The Swedish Armed Forces is one of Sweden's largest authorities, with more than 50,000 employees and volunteers. The Armed Forces are constantly prepared to defend Sweden's territory, conduct international missions, and support society during major crises. Ultimately, the mission of the Armed Forces is to uphold democracy and human rights. With us, you can make a difference. The Armed Forces strive for diversity as it enriches our operations.
The Swedish Armed Forces has a set of values that emphasizes both professional development and personal health. The Armed Forces offer many internal career opportunities, wellness programs, and a reasonable balance between work, private life, and family life.
The European Union Training Mission Somalia (EUTM) commenced on April 7, 2010. The purpose of the mission is to contribute to stabilizing the situation in Somalia in accordance with the Djibouti Agreement of 2008.
The Swedish Armed Forces participate with officers in a training team to train Somali security forces. EUTM has so far trained approximately 2,500 Somalis in four rounds and is currently in the fifth round. EUTM-S is located within the international camp at Mogadishu Airport. The mission also has smaller supporting elements in Nairobi and Brussels. Currently, the personnel strength is about 180 officers, soldiers, and civilians, with Sweden contributing approximately nine individuals. The Life Guard is the responsible unit for EUTM-S 2026.
**Main Responsibilities**
- Provide mission assessment.
- Produce and maintain the mission assessment plan to monitor mission progress against the mission’s mandate.
- Report directly to and provide support to the J5/7 Head.
- Provide support to the J5/7 Deputy.
- Contribute to the higher-level planning process.
- Contribute to the development of planning documents.
- Contribute to the preparation of the EUTM-S Mission Order.
- Contribute to maintaining and updating contingency plans.
- Coordinate the EUTM-S SOP updates.
- Responsible for keeping the EUTM-S PowerPoint Master Briefing updated.
- Provide support to J5/7 branch activities and responsibilities.
- Take over tasks assigned to other vacant posts in the Branch, as directed by the J5/7 Head.
- Provide support to MFCdr/COS when required, to meet mission-specific deficiencies.
**Qualifications**
- Approved professional or reserve officer examination.
- Level: OF 3.
- Class B driver's license.
- Very good command of English, both spoken and written.
- Experience in administrative tasks.
- Approved medical examination prior to deployment.
- Approved FmFysS results.
**Personal Attributes**
You have a strong ability to collaborate and enjoy making social connections in your work. You like to work operationally and are driven to solve arising tasks. You can easily adapt to new situations, have patience, and are resilient under stress.
Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
**Desirable Qualifications**
- Previous experience of service in international military missions.
- Experience working in a staff role.
**Other Information**
Military position.
Individual salary setting, other compensation according to the IMI agreement.
Mission training: V608-611.
Rotation: 12 months, from March 2026 to March 2027.
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia.
For inquiries about the position and information regarding the recruitment process, please contact:
Lieutenant Colonel Martin Johansson
Available via switchboard 0500-46 50 00 or
[email protected]
Union representatives:
OFR/O Sven Lunudberg
OFR/S Örjan Jansson
SACO Per Textorius
SEKO Lise-Lotte Larsson
All can be reached via switchboard 0500-46 50 00.
**Application**
We welcome your application by December 5, 2025. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.
Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.
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**Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:**
The Life Guard is one of the largest units in the Swedish Armed Forces, with a history dating back to 1521. We train tomorrow's soldiers, as well as military police and personnel for international missions. We guard the royal palaces, and we have security and ground combat units. We are also responsible for preserving and developing the Swedish military music tradition. Our headquarters is in Kungsängen, just outside Stockholm, but we also have a presence in Sollentuna, central Stockholm, Uppsala, Gothenburg, and Karlskrona.
Within the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.
Employment with us entails placement in a security class. Typically, Swedish citizenship