Vacant job

Ref: 20261564

Do you want to inspire and guide the residents of Malmö in their first steps towards working life? The Department for Labour Market Initiatives is now looking for an engaged and driven study and career counselor who wants to make a difference.

With us, you will work in a dynamic and development-oriented environment where your skills and commitment contribute to helping Malmö residents approach studies, work, and self-sufficiency.

Job Responsibilities

In the role of study and career counselor, you will have a varied and meaningful assignment. A central part of the position is to coordinate the PRAO (Preparatory Work Experience) assignment within the Department for Labour Market Initiatives, where we receive young people into our operations. You are responsible for administration, contacts with schools and collaboration partners, as well as producing work materials that support the employees who supervise PRAO students.

In addition to this, standard duties for study and career counselors are included. You will also:

• Prepare, guide, and coach participants with the aim of them starting studies on their path to self-sufficiency.
• Plan and conduct both individual conversations and groups with participants.
• Carry out various interventions together with colleagues.
• Document in the Pro Capita database, including describing and following up on the participant's process.
• Collaborate and cooperate with other actors internally and externally, e.g., guidance centers, adult education, and other educational providers.
• Participate in development work regarding studies and guidance.
• Gather experiences and knowledge within the field and keep yourself updated by monitoring the environment in areas required to plan and coach participants to choose a good study path.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have:

• A university degree as a study and career counselor.
• At least two years of relevant work experience.
• Very good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing, as well as good documentation skills.

Meritorious qualifications include:

• Additional language skills.
• Experience working in municipal and/or private labor market initiatives.

Who are you?

• You build trust and establish strong professional relationships.
• You see collaboration as a key to success and actively work to create good cooperation, both internally and externally.
• You are solution-oriented and have a desire to develop the operations.
• You enjoy working closely with participants and are passionate about guiding them to the right study or career choice.
• You are motivated by working towards high goals and contributing to results.

With us, you get a workplace where you can influence, develop, and make a difference every day. We offer an inspiring and supportive environment where your contribution helps more Malmö residents find their way to a brighter future.

About the Workplace

At Sweden's largest Labor Market and Social Administration, 2,800 employees work every day to strengthen Malmö residents. Together with the residents, we want to increase opportunities for self-sufficiency, reduce homelessness, contribute to good upbringing conditions for children and young people, and work to ensure that newly arrived immigrants get good conditions. It is important and enjoyable work, but far from simple. Apply for a job with us, you will make a difference.

Malmö City's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with Malmö residents, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

Read about Malmö City as an employer here http://www.malmo.se/jobb

Information about the position

Employment type: Fixed-term employment for 1 year

Scope: Full-time

Number of positions: 1

Start date: October 1, 2026, or as agreed

Due to holidays, the recruiting manager is not available during parts of the recruitment period. If you have questions about the position, you are warmly welcome to contact the recruiting manager from July 20th onwards.

Other

Please note that Malmö City has removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, this for a more inclusive recruitment process and an effective candidate experience for you applying for a job with us. Your answers will become an important part of our selection work.

For the interview, you are welcome to have thought a bit about two reference persons you could provide details on, preferably former managers. Before employment, you need to present a valid ID document (national ID card or passport) and relevant degree certificate.

Malmö City strives for employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us as an employer meeting the needs of Malmö residents.