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The goal of gender equality work in Sweden is for women and men to have equal power and opportunities to shape society and their own lives. The work covers issues such as power and influence, economy, health, education, work, and bodily integrity.

The Swedish Gender Equality Agency is responsible for ensuring that the government's gender equality policy gains traction by contributing to the effective implementation of gender equality policies. The Agency's task is to coordinate, follow up, and provide support in various ways within the areas of gender equality. The Swedish Gender Equality Agency is an LGBTQIA+ strategic agency, which means that the Agency must promote the equal rights and opportunities of LGBTQIA+ persons in its operations.

The Swedish Gender Equality Agency is undergoing reorganization, opening up new opportunities. The Agency is now seeking a Division Manager for the Analysis Division.

Job Description

The Analysis Division manages and develops various types of cross-agency functions and is divided into four units: The Statistics Unit, The Research Cooperation and Development Unit, The Sub-goal Analysis Unit, and The National Strategy Follow-up Unit.

As Division Manager, you are responsible for leading, developing, and coordinating the operations of the Analysis Division. The role involves leading and developing the Agency's analysis, follow-up, and statistical activities. You create good conditions for employees and work purposefully to build a common direction for the entire division. The division plays a central role in monitoring and analyzing progress towards gender equality policy goals. Through statistics, research-based analyses, mapping, reports, and knowledge materials, the division contributes to the government's steering and development of gender equality policy. The role entails clear responsibility for methodology, quality, priorities, and the long-term development of analysis and follow-up work. You are the direct manager of four unit managers and lead the division's management group.

You are part of the Agency's management group and report directly to the Director General.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Several years of managerial and leadership experience, including experience leading through others.
• Experience in strategic management group work.
• Several years of experience in work and governance within the public sector.
• Documented experience in analysis and/or investigative work, and broad knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods in investigative work.
• Good knowledge of public governance, state administration, and policy processes.
• Relevant academic education.
• Very good ability to express yourself orally and in writing in Swedish, as well as good proficiency in English.

The following are considered meritorious:

• A PhD or equivalent research background in a relevant field.
• Interest in gender equality policy or related policy areas.
• Experience in cultural and change management work.

Meritorious qualifications mean that meeting these requirements is an advantage, but they are not mandatory to be considered for the position.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability

We are looking for someone who is and has:

• A confident, clear, and decisive manager who dares to prioritize, set boundaries, and uphold quality standards.
• Confidence in making decisions and prioritizing in areas with strong engagement from employees and collaboration partners.
• Good self-awareness, integrity, and the ability to maintain focus on assignments and substantive issues.
• Social and communicative skills, as well as a genuine interest in working environment, culture, and collaboration.
• Interest in and ability to drive development, quality, and long-term improvement work.

Employment Information

The position is a permanent full-time employment. The Swedish Gender Equality Agency has offices in central Gothenburg. We may apply a 6-month probationary period. Start date by agreement. Travel is required for the position.

Work samples may be part of the recruitment process.

The Agency offers several benefits focusing on health and a sustainable working life for all ages, such as opportunities for remote work, fitness hours, and a fitness allowance.

Practical Information

Please submit your application by August 2, 2026.

First interviews will be held on the afternoon of August 12 and all day on August 13. A second round of interviews with the Director General is planned for August 20–21.

The Swedish Gender Equality Agency welcomes applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds. We receive your application electronically via our recruitment system. If you have protected personal data, you should not apply via our recruitment system but contact the responsible recruiter to handle your application. Contact details can be found below.

In this recruitment, the Swedish Gender Equality Agency collaborates with Adecco and senior recruitment consultant Stefan Wangdell ([email protected], 076-138 48 17).

If you want to know more about the position, contact Stefan Wangdell. Contact details for union representatives: for Saco-S Joanna Domachowska (031-392 91 19) and for ST Beatrice Löfström Bondestam (031-392 91 04).

We are happy to receive calls from you if you are interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling advertising and recruitment services.