Researcher/Communicator with Commitment to Disability Rights and Emergency Preparedness

Funktionsrätt Sverige · Temporary

Landsvägen 50A, SUNDBYBERG, Sweden

Are you a skilled researcher and communicator with a strong commitment to disability rights issues? Do you want to contribute to inclusion in emergency preparedness and civil defense? Then you should apply for the position as researcher/project communicator in our three-year heritage fund-financed project "Be Prepared!". About the Position As a researcher and project communicator in Be Prepared!, you will work together with the project manager. You will contribute to developing knowledge, methods, and educational initiatives that strengthen participation, security, and agency among people with disabilities within emergency preparedness and civil defense. You are responsible for both external and internal communication related to the project. The work is carried out in close collaboration with people with disabilities, Funktionsrätt Sverige's member organizations, government agencies, and other actors, and includes both independent work and collaboration within the project group. Main Responsibilities As a researcher/project communicator, you will, among other things: · conduct surveys, interviews, questionnaires, and other investigations · collect, analyze, and document knowledge and experiences · write reports, knowledge materials, and methodology documents · contribute to the development of training and learning materials · make results and materials accessible in an attractive way for different target groups and in different formats · plan and document meetings, workshops, and other activities · collaborate with member organizations, government agencies, and other actors · ensure the project's visibility continuously, and contribute to follow-up and dissemination of results Qualifications · Relevant academic education or equivalent experience that the employer considers equivalent. · Experience with research, analysis, or development work. · Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written Swedish. · Experience with communications work, for example planning, producing, and tailoring content for different channels. · Good knowledge of disability rights and accessibility issues. · Ability to plan, organize, and drive work forward. Meritorious · Knowledge of emergency preparedness, civil defense, or related areas. · Experience working with easy-to-read and accessible communication. · Experience with educational development or digital learning environments. · Experience with interviews, questionnaires, or other knowledge gathering. Personal Qualities We are looking for someone who is organized, curious, and initiative-taking. You have good collaboration skills, work independently, and enjoy putting knowledge to practical use. You are thorough in your work and have a strong commitment to participation and disability rights. About Funktionsrätt Sverige Funktionsrätt Sverige wants to see a society for all and is a broad collaborative organization for human rights. We work with advocacy and influence based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. We have 53 member organizations that together represent approximately 400,000 people. We would like to see that you have a disability yourself or have experience of what it means to live with disabilities and experience of working within the disability rights movement. Diversity, equality, and non-discrimination are central values for us at Funktionsrätt Sverige, and we welcome applicants from different backgrounds. Employment Terms · The position is a full-time project employment until July 31, 2029. · Start date as soon as possible or by agreement. · We offer a flexible workplace with the option of some remote work. · The position is located at Funktionsrätt Sverige's office, currently in Sundbyberg in Stockholm. · For this employment, a collective agreement applies via Fremia. Application The application deadline is September 27, 2026, but interviews are held on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled earlier. Send a cover letter and CV to [email protected] For questions, contact project manager Mona Örjes [email protected] Union Representatives: Unionen Hanna Sejlitz [email protected] Akademikerföreningen Tor Gustafsson [email protected] Open to All We focus on your skills, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.