Section Managers for the Development and Evaluation Unit

Ref: 20252133 We are now establishing two new managerial positions within the development and evaluation unit! Here you will find a varied and stimulating role, along with the opportunity to further develop the unit. Does this sound appealing? Read more here or contact us for further information! Job Responsibilities The assignment of the development and evaluation unit is to lead, develop, and partially implement the administration's systematic quality assurance work based on the Education Act. The unit's responsibilities include conducting inter-departmental investigations and analyses. It is also tasked with planning and coordinating inter-departmental research and development projects as well as various support efforts based on the findings. The role of section manager entails responsibility for operations, finance, and personnel. You will have budgetary and personnel responsibility for 6-7 employees, which is half of the staff in the unit. You will create conditions for a good and health-promoting work environment in your section. Through close, trust-based, and situational leadership, you will organize and distribute work within the unit's assignments, processes, and development work together with another section manager and the unit manager. Together, you will form the unit's management team. What we offer you: • The opportunity to develop the unit's assignments and methods in a newly established leadership position • Being part of a management team that strengthens a broad and strategic mission together • A development-oriented and varied assignment • The privilege of contributing to the administration's and the city's efforts for the best interests of children Qualifications We are seeking a candidate with at least a bachelor's degree in social sciences or in another area that we, as employers, consider relevant. A management or leadership qualification is preferable. The position requires several years of experience in investigative and developmental work within the public sector and a thorough understanding of both the state and municipal mandates regarding the education sector. Experience in budget and work environment responsibility in a managerial role is an advantage, as is prior experience in leading larger and more complex processes. You also have a willingness to use digitalization as a method for organizational development. You take into account the larger perspective and view your role based on what benefits the organization best. Creating positive and developmental collaborations comes naturally to you, and you find it easy to engage and involve others. You drive and take responsibility for moving processes forward, and you take and share responsibility to effectively achieve common goals. About the Workplace The assignments within the unit vary in scope and character. Some are long-term, such as building collaboration between different support functions and actors in development work, as well as creating conditions for collegial learning processes in the city. Other initiatives are of a more time-limited nature. It is also integral to disseminate the results of follow-ups and analyses within the administration's activities to contribute to improved goal fulfillment and a learning organization. There are high expectations for collaboration and mutual trust within the administration, as well as ongoing monitoring of the external environment and the exchange of experiences with other municipalities and actors. Staff members from the unit participate in several joint development processes in Malmö city. The unit also supports the administration's management in its contacts and dialogues with national actors. Research and proven experience are used to support the development of the operations. The Preschool Administration is one of Malmö's largest administrations. We have approximately 4,500 employees who each day engage with around 15,500 children and their guardians at one of our 190 preschools. As an employee with us, you will be part of an organization where many exciting initiatives and ideas take off. When it comes to preschools, many eyes are directed towards the Preschool Administration in Malmö city. We find this encouraging. Here you can read more about the organization at the Preschool Administration. Preschool Administration - Malmö City (malmo.se) Malmö city’s operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our shared mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and thrive in; diversity, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city at the heart of Europe. The world’s knowledge is here. Read about Malmö city as an employer here malmo.se/jobb Job Information Employment type: Permanent position Extent: Full-time Number of positions: 2 Start date: According to agreement Other Please note that we in Malmö city have removed the personal letter requirement from the application process and replaced it with selection questions to create a more inclusive hiring process and an efficient candidate experience for you as an applicant. Your responses will play a significant role in our selection work. Malmö city strives for its employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can help us as an employer meet the needs of the residents of Malmö.