Welcome to Formas, a research council for sustainable development!
We fund research and innovation that can contribute to achieving the UN's global sustainability goals and develop knowledge bases to facilitate Sweden's attainment of environmental objectives. We have a strong focus on collaboration with researchers and various societal stakeholders, both in Sweden and internationally.
In the role of GD Coordinator, you will be a key person who, through qualitative support, contributes to enabling both the Director General (GD) and management to perform their tasks effectively. This role also includes providing administrative support to the Climate Policy Council.
We are looking for someone who enjoys a wide range of varied tasks, from coordinating and administering the management team's work to handling strategic tasks related to the agency's management and governance processes. This includes managing the GD's calendar, meeting and travel bookings, and taking administrative responsibility for the management team's meetings as well as the GD's preparation and decision-making processes.
Depending on the applicant's profile and interests, additional tasks may be assigned.
We are seeking candidates who have:
• a relevant academic degree for the position and a few years of similar professional experience
• experience working independently as administrative support to senior management
• strong verbal and written communication skills in both Swedish and English
• proficiency in various aspects of the Office suite and enjoy working with digital solutions
• a genuine interest in providing support and service.
It is an advantage if you have experience in any of the following:
• working within the public sector
• having administrative responsibility for a management team or board work
• networking, preferably with a wide range of external contacts
• contributing to the development of governance processes
• working in an academically oriented environment, preferably within one of Formas' thematic areas
Who are you?
To thrive and develop in this role, you need to appreciate tasks that span a broad field, from administration to development and from providing service to acting strategically. Your working style is proactive and structured, and you have the ability to identify priorities to ensure everything runs smoothly. You possess good judgment, high integrity, and a pronounced ability to collaborate. We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities.
Working at Formas
Formas is a government agency with approximately 110 employees. Our areas of operation include the environment, agricultural sectors, and community building. This means we fund research and innovation related to climate, circular economy, food, forestry and agriculture, oceans and water, and urban planning. Additionally, we develop strategies, conduct analyses, compile knowledge bases, and communicate about research and research results. We actively work to stay at the forefront of digital solutions and processes. Formas is the host agency for the Climate Policy Council. Read more at: Working at Formas.
About the employment
You will be employed as GD Coordinator and organizationally placed in the Administrative Department. You will report to the Director General. The position is a permanent full-time employment.
We offer an attractive workplace characterized by: good conditions, such as flexible working hours, individual remote work agreements, wellness benefits, and a commitment to being free from discrimination and providing equal opportunities for all. We believe in equality, inclusion, and diversity and value different experiences, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds.
Application
We welcome your application by December 11, 2025. If you have questions about the position, you can contact Erik Eriksson at email:
[email protected] or 072 219 6841. If your inquiry is about the recruitment process, you are warmly invited to contact the HR function at email:
[email protected].
Decisions regarding appointments will be published on the Formas website. We decline all recruitment and advertising assistance.
Union representatives:
Emily Dock Åkerman
Representative for Saco
08-775 40 32
[email protected]
Henrik Pompeius
Representative for ST
08-775 775 41 45
[email protected]