As Group Leader you have the overall responsibility over Engineers Without Borders at KTH. Your main task is to manage the Leaders of each active area (currently E2E, TRE, IY), which means that you, for example, hold recurring meetings, take part in everyone's development within their role, and help each area coordinate the local activities. The role offers a lot of personal freedom. It is important that you can maintain close relations with every person in your team, to make sure to 'steer the boat' in your wanted direction.

Other than the work carried out within Engineers Without Borders KTH, you will also be in close contact with the Secretary General, both through monthly meetings and on per-need basis.

The Group Leader role offers you the possibility to experiment with regards to what works for you as a leader. It is a great opportunity for the person that wants to gain leadership experience while helping Engineers Without Borders assisting the society.

About Engineers Without Borders:

Through humanitarian engineering, we engage, inspire and unite people to build a sustainable future. Engineers Without Borders Sweden works to address challenges linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, both in Sweden and around the globe. Through improvements in education, equality, energy poverty and access to water and sanitation we strive to make a sustainable and long-term impact with our work, for local communities and the Earth as a whole.

Engineers Without Borders Sweden works with five main areas: International projects, Inspire youth, The Reflective Engineer, Engineer to Engineer and OpenHack. To read more about these areas please visit https://www.ewb-swe.org/organisation.

What can you expect?

• Opportunity to gain leadership experience within an organization that contributes to help the society through engineering
• Help others establish and executing projects and activities
• Valuable connections and network
• The possibility to contribute to something meaningful

What do we expect?
To succeed in these positions, you need to be/have:

• Student at KTH, Stockholm
  
• Passion for the work that Engineers Without Borders Sweden do.
• Ability to work closely with others with good cooperative skills.
• A strong drive and a structured way of working.
• Innovative solutions and a creative mindset are a plus.
• A responsibility to ensure progress in the projects or activities through group members.

Time of engagement?

The work is entirely voluntary, and the amount of work will vary depending on your level of commitment. However, typically 2-4 hours per week is to be expected.

Questions?

For further information or questions please contact Jan Byfors, acting Secretary General jan.byfors@ewb-swe.org

We appreciate receiving your application as soon as possible, but not later than 2023-03-01

Engineers Without Borders Sweden is promoting equality and inclusivity. We are strengthened by our differences. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for the position, regardless of gender, age, ethnic background, religion, disability or sexual orientation.