Investigator

The Agency for Participation is the government agency responsible for implementing disability policy. The goal of disability policy is to create a society that is accessible to everyone. MFD supports organizations in making society and its services more usable for more people. MFD monitors the development of this work and spreads knowledge about how to remove barriers to participation. Welcome to the Agency for Participation (MFD) – the small agency with the big mission. Our mission is to promote accessibility in society to increase participation for people with disabilities. The goal is a sustainable society designed around citizens' different conditions and needs. Learn more about MFD's operations here. Together with committed colleagues, you will work to support public and private organizations in this effort. You will also contribute to spreading knowledge about solutions to barriers, making it possible for more people to independently choose, make decisions, and influence their lives. We are a small agency, which means each employee plays a crucial role in achieving our mission. Job Responsibilities You will work as an investigator in the Knowledge Support Department. The department works to provide support to agencies, regions, and municipalities in implementing disability policy. The department develops various support materials and conducts knowledge-enhancing initiatives such as seminars, lectures, and training. Working as an investigator at the agency involves planning, preparing, implementing, and reporting on larger and smaller assignments and responding to referrals. It also includes representing the agency in various forums and contributing to internal development work. As an investigator, you will often work together with other investigators and functions to complete assignments. An important part of the investigator's role is to work closely with target groups and gather knowledge from people with personal experience of disability or the organizations representing them. Qualifications We are looking for someone who has: • Academic degree at bachelor's level or higher in social sciences or equivalent as assessed by the employer. • Several years of experience working strategically with national disability policy in government operations. • Experience with project and process management in large and complex assignments. • Experience in preparing decision-making documents and responding to referrals in government operations. • Strong ability to communicate both in writing and verbally in Swedish and to compile and present knowledge and decision-making documents from a recipient perspective. Advantageous It is advantageous if you have: • Good knowledge of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. • Worked with follow-up and analysis of cross-sectoral issues such as disability policy, accessibility, etc. • Worked with strategic management in government operations. Personal Characteristics The role requires you to be self-driven and have good ability to plan, structure, and manage your work. You are solution-oriented, seek help when needed, and are good at collaboration with strong pedagogical skills. You enjoy working on multiple issues simultaneously while using your analytical abilities. You are committed to contributing to the organization's overall work and creating a good work environment. Employment We offer a flexible workplace with opportunities for some remote work, located in our activity-based office in Liljeholmen, Stockholm. We offer flexible working hours and a workplace where you can work on developmental and socially important issues. This is a full-time, permanent position with immediate start. A six-month probationary period may be applied. Please submit your application including CV and cover letter by November 25, 2025. Apply by clicking the Apply button below. Warmly welcome to apply! Contact Persons: Contact information for the recruiting manager and union representatives can be found at the bottom. Additional Information We strive for gender balance and view diversity as a strength in our operations. We have carefully considered recruitment channels and marketing. We kindly but firmly decline contact with media sellers, recruitment sites, and similar. We use e-recruitment to streamline and quality-assure the recruitment process. The agency processes your personal information in accordance with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Read more about the agency's privacy policy at www.mfd.se Warmly welcome to apply!