Officer for the Development of Environmental Monitoring of Biodiversity

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket) drives and coordinates efforts for a good living environment in collaboration with others. With us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the important work of achieving our vision – to create a good living environment for humans and all other living beings, now and for future generations! We are seeking an administrator for a fixed-term assignment of 24 months at Naturvårdsverket to work within the European partnership Biodiversa+. In this role, you will work in a dynamic and international environment to develop, coordinate, and harmonize environmental monitoring of biodiversity in Sweden and Europe in line with EU conservation directives and the Nature Restoration Regulation. Your responsibilities The main task is to investigate how Sweden can develop and coordinate environmental monitoring of biodiversity to meet the requirements of EU conservation directives and regulations, with an emphasis on harmonizing monitoring with other member states. An important task will also be to produce material on how a Swedish national center for biodiversity monitoring can be designed to collaborate effectively with the planned European center, the European Biodiversity Coordination Centre (EBOCC). The work involves participating in Biodiversa+ working groups, regular meetings (primarily digital, but also on-site in Europe), and contributing to reports and documentation. The working language within Biodiversa+ is English. You will lead investigations and procure expert support as needed to coordinate, develop, and pilot test environmental monitoring of biodiversity and/or the storage and dissemination of biodiversity data. You will provide subject matter expertise in environmental monitoring and become part of Naturvårdsverket’s working group for Biodiversa+, closely collaborating with colleagues in Sweden and internationally. Your qualifications Requirements for employment • Master’s degree in natural science or equivalent education relevant to the position. • At least 5 years of professional experience in environmental monitoring of biodiversity, focusing on terrestrial ecosystems. • At least two years of experience in project management or equivalent tasks where you have been responsible for planning, coordinating, and following up on activities. • Very good knowledge of EU conservation directives and regulations and their requirements for environmental monitoring. • Excellent oral and written proficiency in English. • Basic knowledge of digital tools and working methods, e.g., Microsoft 365 and digital meeting technology. Meritorious • Doctoral education (e.g., licentiate or doctorate) or other higher education beyond the master’s degree that is relevant to the position. • Knowledge and experience relevant to the position's focus, such as information management involving the storage and dissemination of environmental monitoring data, analytical work focused on biodiversity. • Experience working within Horizon Europe projects or other European collaborative projects focused on environmental monitoring and/or indicators, and/or developing essential biodiversity data sets known as essential biodiversity variables. • Experience in project management in an international environment. • Experience in communicative work, preferably within biodiversity. • Proficient in Swedish, both spoken and written, as well as additional language skills, particularly in European languages. Personal characteristics We place great emphasis on personal characteristics. You have excellent collaboration skills, which become particularly important as the work occurs in a multicultural environment with many national and international actors. You act professionally, maintain objectivity, and have a good understanding of the role of a government agency. You possess strategic thinking and a holistic perspective. Additionally, you have very strong analytical and communication skills, enabling you to contribute qualified documentation and reports. Moreover, you demonstrate good self-leadership. About the employment The position is a government fixed-term employment for 24 months. The employment is full-time. The work location is Stockholm or Östersund. Start date as soon as possible by agreement. We apply individual salary setting. Application When you apply, you will need to answer a number of selection questions related to the job requirements in the advertisement. Your answers will be used as part of the selection process and may determine whether you proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process. It is therefore important that you respond as thoroughly and clearly as possible. We do not use cover letters in the selection; instead, we focus on your experience and qualifications, contributing to a more efficient and fair recruitment process. In your application to us, please attach only your CV. We warmly welcome your application by November 24, 2025. Contact If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Andreas Zetterberg, head of the Natural Information Unit. You can also contact our union representatives for Saco-S or ST. All can be reached through customer service at tel. no. 010-698 10 00. Why should you work with us? The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency promotes a sustainable work life and a good working environment. We offer our employees good opportunities for remote work, occupational health services, wellness hours and grants, as well as various activities through our sports and outdoor association and cultural association. Welcome to our modern offices within an organization with an important mission. We are a workplace with pleasant colleagues and present leadership,