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Do you want to contribute to the development of properties at our embassies and consulates abroad?

Property Unit, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Do you want to contribute to property development at Sweden's foreign missions? We can then offer you an stimulating assignment in a global context.

Your working day – developing our properties at embassies and consulates

The Property Unit at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) is responsible for premises, logistics, interior design, and security technical matters at all Swedish embassies and consulates. The unit works on rental negotiations and the development of properties rented by the Swedish National Property Board or local property owners abroad. The unit consists of 26 employees.

To the group for property management and security technology, we are now looking for a property administrator with experience in driving and being responsible for own projects. The group works on issues regarding maintenance of the foreign missions' premises; chancelleries and official residences as well as integrated embassy complexes with a focus on sustainability, security, cost-effectiveness, and operational adaptation.

You will be responsible for approximately 30 foreign missions regarding premises supply, property management, and security adaptations, and contribute to the strategic renewal work of our premises. The assignment includes travel abroad as the group is responsible for all leased properties of the foreign service at around a hundred locations worldwide.

Your background – property manager with project management experience

You have a degree in engineering or equivalent, or alternatively post-secondary education with a focus on property, and have experience in practical property work at a government agency or company, as well as at least 5 years of experience in property management. You have good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written, and good knowledge of the Office package. You have experience in driving your own projects and are accustomed to coordinating tasks. Experience of working abroad and knowledge of the MFA's operations are meritorious.

Your personality – a team player!

You should have good cooperation skills and have a practical and operational approach combined with integrity and good judgment. You are structured, analytical, quality-conscious, meticulous, solution-oriented, and can adapt to changed conditions and new environments.

Other

We offer a permanent position starting with a six-month probationary period. Start date as soon as possible after agreement. The applicant is expected to have the possibility to regularly undertake official travel to Swedish foreign missions, including to locations with high security threats. The position is classified for security clearance, and a security investigation with register check is conducted before an employment offer is given. Swedish citizenship is required for the position. Your workplace is located in the Government Offices district in central Stockholm.

Are you interested?

Do you want to know more? Contact Group Manager Nina Lissvik or Deputy Unit Manager Olov Westergård. You are also welcome to contact HR Advisor Sofia Tillfors and union representatives for UPF (Saco) and ST-UD. All can be reached via the Government Offices' switchboard, 08-405 10 00.

We are happy to receive calls from you who are interested in the job, but we decline calls from those who sell advertisements and recruitment services.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool no later than August 16, 2026.

The Government Offices' task is to support the Government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its politics. Here, 4,800 people work, of whom 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as a strength and asset, and we work actively to be a workplace free from discrimination.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is responsible for foreign and security policy, global development and aid, trade policy, assistance to Swedes abroad, international law and human rights, export control of defense material, international cooperation with countries and regions, as well as trade, investment, and Sweden promotion.