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Case Officer for the Unit for Language, National Minorities and Archives, Ministry of Culture

Are you a socially engaged case officer who wants to work at the intersection of politics, administration, and societal development? Do you thrive driving processes in a complex environment? As a case officer at the Ministry of Culture, you will work on important issues concerning national minorities and contribute to the development of national minority policy at both national and international levels.

The Ministry of Culture is responsible for issues relating to culture, democracy, media, the national minorities, and the language and culture of the Sami people. The Unit for Language, National Minorities and Archives (SNA) is responsible for language issues, issues concerning national minorities and the language and culture of the indigenous Sami people, as well as archive issues, intangible cultural heritage, remembrance issues regarding the Holocaust, and certain museums. The unit also coordinates research issues within the ministry.

Your working day. Sweden's tomorrow.

The duties primarily involve handling cases related to national minorities. As a case officer, you will independently drive processes, prepare cases, and draft materials for political leadership. The work includes analysis, investigation, development work, and follow-up of the unit's issues. You are expected to lead meetings and hold dialogues with external actors, such as national minority organizations. It may become relevant to work on preparations for and participation in international meetings within the framework of, for example, the EU and the Council of Europe. Administrative tasks occur. The tasks sometimes need to be carried out under time pressure, so you should enjoy working in conditions where you must be prepared for the unexpected.

The work takes place in continuous and close dialogue with both your manager and the ministry's leadership, as well as colleagues within the ministry. You will also have a dialogue with other ministries, agencies, and organizations within civil society. We offer a job that is developing and varied with many contact surfaces.

Read more about our operations at https://www.regeringen.se/ (https://www.regeringen.se/).

Your background

We are looking for you who have a relevant academic degree or other academic education that we assess as relevant for the duties. You also have a couple of years of current experience in case-handling duties relevant to the position in an authority or public administration relevant to the position. Furthermore, you have good knowledge of Swedish societal life and public administration, and a good understanding of the requirements placed on work in a politically directed organization. You have good skills in the Office package and a good ability to express yourself orally and in writing, both in Swedish and in English.

If you also have experience in case-handling work within the Government Offices, experience in working with or knowledge of issues concerning human rights and/or national minorities, experience in working with complex issues where there are different interests, and experience in working with the EU and international organizations, we consider this meritorious.

Your qualities

The Government Offices' employee criteria are holistic view, development, and results. Everyone working at the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and collaborate for the benefit of the operations. You are expected to contribute your perspective and competence and be open to others. You will bring ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the operations and your own competence. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and direction change.

Additionally, you need to be self-reliant, structured, receptive, and quality-conscious. Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Read more at https://www.regeringen.se/jobba-hos-oss/att-arbeta-i-regeringskansliet/medarbetarskap-och-ledarskap-i-regeringskansliet/ (https://www.regeringen.se/jobba-hos-oss/att-arbeta-i-regeringskansliet/medarbetarskap-och-ledarskap-i-regeringskansliet/)

Other information

The employment is for an indefinite period with a six-month probationary period.

Start date according to agreement.

A security clearance will be conducted before a decision on employment is made.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, contact Linda Nordin, who is the unit manager, at 08-405 83 74. You are also welcome to contact HR case officer Hanna Grotander at 08-405 12 36. Union contact persons are Karl Bratt Rosén for Saco and Karina Åbom-Engberg for ST. You can reach them 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 25 August 2026.

The mandate of the Government Offices is to support the government in its work to steer 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 of Culture is responsible for issues relating to culture, democracy, media, the national minorities, and the language and culture of the Sami people.