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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Secretary General to lead and develop our organization in a strategic and sustainable way. As Secretary General, you will be the highest-ranking executive in the organization and have overall responsibility for ensuring that operations are conducted in accordance with the board's decisions, the organization's statutes, and long-term goals. You will act as a link between the board and operational activities, and work closely with both internal and external stakeholders.
Your main tasks include leading the organization's daily work, developing and implementing strategies, ensuring financial stability, and representing the organization in various contexts. You will have personnel responsibility and work to create a positive work environment where employees thrive and grow. You are also expected to actively identify new opportunities for growth and impact, and to ensure that the organization's values permeate all activities.
We are looking for someone with documented experience in high-level leadership, preferably within the nonprofit sector or another complex organization. You are a strategic thinker with strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships. You are results-oriented, structured, and have a strong sense of responsibility. Experience working with boards, budget responsibility, and change management is an advantage.
The position requires a good understanding of social issues and a strong commitment to the organization's mission. You should have a university degree in a relevant field and be able to express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish and English.
Responsibilities
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- Implement strategies in line with board decisions
- Ensure financial stability and budget follow-up
- Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders
- Recruit, lead, and develop staff
- Represent the organization in media and public forums
- Develop and monitor operational goals
- Promote an inclusive and sustainable organizational culture
- Identify new opportunities for growth and impact
- Collaborate closely with the board and report regularly
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Documented experience in high-level leadership
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience with budget responsibility and financial management
- Ability to work strategically and operationally
- University degree in a relevant field
- Experience working with boards
- Strong social commitment and understanding of the nonprofit sector
- Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
- Ability to lead through change
- Structured and results-oriented work style
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have leading complex organizations?
- How have you worked with strategic development in the past?
- Describe a situation where you managed a major change process.
- How do you ensure a good work environment for your staff?
- What role have you played in budgeting and financial follow-up?
- How do you work with external stakeholders and partnerships?
- What motivates you to work in a nonprofit organization?
- How do you handle conflicts within an organization?
- What are your strengths as a leader?
- How do you view collaboration with a board?
