SwedBio at Stockholm Resilience Centre is looking for a new colleague. Do you want to contribute to sustainable and equitable biodiversity management from local to global level? Apply by 19 January and join our dedicated team!

Closing date: 19 January 2025 – apply via Stockholm University

SwedBio is a program that, together with a wide network of partners, works for sustainable and equitable management of biological diversity from local to global level. Since the program’s establishment in 2002, SwedBio has worked to contribute to poverty alleviation, human rights and increased justice, sustainable livelihood opportunities and social-ecological systems rich in biodiversity that are resilient to various types of global changes such as climate change. A particular focus for SwedBio and partners is to support the full and effective participation of rights holders and their own organizations in policy processes concerning biodiversity and sustainable development.

Background and duties
You have a strong track-record in resource mobilization from the International Development or Civil Society Sector and are expected to contribute with contacts and network relevant to the scope of SwedBio.

You have comprehensive understanding of the steps needed for successful donor engagement and have previously built strong collaborations from scratch. You will be expected to participate in main partner events, donor meetings, and will be responsible for continuously monitoring and analyzing the results of fundraising and resource mobilization activities. Developing internal processes; from acquisition to final analysis and learnings for improvement. Duties include international horizon scanning, donor screening and understanding donor requirements including results reporting and communication.

You have good knowledge and experience in working with climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction/management, ecosystem-based approaches and resilience, in the context of developing country and/or least developed countries. You have good understanding of the intersection of climate change, sustainable use and governance of biodiversity, and human rights.

Travel requirement
You will on occasions be expected to make week-long international travels for partner engagements, sometimes in challenging environments. In addition, you will be required to travel within Europe and overseas for shorter assignments. 

Qualifications
Requirement

  • Master’s degree in international business, global studies, international relations, rural development or equivalent.
  • Excellent command of English is a requirement. Working knowledge of Swedish and knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
  • Experience of building relationships with European Donors and US Philanthropies, resulting in funding agreements is a requirement.
  • Experience of the EU / GEF / IKI / UN-system funding modalities
  • Good understanding of the rights perspective (Human Rights-Based Approach) and the importance of human rights within the development agenda is crucial for the success of this position.
  • Good grasp of Climate Change in relation the Biodiversity Agenda and the Policy Sphere related to these, including the conference of the parties and the work of the subsidiary bodies.

Meritorious

  • Experience from local on-site development cooperation is a strong asset.
  • Prior knowledge of Swedish International Development Policy Landscape and the Reform Agenda is an added value.

Personal characteristics
Excellent interpersonal skills, relationship building and a strong ability to team working. Self-drive, initiative and motivation. Great communications skills.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, indefinite-term position with a six-month trial period. Salaries at Stockholm University are determined individually; therefore, please indicate your requested salary. Start date as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact 
Further information about the position can be obtained from SwedBio’s Director Henrik Brundin, telephone: +46 721 48 21 79 henrik.brundin@su.se, or SwedBio’s coordinator Sara Elfstrand, telephone: +46 734 60 48 84, sara.elfstrand@su.se, on information relating to the programme.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Only include the cover letter and CV in your application. Bring copies of grades and certificates if you are called to an interview.

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply via Stockholm University: https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs?rmpage=job&rmjob=24863&rmlang=UK

Closing date: 19/01/2025

2024-12-20