Unit Manager for the Foreign Control Unit within the Foreign Sector

Migrationsverket · Vollzeit

Sturegatan 15, Sundbyberg, Schweden

The Swedish Migration Agency is now recruiting a unit manager for the foreign control unit. The foreign control unit is part of the foreign sector within the national operations division. The foreign sector is the section that, among other things, coordinates and conducts migration activities at Sweden's foreign missions, is responsible for the resettlement process, and coordinates return procedures for those who are to leave Sweden. The activities are divided among eight units, of which the foreign control unit is one of these. Your workplace The unit is under development and is planned to start on November 1, 2026. It is part of the Migration Agency's control organization and is responsible for control activities related to foreign missions. The unit's mandate includes being part of identifying risks and vulnerabilities regarding abuse, crime, and threats to society in the agency's case processes. The work takes place in close cooperation with the national control unit and consists, among other things, of mapping country-based phenomena, methods, and actors. Additionally, following up on tips and indicators, developing new work methods, and providing support in investigations for staff at the Migration Agency and foreign missions. The unit collaborates with other parts of the agency and migration activities at foreign missions. Collaboration also takes place with, among others, police and ID liaison officers, foreign authorities and organizations, forums for local Schengen cooperation, and other networks within the control field. As head of the unit, you will receive a meaningful assignment and colleagues with genuine commitment to our mission. You will be responsible for intensive development work in advancing the Migration Agency's activities within the area in which the unit operates. About your assignment As a unit manager, you have personnel, budget, and workplace environment responsibility for the unit and its employees. The role is part of the sector's management and you report to the sector manager. A central part of the assignment is initially leading the establishment of the new unit. You translate the assignment into clear goals, shared priorities, functioning structures, working methods, and forms of collaboration. You ensure that the unit's knowledge, mappings, and analyses are translated into relevant risk assessments, priorities, decisions, measures, and support to the affected parts of the operations. You lead employees with specialist expertise and create conditions for them to develop in their roles and carry out their assignments with high quality. You utilize and strengthen your employees' competence, engagement, and drive and work toward a work environment characterized by participation, accountability, and development. Because the role is heavily characterized by collaboration with various actors internally and externally, it is important that you are communicative and clear—and at the same time attentive and unpretentious and can build good relationships with your surroundings. Your competencies We place great emphasis on the personal qualities required to successfully lead the unit. The assignment is multifaceted and requires that you are strategic, analytical, and structured. You have an aptitude for analyzing complex information, can identify patterns, evaluate information from various sources, and translate your analyses into well-founded assessments and decisions. You have the ability to see the bigger picture and consider the broader perspective. Employees in the unit are placed in different locations and are expected to travel on shorter and longer assignments, which is why you need experience leading remotely. As a unit manager, you are also expected to have the opportunity to travel both within Sweden and abroad. In our work as civil servants, there are also high demands for judgment and high security and confidentiality awareness. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability. We are looking for someone who has: Academic degree (minimum 120 credits) in a relevant field Management experience with responsibility for personnel, workplace environment, and budget Experience leading complex change and development work with good results Knowledge of the Migration Agency's core processes Very strong ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English. The role requires very strong presentation and negotiation skills in both languages Swedish citizenship It is meritorious if you have experience with: Experience with control and abuse issues Experience leading experts Experience working in a security-sensitive environment Experience working at a foreign mission and collaboration with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs A security clearance with a register check according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) will be conducted. Based on this, Swedish citizenship is required. Employment is contingent on an approved security clearance. Information Employment form: Permanent employment with a probationary period Working hours: Office hours Location: Malmö, Gothenburg, Norrköping, or Stockholm Start date: As soon as possible by agreement Employee benefits: Read about our employee benefits here. Welcome to submit your application documents no later than September 30, 2026. We receive your application through our recruitment system.