Senior Adviser, Priority Area Safe and Secure Region
Quick answer
The Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) is hiring a Senior Adviser, Priority Area Safe and Secure Region in Stockholm, offering a four-year appointment with potential for extension, focusing on civil security matters and regional cooperation.
- Role
- Senior Adviser, Priority Area Safe and Secure Region
- Organization
- CBSS - Council of the Baltic Sea States
- Location
- Stockholm
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Senior Adviser for the Priority Area Safe and Secure Region at the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) will support the implementation of the CBSS mandate, focusing on civil security matters. This role involves providing strategic, analytical, and administrative support to enhance regional cooperation on issues such as crisis preparedness and disaster risk reduction. The Senior Adviser will coordinate stakeholders, manage projects, and contribute to policy development while representing the CBSS at external events. The position requires frequent travel within CBSS Member States and offers a four-year appointment with potential for extension.
What you'll do
- Coordinating the activities within the Safe and Secure Priority Area
- Providing strategic and high-level advice
- Organising events and similar outputs
- Developing projects within relevant fields
- Managing and monitoring project implementation
- Preparing high-quality background papers, analyses, and strategic policy documents
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in an area relevant to the position
- At least ten years of accumulated professional experience
- Experience in managing high-level meetings and international workshops and conferences
- Experience in project management, including administrative and budgetary planning
- Strong and broad personal network and aptitude for liaison with various governmental, non-governmental and international organisations
- Clear analytical skills and ability to make sound judgments, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
A competitive remuneration and allowance package, depending on expatriate status, professional background and family situation is offered.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Stockholm, Sweden.
What is the compensation package?
A competitive remuneration and allowance package, depending on expatriate status, professional background and family situation is offered.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least ten years of professional experience, experience in project management, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by 30 October 2026, 23:59 CET, consisting of a letter of motivation and your Curriculum Vitae in English. Applications received after the deadline or submitted by e-mail, and/or normal postage will not be considered.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Stockholm, with in-office work required.
How to apply
Apply directly on CBSS - Council of the Baltic Sea States's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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