International Advisor to the Parliament's International Office

Do you have professional experience in international cooperation and are you interested in a varied role in a dynamic environment? The International Office of the Swedish Parliament (RIK) is now seeking an International Advisor for a fixed-term position starting on January 19, 2026. RIK assists the Speakers and Members of Parliament in their international engagements. RIK also provides secretarial support to parliamentary delegations to various parliamentary assemblies and to the Parliament's democracy-promoting cooperation. In the realm of international exchange, RIK works on planning and executing meetings, visits, and trips, as well as organizing seminars and conferences. **Your Responsibilities** Your responsibilities will include handling international matters at RIK. This involves assisting in the secretarial support for parliamentary delegations to interparliamentary assemblies and working with international visits to the Parliament, seminars, and conferences. Your tasks will include managing current issues, preparing materials and speeches, developing programs for and hosting incoming visits, writing reports, and making assessments based on our guidelines. Administrative tasks will also be part of your responsibilities. You will have numerous contacts and work closely with both Members of Parliament and officials, as well as authorities and embassies. **Your Qualifications** We are looking for someone with relevant academic education and experience in working with international activities and handling, as well as knowledge of, international issues. You have experience in international cooperation and in arranging international visits, trips, conferences, and seminars, along with a good understanding of Swedish public administration. You are accustomed to working independently and making your own assessments based on existing guidelines. You express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish and English and possess strong analytical and stylistic abilities. The role requires you to quickly familiarize yourself with new issues and to be solution-oriented, service-minded, and unpretentious. You are quality-conscious and skilled at organizing and structuring your work, and you are used to working in an environment where the pace can be high at times. Previous experience in the office's area of responsibility, the Parliament Administration, or the Government Offices is an advantage. You are flexible, have good judgment and integrity, and a solid understanding of the civil servant role. Great emphasis will be placed on your personal qualities, particularly your ability to collaborate and communicate. The position is fixed-term until June 7. The position is classified for security clearance, which in this case requires Swedish citizenship and a successful security vetting. - **Employment Type:** Fixed-term employment - **Scope:** Full-time **We Offer You** At the Parliament Administration, you will work with stimulating, developing, and socially beneficial tasks close to the core of democracy. Here, you will face professional challenges and enjoy good conditions regarding vacation, occupational pension, parental leave, and professional development. The Parliament's premises include a gym and training facilities with various workout sessions every day. We strive for our employees to have a good balance between work and leisure. **Application** Apply via www.riksdagen.se by no later than XX November 2025. Reference number: 547-2025/26 **Other** The Parliament Administration has made its own arrangements for recruitment and kindly declines all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement. **Contact Us** - Anna-Karin Hedström, Unit Manager, 08-786 55 52 **Union Representatives** - Peter Stoltz, Saco, 08-786 40 00 - Anneli Löfling, ST, 08-786 40 00 - Lars Vestberg, Seko, 08-786 40 00 The Parliament is the heart of Swedish democracy. The mission of the Parliament Administration is to create the best possible conditions for the Parliament and its members. It is a unique task that we are proud of. We have exciting work tasks that challenge us professionally. At the same time, we maintain a good balance between work and leisure. Our core values of quality, competence, and commitment provide us with a common direction. Together, we ensure that democracy functions.