The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation jobb i Uppsala

We are recruiting a Communications Officer to accelerate and modernise our digital outreach and graphic design. The Officer reports to the Strategic Communications Manager, working in close collaboration to support our programmatic work through digital outreach and creative content.
Location: Uppsala, Sweden (with some flexibility)
Deadline: 7 January 2026
Experience Level: 5 Years
Type and Length of Contract: Full-Time, One year. This is a temporary replacement position, with the potential to become permanent, subject to organisational needs.
Background
Join the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation, an autonomous non-governmental organisation in Uppsala founded by the Swedish Parliament in 1962. We are guided by the vision of a peaceful and just world where the fundamental values of the United Nations are universally applied. Building on Dag Hammarskjöld’s legacy, we advance dialogue, principled policy, and effective practice to support peace and sustainable development.
Required qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, media, graphic design, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in digital communications and graphic design.
• Proven ability to develop and implement digital campaigns and strategies.
• Hands-on experience in graphic design, including publication layout and digital/social media content.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro).
• Experience with website Content Management Systems, preferably WordPress.
• Experience using analytics tools such as Google, Meta and Linkedin Analytics.
• Proven ability to prioritise and take initiatives.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Legal right to work in Sweden.


Desirable qualifications
· Experience with video or podcast production.
· Knowledge of the Foundation’s thematic areas.
· Experience working in an international and/or values-based organisation.
· Good command of Swedish.


Terms of employment
• The position is a fixed-term replacement position for one-year, with the potential to become permanent, subject to organisational needs.
• The Communications Officer will be based at the Foundation’s office in Uppsala, Sweden, with opportunity to work remotely two days per week.
• The salary will be determined based on the individual’s experience and qualifications.
• The Foundation applies more generous annual leave terms than those stipulated in the Annual Leave Act. Employees up to the age of 29 are entitled to 28 days of annual leave; from age 30, 31 days; and from age 40, 35 days
• The Foundation offers a wellness allowance of 4500 per year
• Pension in accordance with collective agreement (Salaried employees in civil society, Fremia)
How to apply
We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis so please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than January 7th. Applications should be submitted in English and consist of a CV and cover letter (max one page) answering how you meet the requirements.
Applications shall be submitted to recruitment@daghammarskjold.se. Please write Communications Officer in the subject line of your e-mail.
For questions regarding the role please contact: tamara.nordh@daghammarskold.se
More about us
The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation is an autonomous non-governmental organisation in Uppsala founded by the Swedish Parliament and governed by an international Board of Trustees. We are guided by the vision of a peaceful and just world where the fundamental values of the United Nations are universally applied. Building on Dag Hammarskjöld’s legacy, we advance dialogue, principled policy, and effective practice to support peace and sustainable development.

The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation is a values-based organisation, and its employees should share its vision and ideals and understand what it means to work in and represent Hammarskjöld’s legacy in an international context. The working language is English. For more information about the Foundation see: https://www.daghammarskjold.se

Description of the position
The Programme Officer will support development and implementation of the Investing and Partnering with Youth for Peace (IPYP) initiative, as laid out in the Foundation’s Strategic Framework and Annual Work Programme for 2026.
IPYP is a multi-stakeholder platform currently housed at the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation that aims to 1) identify, research and recommend potential options for additional resource mobilisation and partnerships with the private sector to advance youth-led peacebuilding and 2) to mobilise partnerships and coordination around efforts to strengthen the investment and partnership of young peacebuilders.
The Programme Officer will serve as a project coordinator on the IPYP project team and support IPYP’s capacity to implement work related to the following outcomes:
Advancing fundraising partnerships with the private sector to increase support for youth-led peacebuilding.
Strengthening knowledge management, coordination and partnerships related to investing and partnering with youth.
The Programme Officer will also work 50% of the time, with the Executive Director and other staff on strategic funding partnerships and mobilisation of quality funding to the Foundation.
Responsibilities and tasks
While specific tasks may be adjusted to allow for new opportunities and changing circumstance, the Programme Officer will:
Support efforts to develop, maintain and update project strategies, plans and budgets and to monitor and report on outcomes.
Support efforts to build and maintain relationships and partnerships with IPYP members and other actors. This includes multi-lateral organisations, governments, civil society and the private sector.
Support outreach efforts, including fundraising efforts for a) core funding to IPYP and b) research and development funding for IPYP portfolio projects.
Provide support to advance research and analysis, planning, development and implementation across IPYP’s portfolio. Current priorities include:
Support efforts to strengthen the governance of the IPYP Steering Committee and to develop a monitoring, evaluation and learning framework.
Provide logistical and administrative support, including planning and implementing events in support of the IPYP community of practice;
Oversee that the IPYP website is up to date, in coordination with the Foundation’s Communications team.
Lead efforts, in coordination with the communications team, to develop and disseminate publications, blogs and reports on IPYP and IPYP initatives.
Support occasional ad-hoc tasks as needed in support of the Foundation’s overall programmatic work.
Additional tasks in support of work programmes as assigned by the Programme Director(s).
On strategic partnerships and resource mobilisation, in collaboration with the Executive Director:
Support in operationalizing the Strategic Partnership Approach into the Annual Work Programme.
Mapping of relevant partners and funding sources.
Outreach and relationship building with possible partners and funding partners.
Drafting of proposals and applications to prospective funding partners.
Coordinate joint resource mobilisation efforts across the Foundation.



Qualifications
Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. social or political science, international relations, peace and conflict studies), or similar qualifications otherwise acquired.
Minimum of 5 years work experience in relevant fields and tasks such as fundraising, communications, partnership management, multi-stakeholder programmes, project/programme administration and/or coordination.
Demonstrated experience with outreach and fundraising, preferably with the private sector.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Ability to maintain professionalism, creativity, and enthusiasm while working in a fast-paced international environment.
Ability to take initiative and work independently.
Open-mindedness, flexibility, the ability to be a good team player, and an understanding of the work of a value-based organisation.
Willingness and ability to participate in limited international travel.


Merits
Knowledge of the UN’s Youth, Peace and Security agenda and/or experience working with young peacebuilders at the global, regional or country level.
Experience with and knowledge of the UN system and other multilateral bodies.
Knowledge of impact investing and/or innovative financing.
Experience coordinating and/or working with multi-stakeholder institutions.
Additional language skills


Reporting and relations
The Programme Officer will report to the Programme Director of the Foundation’s Sustaining Peace Team, under the guidance of the Programme Manager for Sustaining Peace (50%)
The Programme Officer will report to the Executive Director of the Foundation on work related to strategic partnerships and resource mobilisation (50%).
Internal: Supporting staff engaged in programmatic work. Collaboration is primarily within the IPYP team, but the Programme Officer will also engage with other programme teams, the communications team and administrative staff at the Foundation.
External: Collaboration with partners and external consultants as relevant to programmatic work.



Terms of employment
The Programme Officer will be based at the Foundation’s office in Uppsala, Sweden, with a minimum presence of 3 days a week at the office (60%).
The Foundation has a collective agreement through Fremia, for Salaried employees in civil society.
Salary upon agreement.
The candidate must have or arrange for a work permit in Sweden before the employment can be formalised.
This position is contingent upon adequate continued funding for this area of the Foundation’s work.



Application procedure:
Please send a cover letter (no more than one page) and your CV to: recruitment@daghammarskjold.se with the subject heading ‘Programme Officer – IPYP’.
The position is open for both internal and external applicants
For questions, please contact Sigrid Gruener, Programme Director, sigrid.gruener@daghammarskjold.se

Description of the position
The Strategic Communication Manager is responsible for advancing the Foundation’s communication in line with its Strategic Framework and Annual Work Programmes. The role combines senior-level strategic advice with hands-on delivery across digital, print, and event communication channels.
Working closely with the Executive Director and programme teams, the Strategic Communication Manager plays a key role in enhancing the visibility of the Foundation’s work, promoting the legacy of Dag Hammarskjöld, and engaging stakeholders across the multilateral system and beyond.
Communication is a cornerstone of the Foundation’s programme work. The purpose of communications and outreach is to build support for the Foundation’s vision, mission, objectives and values, and to expand awareness of its work. The Foundation’s communications aim to inspire dialogue, encourage engagement, and influence policy and networks in line with our principles.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Leading the renewal, development, and implementation of the Foundation’s communications policy and strategy.
Leading the Foundation’s communication work in close cooperation with programme teams.
Providing strategic communication advice to the Executive Director, Management Team, and Programme Teams to ensure consistent and impactful external and internal messaging aligned with the organisation’s strategy.
Overseeing communication activities in line with the Foundation’s Strategic Framework and Annual Work Programmes.
Managing the production, commissioning, and editing of high-quality content, in close collaboration with programme teams, for the Foundation’s website, newsletters, social media channels, and other platforms.
Coordinating the communication aspects of the development, production, and dissemination of flagship reports and publications, in close collaboration with programme teams, ensuring editorial quality and alignment with the Foundation’s branding.
Planning and executing communications for events, including promotional materials, media outreach, and live coverage.
Designing and leading campaigns and initiatives that highlight the legacy of Dag Hammarskjöld as part of the Foundation’s programming.
Monitoring trends in communications, digital engagement, and media, and recommending improvements.
Supporting media relations, including drafting press releases, handling media inquiries, and maintaining and expanding media contacts.
Additional tasks in support of work programmes may be assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications
A university degree (Bachelor or higher) in communications-related fields such as Journalism, Media/Communications, Public Relations or equivalent.
At least 8 years of professional experience in communications, with demonstrated expertise in strategic communications and outreach.
Proven ability to write, edit, and produce communications tailored to different audiences.
Experience addressing communication aspects of policy issues related to the UN agenda on peace, sustainable development, and human rights.
Solid knowledge of managing digital content, modern information technology platforms, and social media platforms, with the ability to oversee and hands- on produce digital content (including basic design and layout).
Experience in event communication and management.
Strong project management and coordination skills, with an ability to initiate and drive tasks and ideas forward in collaboration with colleagues.
Excellent command of English. Good command of Swedish is a strong asset.
Legal right to work in Sweden.

Merits
Additional academic studies at Bachelor level or higher in international relations, development studies, peace and conflict studies, or equivalent.
Experience supervising or coordinating communication staff or consultants.
Experience working with or within an international organisation.
Field experience from multilateral cooperation, preferably within the UN system.

Personal qualities
The role requires a person who:
Communicates with clarity, integrity, and respect, and is attentive to diverse perspectives.
Balances strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
Works well in collaboration, while also taking initiative and responsibility independently.
Is structured and organised, yet flexible and adaptable.
Maintains professionalism, enthusiasm, and clear priorities in a fast-paced international environment.
Demonstrates creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and innovate.
Shares and acts in line with the Foundation’s values and commitment to dialogue, inclusiveness, and principled multilateralism.

Reporting and Relations:
The Strategic Communication Manager:
Reports to the Executive Director.
Leads and coordinates the daily work of the communication team.
Works closely with Programme Directors, Programme staff, and administrative staff.
Liaises and collaborates with Senior Advisors, other consultants to the Foundation, and external partners.

Terms of employment
The Strategic Communication Manager will be based at the Foundation’s office in Uppsala, Sweden. Employees may work remotely up to two days per week, subject to work requirements.
At the Foundation, we believe that a healthy work–life balance and long-term wellbeing are key to thriving at work.
That’s why we offer vacation benefits that go beyond the statutory requirements of the Swedish Annual Leave Act:
28 vacation days per year up to the age of 29
31 vacation days per year from the age of 30
35 vacation days per year from the age of 40
An occupational pension in line with collective agreements The Foundation has a collective agreement through Fremia, covering salaried employees in civil society including pension ITP1.
A wellness allowance of SEK 4,500 per year to support your health and wellbeing
This is a permanent position (tillsvidareanställning), which includes a six-month probation period for mutual assessment.
Salary as per agreement.
The candidate must have, or arrange for, a valid work permit in Sweden before the employment can be formalised



More information on the organisatino and position no our website: https://www.daghammarskjold.se/news/hiring-strategic-communication-manager/

Programme Manager, UN Finance Team
Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation

The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation, (Stiftelsen Dag Hammarskjölds Minnesfond), is a non-governmental organisation established in 1962 in memory of the second Secretary-General of the United Nations. It aims to advance dialogue and policy for sustainable development and peace. The Foundation is not a grant-giving institution, and is autonomous and unaffiliated with any political, religious or ideological groups. Its work is guided by respect for and alignment to the principles outlined in the UN Charter.
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees. The work of the Foundation is carried out by a permanent Secretariat based in Uppsala. The work of the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation is anchored in its Statutes and guided by a Strategic Framework with three thematic areas to focus its engagement. The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation is a values-based organisation, and its employees should share its vision and ideals and understand what it means to work in and represent Hammarskjöld’s legacy in an international context. The working language is English.
Dag Hammarskjold Foundation is a “think-and-do-tank” with a focus on effective multilateralism with the UN at the center. The Foundation works in the legacy of the second Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld to advance dialogue and policy for sustainable development and peace. The Foundation works with the UN, its Member States and other key stakeholders required to make the UN’s work effective, transparent and accountable.

The main roles of the Foundation are as producer of evidence-based knowledge, facilitator of key stakeholder dialogues and trainer of multilateral leaders.

We recognise that development action must result in change where it is most needed – at local and country level ­– and that it must be driven by local actors with support from multilateral stakeholders. Therefore, we work to actively to link global policy and implementation through analysis and facilitation, exchange, learning and inclusive dialogue.

As a small organisation the Foundation strives to balance clarity and predictability of work, with agility, responsiveness and relevance in delivery. All programmatic staff have a focus in one programme area and should be prepared to support others. The priorities and distribution of tasks and designated human resources are agreed upon in the Annual Work Programme, approved by the Board of the Foundation. For more information about the Foundation see: http://www.daghammarskjold.se.




Description of the position
The Programme Manager will work on the Foundation’s core programmatic activities as laid out in the Strategic Framework and the Annual Work Programme for 2025. The position will have a focus in supporting the Foundation’s capacity to implement work related to the following immediate outcomes:
Increased awareness of the UN system for financing development and trends among key stakeholders.
Increased awareness of, and engagement at, the country level for the implementation of the UN Funding Compact.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Take part in the development and implementation of activities and outputs in the Foundation’s UN Financing Programme Area. Such as:
Organising and facilitating seminars and meetings with key stakeholders on the 2024 edition of the report series Financing the UN Development System.
Participate in the planning and production of the 2025 edition of the report series Financing the UN Development System, in partnership with UN MPTFO.
Continuing review of the implementation of the Funding Compact at the country level, in partnership with UN DCO.
Exploring challenges and opportunities with key UN donor Member States on pooled funding, core funding and soft earmarking.
Participating and representing the Foundation in official meetings.

Qualifications
Master’s degree in a relevant field (eg social or political science, international relations), or similar qualifications otherwise acquired.
Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience.
Experience from within the UN system, and/or as a UN Member State representative working towards the UN system, and/or civil society engagement with the UN system.
Experience on development financing and/or UN reform and UN coordination.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Ability to maintain professionalism, creativity, and enthusiasm while working in a fast-paced international environment.
Ability to take initiative and work independently.
Open-mindedness, flexibility, the ability to be a good team player, and an understanding of the work of a value-based organisation.
Willingness and ability to participate in limited international travel.


Merits
Field experience in the area of multilateral cooperation, preferably from the UN system working on UN coordination and/or UN joint operations.

Reporting and Relations:
· The Programme Manager will report to the Programme Director of the Foundation’s UN Financing Team.
· Internal: Supporting staff engaged in programmatic work. Collaboration is mostly within the programme team, but the Programme Manager will also work closely with other programme teams, the communications team and administrative staff.
· External: Collaboration with partners and external consultants as relevant to programmatic work.
Terms of employment
· The Programme Manager will be based at the Foundation’s office in Uppsala, Sweden, minimum presence of 3 days a week at the office (60%).
· Time-limited position of 11 months, with the possibility of extension.
· The Foundation has a collective agreement through Fremia, for Salaried employees in civil society.
· Salary upon agreement.
· The candidate must have or arrange for a work permit in Sweden before the employment can be formalised.

Programme Director, with main responsibility for:
Finance project team (including effectiveness related to UN Funding and development financing);
Leadership project team (Norms, Governance included). *Project responsibility may vary over time, as strategy is revised and priorities are made.
The work of the Programme Director is to contribute to safeguarding the professionalism, credibility and strategy of the Foundation, under the overall supervision and guidance of the Executive Director and policies, decided by the Board of Trustees.


The post works closely with the Programme Director for Peace and Security Team (includes work related to the New Agenda for Peace, financing prevention, inclusivity/HR/climate aspects integrated), and with the Head of the Communication Team (integral dimension and competence for all project activities).
Dag Hammarskjold Foundation is a “think-and-do-tank” with a focus on effective multilateralism with the UN at the center. The Foundation focuses, across project priorities, on UN’s accountability to agreed norms and policies and Change, contributing to innovation and rethinking development effectiveness, for more impactful results. The Foundation works primarily with the UN and its Member States and partners with other key stakeholders to make the UN’s work effective, transparent and accountable.

The Foundation’s main roles are as producer of evidence-based knowledge, facilitator of key stakeholder dialogues and trainer of multilateral leaders and champions.

The Foundation’s result framework and factors for success are:
- Access to key stakeholders, policy processes and decision making;
- Engaging key stakeholders and partners, facilitating change management and innovation.
- Influencing change, contributing to key stakeholders shifting behavior and investment, improving impact and results, realising international ODA commitments and development results there beyond.

All staff have an anchoring point in a specific project and are expected to work across other projects, adapt and adjust tasks, responding to international demand, within the strategic framework of the Foundation.

The small organisation needs to balance clarity and predictability of work, with agility, responsiveness and relevance in delivery. The Programme Director will contribute to defining organisational capacity needs, distribution of tasks, competence development, planning and supervision of staff. The priorities and distribution of tasks and designated human resources are agreed in the Annual Work Programme, annually approved by the Board of the Foundation.
Responsibilities and tasks:
The Programme Director reports to the Executive Director
Aim, Purpose of the Position
The Programme Director’s work will focus on supporting the Foundation’spriorities and programmatic activities as laid out in the Strategic Framework 2022-2025 and Annual Work Programme under implementation.


The position will oversee work related to the following issues:
o Leadership, based on the UN Charter and the role of the international civil servant, international norms and standards - including accountability, transparency, trends and innovation, with a focus on the UN Development System.
o Repositioning and effectiveness of the UN system, with a focus on effective Financing, optimising resources for more impactful results and related institutional reform, required for effective implementation of global commitments, including the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement.
o Staff supervision and implementation of agreed priorities of the AWP, with focus on the Finance and Leadership teams and cross team collaboration, programmatic, communication, Adm/Fin/HR.
o Advance external analysis, networks and expand partnerships with key stakeholders, including senior advisers, fellows and consultants of the Foundation.
o Represent the Foundation in external relations: facilitate and moderate external dialogue with key partners, including at senior management level.
o Contribute to Organisational development, competence development, and staff retreats
o Results formulation, monitoring and documentation of outputs and outcomes.
o Contribute to Planning and formulation of the next annual work programme preparations for the next multi-year strategy.
o Report writing and presentations of results for the Board and key partners.
o Strategy development, learning from past experience, soliciting the opinions of key partners, utilising staff competence.
o Resource mobilisation
o International travel for participation in meetings and external events as needed.
Education:
· An advanced University degree (Masters, Doctoral or equivalent) in Social, Political Sciences, or equivalent. A Bachelor degree in combination with highly relevant and work experience may be accepted in lieu of a an advanced degree.
Professional Experience:
· Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience in the area of development cooperation, multilateral affairs or another relevant field.
Thematic expertise:
· Documented experiences from multilateral and development cooperation organisations (such as the United Nations, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD, The European Union) and/or international non-governmental organisations.


Meriting:
o UN/multilateral reform and leadership
o Development financing and effectiveness (knowledge of effectiveness policy, ability to originate analysis and lead data driven presentations, reports, manage and facilitate stakeholder dialogue.
o International experience working across levels, between global headquarters, regional institutions and country level.
o Applied research and training is considered an advantage
Full description of the position can be found on our webbpage:
https://www.daghammarskjold.se/vacancy/vacant-position-programme-director/

Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation söker nu en ekonomiassistent till vår administrativa enhet på huvudkontoret i Uppsala. Tjänsten innebär stöd till verksamheten i form av bland annat ekonomi- och löneadministration, kontors- och konferensservice, HR och lönefrågor samt fastighetsfrågor. Arbetet samordnas av fondens ekonomichef. Arbetsspråket är engelska, men för tjänsten krävs även goda kunskaper i svenska.
Arbetsort: Uppsala
Sista ansökningsdag: 21 maj 2023
Typ av anställning: Heltid, tillsvidareanställning (sex månaders provanställning tillämpas).
Huvudsakliga arbetsuppgifter:
bokföring och övrig ekonomiadministration inklusive att bistå vid bokslut
lönehantering inklusive reseräkningar
månadsavstämningar avseende företagskort, utlägg och kontering av utgifter.
att vara kontaktperson för samarbetet med vår IT-leverantör
kontorsadministration inklusive diverse inköp
fastighetsrelaterad administration
post- och arkivhantering
planering och service vid fondens seminarier, konferenser och övriga sammankomster.

Kvalifikationskrav:
minst 2 års arbetslivserfarenhet
dokumenterad erfarenhet av att arbeta med administrativa uppgifter, personalfrågor och ekonomi
flytande engelska och svenska
goda IT-kunskaper, Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Meriterande är erfarenhet eller utbildning i något eller flera av följande områden:
HR-administrativa uppgifter och deltagande i att etablera processer, policys och rutiner inom HR området.
IT-support
löneadministration.

Ansökan
Sista ansökningsdag är 21 maj 2023. Ansökan ska bestå av ett kort CV och ett personligt brev (max en sida) och skickas till recruitment@daghammarskjold.se . Skriv Finance and Admin i ämnesraden
Om oss
Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation (Dag Hammarskjölds minnesfond) har för närvarande 15 medarbetare. Huvudkontoret är beläget i Geijersgården på Övre Slottsgatan 2 Uppsala. Ett kontor finns i Stockholm och ett i New York.
Minnesfonden är en oberoende stiftelse som grundades 1962 till minne av FN:s andre generalsekreterare. Sveriges riksdag tog initiativet att etablera fonden strax efter Hammarskjölds död. Vi arbetar i Dag Hammarskjölds anda för en fredlig och rättvis värld där FN:s grundläggande värderingar tillämpas universellt. Medarbetare måste dela dessa värderingar och förstå vad det innebär att verka i Dag Hammarskjölds namn i en internationell kontext.
Mer information
Mer information om tjänsten lämnas av ekonomichef Erik Hjort, 076-541 10 09 eller erik.hjort@daghammarskjold.se

Stiftelsen Dag Hammarskjölds Minnesfond är en oberoende stiftelse som etablerades 1962 till minne av FN:s andra generalsekreterare. Dag Hammarskjöldfonden verkar i syfte att stärka kunskap, dialog och policy inom internationell utveckling, samarbete och fred. Sveriges Riksdag tog initiativ att upprätta stiftelsen kort efter Dag Hammarskjölds tragiska död, dess stadgar antogs 1962 och en resolution i FN:s Generalförsamling (1757) välkomnade dess etablering.
Fonden är en politiskt, religiös och ideologiskt oberoende organisation. Fonden bedriver operativ verksamhet inom internationellt utvecklingssamarbete och är inte bidragsgivande. Verksamheten tar sin utgångspunkt i FN-stadgan. Dag Hammarskjöldfonden styrs av en internationell styrelse och verksamheten genomförs av ett sekretariat med huvudkontor i Uppsala. Verksamheten finansieras över det svenska biståndsanslaget och den operativa budgeten uppgick 2021 till 22 miljoner SEK. För mer information se: www.daghammarskjold.se.
Dag Hammarskjöldfonden har för närvarande 16 medarbetare. Huvudkontoret är beläget i Geijersgården, Övre Slottsgatan 2 Uppsala. Medarbetarna har en hög sakkunskapsbaserad kompetens inom internationellt utvecklingssamarbete. De administrativa funktionerna ska utvecklas i samband med att organisationen växer.
Om tjänsten:
Du blir chef för vår ekonomi- och administrativa verksamhet. Du blir direkt underställd Kanslichefen och ingår i ledningsgruppen. Du ska vara stöd och rådgivare till ledningsfunktionen samt för personal som genomför vår programverksamhet. Du ska driva de ekonomiska och administrativa frågorna med kvalitet och noggrannhet samt ha god kunskap om de krav som ställs på en organisation verksam inom utvecklingssamarbete.
Tjänsten är en tillsvidareanställning på heltid med omgående tillträde. Vårt huvudkontor ligger på Övre Slottsgatan i Uppsala. Vi har även operativa samordningskontor i Stockholm och New York.
Huvudsakliga arbetsuppgifter:
Leda och genomföra arbetet med ekonomistyrning, budgetprocesser och uppföljningar, samordna det ekonomiska arbetet, ansvara för ekonomiskt utvecklingsarbete och analyser.
Leda och utveckla det administrativa arbetet som är gemensamt för organisationen såsom IT, telefoni, fastighet, system för diarium, arkiv och reception.
Föredragande i ekonomiska och administrativa frågor i styrelsen samt bistå i styrelsens arbete.
Administrering av löner och pensioner, traktamenten, utläggsredovisningar och friskvård.
Personalansvar för ekonomi- och administrativa enheten.

Kompetens:
Du ska ha:
ekonomiutbildning på universitets- eller högskolenivå
minst 5 års erfarenhet av konkret ekonomiskt arbete såväl som ledningsarbete.
erfarenhet av arbete inom idéburen sektor eller privata näringslivet
erfarenhet av att arbeta utåtriktat, kommunikativt och drivande inom ekonomi och administration
erfarenhet av olika ekonomi- och administrativa system och intresse för förbättringar

Dina personliga egenskaper
Du ska vara drivande, utåtriktad och ha samhällsintresse.
Du ska vara analytisk, strategisk och pedagogisk samt kunna arbeta självständigt och vara flexibel.

För ytterligare upplysningar vänligen kontakta Henrik Hammargren Executive Director/Kanslichef.
Sista dag att ansöka är 2022-04-20
CV och ett följebrev skickas till recruitment@daghammarskjold.se

We are recruiting a Programme Officer to support the Foundation’s programmatic activities. Help us advance dialogue and policy for sustainable development and peace in Dag Hammarskjöld’s memory.
Description
The vision of the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation is a peaceful, just and inclusive world where the fundamental values of the UN are universally applied. Its employees should share its vision and ideals and understand what it means to work in and represent Hammarskjöld’s legacy in an international context. Its working language is English.
The Foundation’s core programmatic activities address four interrelated and mutually reinforcing thematic areas, global governance, peacebuilding and sustaining peace, human rights, and climate change, and three strategic priorities, leadership, resources, and inclusivity. Programmatic work is organized within five projects, each with its own project team.
The project contributes to strengthen the UN leadership systems and practices, in and across the UN Secretariat as well as agencies fund and programmes and to reinforce the relevance of the International Civil service. This projects’ activities include convening and facilitating seminars, workshops and policy dialogues, conducting consultations and analysis, supporting the delivery of trainings, and generating publications. The Programme officer is expected to contribute to the activities in this project, and to support other project teams, as needed.
Responsibilities and tasks
Support the planning, implementation and follow-up of formal and informal events.
Contribute to producing and editing written materials related to the assigned activities.
Follow current events and policy developments on issues and themes related to the assigned activities.
Engage with external contributors to the Foundation’s events and publications and support the coordination of their inputs.
Participate actively in internal processes, including meetings and retreats, trainings, learning events, team building, work planning, and monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
Perform additional tasks in as requested by the Project Lead and/or Programme Directors.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. international relations, political science, global studies).
Minimum of four years relevant professional experience.
Knowledge of UN reform particular management reform, UN leadership initiatives and UN human resource policies is a merit.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Other language skills are appreciated, but not required.
The ability to take initiative.
Self-awareness, flexibility, creativity, and the ability to work effectively in teams.
Respect for diversity and appreciation of the social and political nuances of work engaging international civil servants and diplomats.
Willingness and ability to participate in limited international travel, when it becomes possible and safe to do so, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reporting and Collaboration
The Programme Officer will report to a Programme Director.
Day-to-day tasks will be assigned and monitored by the relevant Project Lead.
The Programme Officer will work closely with other internal stakeholders, namely members of the communications and administrative staff, and external stakeholders, including partners and consultants.

Terms of employment
The Programme Officer role will be primarily based at the Foundation’s office in Uppsala, Sweden. The Foundation also has a presence in Stockholm, which may be used as agreed with the relevant Programme Director.
The Foundation follows the Swedish Public Health Agency’s guidelines for minimising the risk of COVID-19 transmission, which includes the possibility to work from home.
Due to the Foundation’s standard employment modalities, the selected candidate will be offered a two-year contract with a six-month probationary period. Upon completion of the two-year contract, a tenured position may be offered.
The salary will be determined based on the individual’s experience and qualifications.
The Foundation offers generous leave benefits and a wellness allowance, based on full-time employment.
Pensions are stipulated in the Foundation’s Pensions Policy.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter in English to recruitment@daghammarskjold.se by 20 February 2022.
For inquiries about the position, please contact Project Lead- Veronika Tywuschik-Sohlstrom at veronika.tywuschik@daghammarskjold.se

We are recruiting a Programme Officer (parental leave cover) to support the Foundation’s core programmatic activities, with a focus on global governance-related activities, including financing of the UN development system.
Please note that this is a temporary position (January 1st -July 31st 2022).


The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation (Stiftelsen Dag Hammarskjölds Minnesfond) is a non-governmental organisation established in 1962 in memory of the second Secretary-General of the United Nations, which aims to advance dialogue and policy for sustainable development and peace. The Foundation is not a grant-giving institution and is autonomous and unaffiliated with any political, religious or ideological groups. Its work is guided by respect for and alignment to the principles outlined in the UN Charter.
The Foundation is governed by an international Board of Trustees, and its work is carried out by a permanent Secretariat based in Uppsala. This work is anchored in the Foundation’s Statutes and guided by a Strategic Framework with four thematic areas to focus its engagement.
The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation is a values-based organisation. Its employees should share its vision and ideals and understand what it means to work in and represent Hammarskjöld’s legacy in an international context. The working language is English. For more information about the Foundation see https://www.daghammarskjold.se.

Description
The Programme Officer will support the Foundation’s core programmatic activities, which addresses four interrelated and mutually reinforcing thematic areas: global governance, peacebuilding and sustaining peace, human rights, and climate change; and three strategic priorities: leadership, resources, and inclusivity. The programmatic work is organised within five projects, each with its project team.
The Programme Officer position will be engaged in and support all areas of the Foundation’s programmatic work, mainly global governance-related activities, including the finance report and Funding Compact.

Responsibilities and tasks
Support planning, implementation and follow-up for projects, including in-house and external events (e.g. seminars, workshops, lectures) through, for example drafting invitations, making travel arrangements and compiling and disseminating materials.
Contribute to producing and editing written material (articles, policy papers, reports, blog posts) related to the assigned projects(s).
Follow ongoing research and events on issues and themes related to the Foundation’s work programmes and report back to Programme Director(s) and Managers.
Coordinate and support projects and activities across all thematic focus areas of the Foundation.
Participate in teams working on strategy, policy, monitoring and evaluation of the Foundation’s activities.
Perform additional tasks in support of work programmes or administration as assigned by the Programme Director(s) and/or the Executive Director.


Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. international relations, political science, global studies). A Master’s degree is preferred but not required.
Minimum of three years relevant professional experience, preferably with global issues, UN processes or development cooperation. Understanding of UN financing is desired but not required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required. Proficiency in other languages is desired.
Detail-oriented and the ability to take initiatives to develop activities and to advance programmatic work.
Open-mindedness, flexibility, the ability to be a good team player, and an understanding of the work of a values-based organisation. Ability to maintain professionalism, creativity, and enthusiasm working in a fast-paced international environment.
Willingness and ability to participate in limited international travel, when it becomes possible and safe to do so in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.


Reporting and Relations
The Programme Officer will report to a Programme Director.
Internal: Support staff engaged in programmatic work. Collaboration takes place mostly within project teams, and the Programme Officer will also work closely with the Communications team and administrative staff.
External: Collaboration with partners and external consultants as relevant to programmatic work.



Terms of employment
The Programme Officer will be based at the Foundation’s office in Uppsala, Sweden. (Note: The Foundation follows the guidelines for minimising the risk of spreading COVID-19, issued by Folkhälsomyndigheten. As of January 2022, staff are aiming to work in the office.)
The position is temporary for seven months (January 1st -July 31st 2022). The salary will be determined based on the individual’s experience and qualifications.
The Foundation offers generous leave benefits and a wellness allowance based on full-time employment.
Pensions are stipulated in the Foundation’s Pensions Policy.


Applications should include a cover letter and a CV in English and be sent to recruitment@daghammarskjold.se no later than December 8th 2021.
For inquiries about the position, please contact Olivia Hjertén Knutson at olivia.hjerten-knutson@daghammarskjold.se or on +46 (0)76 541 10 05 or Erik Engberg at erik.engberg@daghammarskjold.se or on +46 (0)76-540 14 17.

We are recruiting an Editor and Publications Manager to spearhead our editorial work and manage our publication processes. This is a new role and the Manager reports directly to the Head of Communications, coordinating productions and ensuring our publications and written digital content is tight and engaging.
Location: Uppsala, Sweden (with some flexibility)
Deadline: 31 October 2021
Experience Level: 7-10 Years
Type and Length of Contract: Full-Time, Two year, with six months of probation
Main responsibilities
Manage publication process and publication calendar to meet deadlines and facilitate strategic planning.
Copy-edit and line-edit publications and digital content, assuring style and quality, helping authors express their ideas clearly and creatively.
Manage relationships with authors, partners, and external vendors (printers, designers, libraries, etc)
Produce written content for our publications and online communication channels, including the website, blog, and newsletter.
Further develop and review internal policies and guidelines related to editing and publications, suggesting ways to streamline and formalise our production processes.
Coach Foundation staff, helping them improve their writing and editing.
Support the development of outreach strategies for our publications, as well as manage the publications page on our website.
Monitor and research trends in publications related to our field and implement improvements that modernise our publications production and outreach.
Perform additional tasks in support of work programmes as assigned by the Head of Communications.

Who you are
We are looking for a person with a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven years of work experience in editing and publications coordination/management.
You will have first rate writing and editing skills, as well as experience writing texts such as forewords, blogs, and news stories.
As a person you are a strong project manager and possess an ability to initiate and drive tasks and ideas forward. You are inspired by text editing and can engage a broader audience.
You are a native English speaker with an excellent command of the English language. Having a good command of the Swedish language is a merit but not a requirement.
You have a good understanding of the issues the Foundation works on and experience working for an international organisation is a merit.
You are open-minded, flexible, and a good team player, with an understanding of the work of a values-based organisation. You have the ability to maintain professionalism, creativity, and enthusiasm working in a fast-paced international environment.
Familiarity with with design software (InDesign, Photoshop, etc) and content management systems (WordPress) a plus.
You already have the right to work in Sweden (the Foundation will not be able to sponsor a work permit).

Terms of employment
The Editor and Publications Manager will be based at the Foundation’s office in Uppsala, Sweden with opportunity for flexibility some days of the week. (Note: The Foundation monitors the guidelines from Folkhälsomydigheten in regard to COVID-19 and updates any policies in regard to home-based work in accordance with the recommendations.)
The position is temporary for a two-year period, with six months of probation. The salary will be determined based on the individual’s experience and qualifications.
The Foundation offers generous leave benefits and a wellness allowance based on full-time employment.
Pensions are stipulated in the Foundation’s Pensions Policy.

How to apply
We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis so please submit your application as soon as possible, however no later than 31 October. Applications should be written in English and consist of a short CV and cover letter (maximum 1 page). Applications shall be submitted to recruitment@daghammarskjold.se. Please indicate Editor and Publications Manager in the subject line of your e-mail.

Description
The Programme Assistant will support the Foundation’s core programmatic activities. The position also will involve supporting development of a new multi-year strategic framework and programmatic activities that are conceptualised and initiated to implement the new strategy.
The Foundation’s programmatic work falls within four thematic areas that are inherently linked and integrated:
1. Peacebuilding and sustaining peace;
2. Multilateralism and international norms and governance;
3. Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; and
4. Repositioning of the UN system.
The Programme Assistant position will be engaged in and support all areas of the Foundation’s programmatic work.
Responsibilities and tasks
· Support planning, implementation and follow-up for projects, including in-house and external events (eg. seminars, workshops, lectures) through for example drafting invitations, making travel arrangements and compiling and disseminating materials.
· Contribute to production and editing of written material (articles, policy papers, reports, blog posts) related to the assigned project(s).
· Follow ongoing research and events on issues and themes related to the Foundation’s work programmes and report back to Programme Director(s) and Managers.
· Coordinate and support projects and activities across all thematic focus areas of the Foundation.
· Participate in teams working on strategy, policy, monitoring and evaluation of the Foundation’s activities.
· Perform additional tasks in support of work programmes or administration as assigned by the Programme Director(s) and/or the Executive Director.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (eg. international relations, political science, global studies). A Master’s degree is preferred but not required.
· Minimum of three years relevant professional experience, preferably with global issues, UN processes or development cooperation.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required. Proficiency in other languages is desired.
· Detail-oriented and the ability to take initiative to develop activities and to advance programmatic work.
· Open-mindedness, flexibility, the ability to be a good team player and an understanding of the work of a values-based organisation. Ability to maintain professionalism, creativity, and enthusiasm working in a fast-paced international environment.
· Willingness and ability to participate in limited international travel when it becomes possible and safe to do so in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reporting and relations
· The Programme Assistant will report to a Programme Director.
· Internal: Support to staff engaged in programmatic work. Collaboration takes place mostly within project teams, but the Programme Assistant will also work closely with the Communications team and administrative staff.
· External: Collaboration with partners and external consultants as relevant to programmatic work.
Terms of employment
· The Programme Assistant will be based at the Foundation’s office in Uppsala, Sweden. (Note: At present, Foundation staff are for the most part working remotely in accordance with guidelines for minimising the risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19.)
· The position is temporary for a two-year period, with six months of probation. The salary will be determined based on the individual’s experience and qualifications.
· The Foundation offers generous leave benefits and a wellness allowance based on full-time employment.
· Pensions are stipulated in the Foundation’s Pensions Policy.
Applications should include a cover letter and a CV in English and be sent to recruitment@daghammarskjold.se no later than 30 April 2021.
About the Foundation
The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation (Stiftelsen Dag Hammarskjölds Minnesfond) is a non-governmental organisation established in 1962 in memory of the second Secretary-General of the United Nations which aims to advance dialogue and policy for sustainable development and peace. The Foundation is not a grant-giving institution, and is autonomous and unaffiliated with any political, religious or ideological groups. Its work is guided by respect for and alignment to the principles outlined in the UN Charter.
The Foundation is governed by an international Board of Trustees and its work is carried out by a permanent Secretariat based in Uppsala. This work is anchored in the Foundation’s Statutes and guided by a Strategic Framework with four thematic areas to focus its engagement. The Foundation is a values-based organisation, and its employees should share its vision and ideals and understand what it means to work in and represent Hammarskjöld’s legacy in an international context. The working language is English.

Multilateralism, Repositioning of the UN System & the 2030 Agenda
The Programme Manager will work on the Foundation’s core programmatic activities as laid out in the Strategic Framework 2018-20 and annual work programmes. The position will focus on the formulation and implementation of work related to the following issues:
Multilateralism and international norms and governance, including trends and the future of multilateralism and the normative role of the UN.
Repositioning of the UN system, with a focus on the form and functions of the UN operative system, management and leadership (ie ethics, integrity, transparency and accountability) and the financing of the UN development system.
Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including targeted awareness-raising and tracking of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) implementation.

As with all of its programmatic work, the initiatives within the Foundation’s work on the areas above – multilateralism and international norms and governance; Repositioning of the UN System; and implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – are inherently linked and integrated with efforts in the other thematic area of Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Implementing the Foundation’s Strategic Framework through development and coordination of activities and projects on multilateralism; the renewal and repositioning of the UN system; and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The latter with a specific focus on the UN’s normative role, its management and financing, including governance and civil service reform in relation to the 2030 Agenda.
Managing and coordinating programmatic work, including planning, budgeting, implementation, training, monitoring, evaluation and learning of the assigned projects and activities.
Organising and facilitating seminars and meetings in relation to assigned projects(s).
Authoring and editing of material (articles, policy papers, reports) related to the assigned projects(s).
Ensuring that programmatic operations and activities adhere to policies and guidelines of the Foundation.
Participating and representing the Foundation in official meetings.
Coordinating and supporting projects and activities across all thematic focus areas of the Foundation.
Participating in team-work on strategy, policy, monitoring and evaluation of the Foundation’s activities.

Qualifications
Master’s degree in a relevant field (eg international relations, political science, global studies), or similar qualifications otherwise acquired.
Minimum of ten years work experience relevant to the mandate and thematic focus of the position.
Experience in implementing or supporting development activities, relevant for the thematic focus of the position, at country or regional level is required.
Experience applying UN human rights norms and principles, including a human rights based approach.
Field experience from multilateral and bilateral development cooperation is a merit.
Experience from development of course material and training of national and international civil servants and/or civil society within development work is a merit.
Professional experience in project and programme management, implementation and support from working with the UN system or civil society engagement with multilateralism, UN reform, the 2030 Agenda and development cooperation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required. Proficiency in Swedish and other languages are desired.
Ability to maintain professionalism, creativity, and enthusiasm while working in a fast-paced international environment with limited supervision.
Detail-oriented skills and the ability to take initiative to develop activities and programmatic work.
Open-mindedness, flexibility, the ability to be a good team player, and an understanding of the work of a values-based organisation.
Willingness and ability to participate in limited international travel.

Reporting and Relations:
The Programme Manager will report to a Programme Director.
Internal: Support to staff engaged in programmatic work. Collaboration takes place mostly within project teams, but the Programme Manager will also work closely with the Communications Team and administrative staff.
External: Collaboration with partners and external consultants as relevant to programmatic work.

Terms of employment
The Programme Manager will be based at the Foundation’s office in Uppsala, Sweden. Candidates will need to have permission to work in Sweden as the Foundation is unable to sponsor a visa.
Temporary two-year position with six months of probation. Salary will be determined based on the individual’s experience and qualifications.
The Foundation offers generous holidays benefits. Employees up to 29 years of age are allocated 28 days of leave, from 30 years 31 days and from 40 years 35 days.
Pensions are stipulated in the Foundation’s Pensions Policy.
Wellness allowance amounting to 3000 SEK/year based on full-term employment.



Please send in your application including CV and cover letter in English no later than 14 August to: recruitment@daghammarskjold.se.

More about the Foundation
The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation, (Stiftelsen Dag Hammarskjölds Minnesfond), is a non-governmental organisation established in 1962 in memory of the second Secretary-General of the United Nations which aims to advance dialogue and policy for sustainable development and peace. The Foundation is not a grant-giving institution, and is autonomous and unaffiliated with any political, religious or ideological groups. Its work is guided by respect for and alignment to the principles outlined in the UN Charter.
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees. The work of the Foundation is carried out by a permanent Secretariat based in Uppsala. The work of the Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation is anchored in its Statutes and guided by a Strategic Framework with four thematic areas to focus its engagement. The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation is a values-based organisation, and its employees should share its vision and ideals and understand what it means to work in and represent Hammarskjöld’s legacy in an international context. The working language is English.