Secretary General for Engineers Without Borders Sweden
Being the Secretary General of Engineers Without Borders Sweden is not just a job - it is an opportunity to lead an impact organization deeply committed to humanitarian engineering.
Engineers Without Borders Sweden is looking for a new Secretary General - a key leadership role in our organization!
Being the Secretary General of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Sweden is not just a job; it is an opportunity to lead an impact organization deeply committed to humanitarian engineering. You'll oversee and coordinate the work of passionate volunteers, managing both national and international projects and initiatives that have a real impact. You'll help ensure the organization's long-term sustainability and success.
Apart from sharing the values of EWB Sweden, we believe that to take the role of
Secretary General, you have:
Qualifications:
- Strong Leadership Skills: You have proven experience in leading teams
and managing multiple stakeholders. Your leadership style is inclusive and
inspiring, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment. - Strategic Thinking: You have experience in developing and implementing
strategies, as well as managing large and complex projects or programs.
You can see the big picture and plan for long-term success. - Communication Skills: You have strong written and verbal communication
skills in both Swedish and English, allowing you to effectively convey
ideas, represent the organization, and build strong relationships. - Problem-Solving Abilities: You are creative in finding solutions and have
a development-oriented mindset, able to navigate and address challenges
quickly and effectively. - Ability to Identify and Manage Funding: You have experience in
identifying funding opportunities, along with building and maintaining
strong relationships with sponsors and partners, ensuring the financial
sustainability of projects and the organization.
Main responsibilities:
- Lead and develop daily operations and manage both employees and
volunteers. - Represent EWB Sweden externally and internally, serving as the
organization’s voice. - Actively contribute to our international work and help expand our global
projects. - Strengthening EWB Sweden’s visibility and relationships with authorities,
companies, media, and other NGOs. - Report regularly to the Board on activities, results, and organizational
development. - Prepare agendas, decision material, budgets, annual reports, and policy
documents.
About the position:
- Full–time employment
- Location: Gothenburg
- Salary: According to the agreement
Interested?
Submit your application no later than the 20th of October 2025!
Contact:
Questions related to the position are answered by Jan Burenius.
Jan Burenius, Chairperson EWB Sweden
Phone: +46 705479368
Email: jan.burenius@ewb-swe.org
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. Selected applicants are expected to register as members to act as an EWB-SWE´s volunteer. Read more about Engineers Without Borders Sweden on our website.
- Department
- Internal Organization
- Locations
- Göteborg
Göteborg
Join EWB-SWE
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Volunteer
We have a passionate and experienced volunteer network of professionals and students who help make a difference and influence our work. Explore our volunteer opportunities and see how you can contribute with your range of skills, experience and knowledge directly into our activities. There is no requirement for an engineering degree, everyone is needed, and all are welcome. -
Be part of inspiring children
Sweden currently has a shortage of engineers, a profession that historically has been a very homogenous group. Because of this, EWB-SWE inform and inspire children to seek an education in engineering or technology. This is accomplished by assisting students with their studies, acting as role-models, and showing a non-conventional perspective on science, technology and engineering. -
Personal development
Develop your leadership and technology skills by participating in the seminars and activities we organize. -
Be part of our network
By getting involved, you become part of an extensive network of talented people. We are not just engineers - everyone is needed, and everyone is welcome! We are located all over Sweden with our groups in 8 different cities.
EWB-SWE's network
We have a passionate and experienced volunteer network of professionals and students who help make a difference and influence our work. We are engineers, architects, scientists, educators, healthcare professionals, administrators and many others.
You can be active in projects, in the business or passive support. We collaborate with technical colleges and universities, with organizations and the business community.
About Engineers Without Borders Sweden
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 always strive to make a sustainable and long-term impact with our work, for local communities and the Earth as a whole.
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