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About the Job

Do you want to contribute to creating better conditions for civil society in developing countries? Are you interested in strengthening civil society during a time of change? At Sida, you can use your skills to make a difference for people.

We are currently looking for several case officers.

About the Role

As a case officer at one of the CSO units (Civil Society Unit), you will be part of a dynamic group of colleagues handling support to civil society organizations. Your tasks will include reviewing and assessing applications, preparing decision-making materials, conducting project follow-ups, and engaging in dialogue with various actors within the aid sector. The work includes support via both Swedish and international civil society organizations, as well as direct support to civil society in developing countries. Through your work, you will contribute to promoting democracy, human rights, and human security, and to strengthening the capacity and conditions of organizations. You will also participate in and contribute to the unit's learning and method development.

You will work at Sida's office in Rissne, Sundbyberg. The position is located within the Global Division, which consolidates global strategy and intervention management and works based on Sida's different thematic areas.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Processing interventions, including the assessment of applications, follow-up and analysis of interventions, and dialogue with partners.
• Using and developing relevant methods and approaches to support civil society, including partner capacity development, results-based management, and aid effectiveness.
• Preparing background materials and engaging in dialogue at various levels and with different actors, including other donors.
• Coordinating groups and processes within the unit.
• As needed, being responsible for contacts with internal and external actors, such as foreign missions and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA), as well as the business community and the research community.
• Other duties common to the unit and division.

What We Offer

We offer a workplace with good opportunities for development and a work environment characterized by openness and diversity. You will 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, guided by Agenda 2030 and the Swedish government's values. To meet the challenges the world faces today and in the future, we need people with diverse backgrounds and skills.

Qualifications

Education

• An academic degree in social sciences, economics, or a related field.

Languages

• Very good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Professional Experience and Knowledge

• Extensive documented experience in international development cooperation, including experience working in developing countries.
• Documented experience in case processing within development cooperation, including work with budgets and financial reporting.
• Documented experience of working with or for civil society organizations.

Functional Competencies and Skills

For this role, you need to:

• Be able to lead yourself and take responsibility for your own development.
• Be good at collaborating and building trusting relationships.
• Contribute to new thinking and innovation.
• Be able to handle resistance, be flexible, and solution-focused.
• Have the ability to conduct dialogue and create consensus.
• Be able to contribute to and absorb knowledge and evidence.

Desirable Qualifications

For this role, the following qualifications are desirable:

• Experience in processing support for actors in difficult contexts.
• Experience in policy and method development related to civil society and civil society support.
• Experience working on issues related to democracy, human rights, rule of law principles, gender equality, free market and property rights, accountability, tolerance, anti-corruption, and/or peace and security.
• Experience with innovative interventions in development cooperation.
• Broad experience working in government, private sector, or multilateral organizations.
• Language skills in French, Spanish, Arabic, or other languages relevant to Sida.

Good to Know

The positions are permanent appointments with an intended start date in August 2026. Probation period applies.

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

Please quote ref.no 132/26 when contacting us.

Further information about the position can be obtained from Susanna Nyström at 08-698 51 86.

Questions regarding terms and other union matters should be directed to union representatives at Sida: for SACO (mailto:[email protected]) and for ST (mailto:[email protected]).

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About Sida

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

We have over 800 employees distributed between two offices in Sweden and at Swedish embassies in our partner countries. Read more: https://www.sida.se/jobba-med-bistand/jobba-pa-sida (https://www.sida.se/jobba-med-bistand/jobba-pa-sida)

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.