Methods and Subject Matter Expert in Peace and Security at Sida (Temporary Position)

Sida · Full-time

Rissne , Sweden

Contribute to Sida's work on peace and security Do you have knowledge and experience working with peace and security? Would you like to contribute to Sida's work on evidence, knowledge development, and learning in this field? Then this position might be for you. About the job You will contribute to learning by making evidence, environmental analysis, methods, and knowledge development accessible to support effective aid that helps prevent conflict and build peace, including strengthening societies' resilience to crises and reducing humanitarian needs. Additionally, you will provide expert support to the Government Offices in this area. You will be part of the Thematic and Learning Unit under the Results Department. You work at our office in Rissne. (The department has approximately 100 employees) Key responsibilities Contribute to making evidence on peace and security, strategic development, and learning accessible through subject matter expertise, methodological support, and competence development Support departments and overseas missions, and coordinate and contribute to subject-related assignments for the Government Offices and Sida's management. Monitor and report on developments in the subject area through research and environmental scanning, and contribute to Sida's analyses (implementation plans, country and regional analyses based on multidimensional poverty analysis, thematic analyses, etc.). Contribute to developing and strengthening Sida's cross-sectoral work on peace and security within various thematic areas, including HR/DEMO, climate security, women, peace and security, root causes of migration and sustainable return, and protection issues within humanitarian aid. What we offer We offer a workplace with excellent opportunities for professional development and a work environment characterized by openness and diversity. You work with a clear mandate and area of responsibility based on trust between you, your manager, and colleagues. As an employee at Sida, you work with the world as your workplace, guided by Agenda 2030 and the Swedish state's core values. To respond to the challenges the world faces today and in the future, we need people with different backgrounds and skills. Qualifications Education Academic degree with relevant specialization for the position Languages Swedish, English Work experience and knowledge Extensive professional experience working with peace and security Strong analytical skills regarding environmental developments and ability to compile complex analyses into understandable context and structure Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to represent and present in official contexts Functional competencies/skills: For this role, you need to: Be able to direct yourself and take responsibility for your own development Have the ability to handle stress, uncertainty, and risks Be skilled at collaboration and building trusting relationships Be skilled at leading and engaging others Be able to handle resistance, be flexible, and solution-focused Communicate strategically to influence, negotiate, and mobilize Be able to contribute knowledge and evidence and absorb it Be able to translate experiences and lessons learned into action For this role, it is advantageous if you have Academic studies or experience in other related strategic areas relevant to Sida's activities and mandate Experience leading knowledge and methods development within the subject area Experience with reporting work, writing government submissions, and responding to government assignments Good to know This position is a temporary contract until 2027-01-15. Start date as soon as possible. Sida offers the possibility of remote work to some extent if it works for the organization. When contacting, please reference ref.nr 174/26 Additional information about the position is provided by interim unit manager, Anna Widestam [email protected] 08-698 50 00 Any questions about terms and other labor-related matters should be directed to Sida's labor representatives for Saco: mailto:[email protected] and ST: mailto:[email protected] In Sida's recruitment process, screening questions are used as a tool to make an initial selection. Therefore, be careful with your answers so that they accurately reflect your competence and experience. https://www.sida.se/jobba-med-bistand/jobba-pa-sida/anstallningsprocessen/ Sida is a government agency. This means that information and application documents you provide to us may be disclosed according to the principle of public access if anyone requests them. Typically, there is no confidentiality for information processed in the database. If you have protected personal information, you should contact the contact person listed in the ad by phone. Please note! Sida communicates with applicants primarily through our recruitment system ReachMee. Depending on which email client you use, emails sent from ReachMee may end up in your spam filter, so we urge candidates to check this. 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 better living standards for people living in poverty and oppression. Our work shall contribute to achieving parliament's goals and the government's direction for Swedish aid. We have over 800 employees divided 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 for a workplace free from discrimination, where everyone thrives and does their best. We believe in diversity and its positive impact on our activities and welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences.