Vacant job

Are you a driven case handler? Do you have a passion for developing businesses, regions, and cities? Do you have experience with the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)? Then you might be the person we are looking for.

At Tillväxtverket (The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth), we work for competitive businesses and sustainable development throughout Sweden. We offer knowledge, networks, and investment opportunities. This provides direct benefits to businesses and creates conditions for businesses, municipalities, and regions to meet future challenges. Tillväxtverket is a national authority with a regional presence in nine locations.

The National Development Support unit is responsible for support funds in national government assignments and contributes to quality and efficiency to create the greatest possible benefit for the authority's target groups. The unit is also responsible for the National Regional Development Fund Programme running from 2021-2027.

About the role

The role involves drawing up calls for proposals within the framework of the European Regional Development Fund. This also includes preparing and processing projects. You will participate in various internal working groups for simplification and efficient implementation. As a case handler, you will also lead mobilization activities to attract more applicants to the programme. To succeed in the work, you will need to maintain close contact with project owners and other stakeholders.

Your workplace will be at one of the following offices: Gothenburg or Malmö.

Travel is required in the role.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Relevant higher education or relevant experience assessed as equivalent
• Good knowledge of the Regional Development Fund and EU cohesion policy, and experience in case processing within the national Regional Development Fund programme
• Knowledge and experience in handling digital tools and working in digital environments
• Work experience and/or knowledge in a policy area where Tillväxtverket has assignments.
• Good communication skills in Swedish and English, both written and verbal

The following are meritorious:

• Knowledge of Nyps
• Experience in project processing and/or project development
• Experience in independently structuring and planning your work
• Experience in analyzing, planning, implementing, and reporting on initiatives
• Experience in familiarizing yourself with different regulations to be able to carry out assignments

As a person we are looking for you who are goal-oriented, have experience in independently structuring and planning your work, and are service-oriented.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

We expect you to live up to our employee and manager policy (https://tillvaxtverket.se/tillvaxtverket/omtillvaxtverket/jobbahososs/fordelarmedattjobbahososs/medarbetarochchefspolicy.600.html), which expresses the expectations we have of all employees.

We assume that you share our value base, which is the state value base (https://www.statskontoret.se/fokusomraden/god-forvaltningskultur-och-antikorruption/den-statliga-vardegrunden/). This unites all state employees, regardless of activity and profession. The value base aims to create an administration that is efficient, legally secure, and free from corruption and abuse of power.

Employment type and last application date

The employment is a fixed-term appointment (SÄVA) starting on September 1st and ending on August 31st, 2027.

The last application date is June 9th.

More information and contact

For more information about the duties, you are welcome to contact Unit Manager Annika Rosing, tel 08-681 92 92. Questions about the recruitment process are answered by HR Specialist Gunilla Perméus, [email protected], 08-681 91 54.

Union representatives

ST: contact person Robert Berggren, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Saco: contact person Susanna Lindbom, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Both can be reached by phone via the switchboard number 08-681 91 00.

We work based on competence, and the recruitment process will include selection questions, possible tests, interviews, and reference checks.

If you have protected personal data, we ask you to contact the HR partner in this recruitment.

We are centrally located in modern premises where you choose your workspace daily based on your tasks. Tillväxtverket strives for a way of working where digital and technical solutions facilitate daily work. Read more about the benefits of working with us (https://tillvaxtverket.se/tillvaxtverket/omtillvaxtverket/jobbahososs/fordelarmedattjobbahososs.960.html).

Tillväxtverket wants to capitalize on the qualities that a balanced gender distribution and ethnic and cultural diversity bring to the operations. We strive for a work environment where every employee is given the opportunity to combine professional and private life for balance in life.

Welcome with your application to create your and Sweden's future!

In this recruitment, Tillväxtverket has already taken a stand on desirable recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly but firmly decline calls from advertising agencies or salespeople.