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 in a time of change? At Sida, you can use your expertise to make a difference for people.
We are now recruiting several case officers About the job
As a case officer at one of the CSO units, you will be part of a dynamic group of colleagues who manage support to civil society organizations. You will, among other things, review and assess applications, prepare decision-making documents, conduct project follow-ups, and maintain dialogue with various actors in development cooperation. The activities include support through both Swedish and international civil society organizations as well as direct support to civil society in developing countries. Through your work, you contribute to promoting democracy, human rights, and human security, and to strengthening organizations' capacity and conditions. You will also participate in and contribute to the unit's learning and methodology development.
You will work at Sida's office in Risne Sundbyberg. The position is placed in the Global Department, which brings together global strategy and intervention management and works on the basis of Sida's various thematic areas.
Work tasks
The role includes the following main work tasks:
Manage interventions including assessment of applications, follow-up and analysis of interventions and dialogue with cooperation partners
Use and develop relevant methods and approaches to support civil society including partners' capacity development, results management and aid effectiveness.
Prepare documentation and conduct dialogue at different levels and with different actors, including other donors.
Coordinate groups and processes in the unit.
When necessary, be responsible for contacts with internal and external actors, such as foreign missions and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs as well as the business sector and research community
Other work tasks in the unit and department.
We offer
We offer a workplace with good opportunities for development and a work environment characterized by openness and diversity. You work on the basis of 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, with the 2030 Agenda and the state's values as your guide. To be able to respond to the challenges the world faces today and in the future, we need people with different backgrounds and skills.
Qualification requirements
Education
Academic degree in social sciences, economics or related field.
Languages
Very good knowledge of Swedish and English in speech and writing
Work experience and knowledge
Many years of documented experience in international development cooperation, including experience of work in developing countries
Documented experience in case management within development cooperation, including work with budgets and financial reporting.
Documented experience of working with or in civil society organizations.
Functional competencies/abilities:
For this role, you need to:
Be able to lead yourself and take responsibility for your own development
Be good at collaboration and building trusting relationships
Contribute to new thinking and innovation
Be able to handle resistance, be flexible and solution-focused
Have the ability to engage in dialogue and create consensus
Be able to contribute with and absorb knowledge and evidence
For this role, it is a merit if you
Experience in managing support to actors in difficult contexts
Experience in policy and methodology development regarding civil society and civil society support
Experience in working on issues related to democracy, human freedoms and rights, rule of law principles, gender equality, free market and property rights, accountability, tolerance, anti-corruption and/or peace and security, free market, property rights and trade.
Experience with innovative interventions in development cooperation.
Broad experience working in government agencies, private or multilateral actors.
Language skills in French, Spanish, Arabic or other languages relevant to Sida
Good to know
The positions are permanent positions with commencement in August 2026. A probationary period applies.
Sida offers the possibility of remote work to some extent if it works for the operations.
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Further information about the position is provided by Susanna Nyström 08-698 51 86
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About Sida
Sida – the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency - is a government agency that works on behalf of the Government and Parliament to create conditions for improved living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Our work should contribute to achieving Parliament's goals and the Government's direction for Swedish development assistance.
We have over 800 employees distributed between two offices in Sweden and at Swedish embassies in our partner countries https://www.sida.se/jobba-med-bistand/jobba-pa-sida
Different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are the foundation of a workplace free from discrimination, where everyone feels good and does their best. We believe in diversity and its positive impact on our operations and welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences.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 in a time of change? At Sida, you can use your expertise to make a difference for people.
We are now recruiting several case officers About the job
As a case officer at one of the CSO units, you will be part of a dynamic group of colleagues who manage support to civil society organizations. You will, among other things, review and assess applications, prepare decision-making documents, conduct project follow-ups, and maintain…