Embassy of Sweden in Pretoria has various exciting career opportunities you should give a look.
Closing date: 05 June 2024
The Embassy of Sweden in Pretoria is hiring! The Embassy is looking for two dynamic and dedicated Program Officers to join its Development Cooperation Section, focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Africa.
About the Embassy of Sweden in Pretoria
The Embassy of Sweden in Pretoria represents and promotes Swedish interests in South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, and Botswana.
The Embassy is also mandated to implement the Swedish strategy for regional Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Africa.
The overall tasks of the Embassy include supporting business and trade, development cooperation as well as consular services and has approximately 30 employees.
Program Officers vacancies
The Embassy is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the positions of Program Officer in the area of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights with a focus on the following:
- Civil Society and Youth
- Democracy and human rights related to SRHR
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Minimum of five years of professional experience with an Embassy or international organisation
- Minimum of three years of experience working with SRHR
- Solid knowledge of SRHR and development cooperation
- Excellent knowledge of English
- Good administrative abilities and experience in driving policy dialogue.
Merits:
- Experience working in the region
- Knowledge of additional languages such as Swedish, French, Portuguese
- Understanding the link between SRHR and Environment and Climate Change
How to Apply
Employment Details:
- Full-time positions with a probationary period of six months
- Application deadline 5th of June, 2024
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Application submission: ONE (1) page motivational letter and CV, with the title “Policy Officer: Youth and Civil Society/Democracy and Human Rights” to Ambassaden.pretoria@gov.se.
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