Vacant job

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) is the leading, guiding, and coordinating authority in civil defense. We ensure that society is prepared for crisis, high alert, and war.

Do you want to make a difference and work with us towards a safer society? Then you might be our next colleague!

We are now looking for staff members to join the secretariat for the Population Protection Division, which is responsible for the agency's work within population protection. Here, you will become part of a team of experienced case handlers. Even if you do not have extensive experience or previous public sector experience, you will have great opportunities to develop alongside us.

Your responsibilities and tasks

You will primarily work with supporting the division in budgeting, forecasting, and follow-up. You will also work with operational planning and administrative tasks that support the division's activities, such as preparing decision materials, briefings, and other documentation.

Your knowledge and competencies

At our agency, we often handle tasks of different natures simultaneously. This requires you to thrive in a role where a strategic holistic perspective is combined with the ability to drive complex projects with concrete results. You are curious, engaged, unpretentious, and have an easy time building new relationships and networks. At the same time, you handle changes and periods of high work pace. You can prioritize, act independently, and are a reliable team player who contributes to a positive work environment. To succeed in your duties, you possess very strong administrative skills.

We are looking for you who have:

• Recently completed an academic degree in a relevant field, preferably in economics or political science.
• Up to two years of work experience in a relevant field.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, in Swedish and English.

It is meritorious if you have:

• Experience in project financing.
• Experience in reporting on delegated authority.
• Experience working in financial management systems and document management systems.
• Experience in process and operational development.
• Knowledge in contract law or other legal areas relevant to the distribution of state grants.

In all our work, both internally and externally, we must act based on the public sector values. As an employee and leader here, you are expected to act in accordance with the agency's approach.

This approach applies in everyday life, crisis, and war. It should be seen as a whole and builds upon itself; collaboration-oriented – proactive – action-oriented.

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About the position

We offer you a permanent full-time position starting with a probationary period.

Your place of work will be in Karlstad, and travel within the position will occur.

The majority of our positions involve security classification. Swedish citizenship is usually required. In the case of security classification, a security check with register control will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Most employees at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency are war-placed.

About us

The position is located within the Secretariat Unit of the Population Protection Division, which currently consists of four employees. We who work in the secretariat are based in Karlstad, and we are now looking for a colleague to join our team.

We also offer you the opportunity to take fitness hours and a fitness allowance. For those employed in the public sector, there are also favorable holiday terms.

All of us working at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency are expected to contribute to increased gender equality and equal treatment for a work environment and society free from discrimination.

Read more about our organization, benefits, and what it is like to work here (#)

Want to know more?

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact the manager, Lois Lindkvist. Union representatives are Lena Bergman Bokvist (Saco-S), Lena Bäcklund Gillstedt (ST), and Josefin Berglund (SEKO). All can be reached via the switchboard number 0771-240 240.

Apply by August 10, 2026.