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Do you have knowledge of international development cooperation in the field of environment and climate? We are looking for you who speak Spanish and want to be part of implementing an EU-funded environment and climate program in Bolivia.

About the job

We are now looking for case officers for Sida's Latin America Unit, where you will work on an EU-funded program on environment and climate in Bolivia. The program contributes to climate adaptation, strengthened natural resource management, and increased resilience to climate change. The position includes regular official travel to Bolivia for dialogue and monitoring of the activities. The position is fixed-term for 18 months with an start date of September 1, 2026.

You will belong to the Division for Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. You will work at our office in Rissne, Sundbyberg. The Latin America Unit supports the implementation of development cooperation in the region in close collaboration with colleagues at the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency's offices in Bolivia, Colombia, and Guatemala.

Responsibilities

• Process interventions within the framework of the EU program.
• Conduct continuous monitoring trips to Bolivia.
• Dialogue with the EU and cooperation partners in Bolivia.
• Annual reporting and final reporting to the EU.
• Other tasks decided by the unit manager.

What we offer

We offer a workplace with good opportunities for development and a work environment characterized by openness and diversity. You work with 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 government's values as your guide. To be able to meet the challenges the world faces today and in the future, we need people with different backgrounds and skills.

Qualifications

Education

• University degree or equivalent, or other education that the employer deems relevant.

Languages

• Very good knowledge of Swedish, English, and Spanish, both spoken and written.

Work experience and knowledge

• Thematic expertise in environment and climate.
• Experience in managing project grants (disbursement, receipt, reporting, etc.).
• Experience in processing interventions within international development cooperation.

Functional competencies/skills:

For this role, you need to:

• Be able to lead yourself and take responsibility for your own development.
• Take initiative and be proactive.
• Be able to collaborate in an intercultural context and in different constellations.
• Be able to handle resistance, be flexible, and solution-focused.
• Communicate strategically to influence, negotiate, and mobilize.
• Be able to contribute to and absorb knowledge and evidence.

Merits

• Have experience from working with and/or in Bolivia.
• Have experience of EU cooperation and EU-funded projects.
• Have experience from working in Sida's intervention management system.

Good to know

The position is a specific fixed-term appointment until further notice, but no later than March 2028. Start date September 2026.

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

Please mention ref.no. 131/26 when contacting us.

Further information about the content of the position is provided by Emma Nilenfors, 08-698 45 39.

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About Sida

Sida – The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency – is an administrative authority that works on behalf of the Government and the Riksdag to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Our work should contribute to achieving the Riksdag's goals and the Government's guidelines for Swedish aid.

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Different 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 on our operations and welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences.