks and initiatives, while being quality-conscious, judicious, and structured in your work approach. With your analytical ability, you can quickly understand complex issues, make well-founded assessments, and make decisions when required. You have good collaboration skills and actively contribute to a culture characterized by a holistic view, development, and results. This means that you share your expertise and perspectives, are receptive to others, and continuously seek new ways to improve both the organization and your own work.

Read more about Employee and Leadership in the Government Offices (http://www.regeringen.se) - Regeringen.se

Other

The position is a permanent employment. A security clearance will be conducted before a decision on employment is made. You must be a Swedish citizen but may have a foreign background.

Are You Interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact group manager Mattias Ludvigsson. If you have questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact recruitment specialist Gabriella Gvidi. Union contacts are Pia Fagerström for Saco and Agnes Sörensen for ST. All can be reached via the Government Offices switchboard, 08-405 10 00.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool by March 12, 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 equality and diversity as a strength and asset, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Social Affairs, which is one of ten ministries, is responsible for issues related to societal welfare. These include public health and healthcare, social services including elderly care, care for and rights of persons with disabilities, sickness and parental insurance, pensions and the premium pension system, as well as sports, civil society, youth policy, burial issues, and religious communities.