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Applications for autumn 2026 are now open!

Apply by February 22nd for the opportunity to be matched with all places.

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The Expert Group for Aid Studies (EBA)

Aid work

Project management

Evaluation (M&E)

Are you at the end of your academic studies and are interested in development issues and evaluation of Swedish aid? Do you want to help influence Sweden's aid policy? Then you should apply for an internship with us!

The expert group for aid analysis, EBA, is a government committee that was appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2013. EBA is tasked with evaluating and analyzing Sweden's international aid in order to contribute to developing and streamlining the aid, as well as to build a long-term knowledge base of high quality.

Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Läkarmissionen/LM International - Unit for Global Advocacy

Children/Youth

Aid work

Civil society issues

Democracy

Humanitarian issues

Communication

Advocacy

Läkarmissionen was founded in Sweden in 1958 and is today an international aid organization led from the global office in Stockholm. We are present in around 30 countries and work with long-term relief efforts to fight poverty, with a focus on livelihoods, health, education, as well as water and sanitation. We also act in fragile states and conflicts with urgent humanitarian efforts.

Vällingby, Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

MyRight – Empowers people with disabilities

Aid work

Communication

Human Rights

MyRight is a politically and religiously independent organization that works to increase access to their rights for people with disabilities around the world. We conduct development work in collaboration with partner organizations in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Our mission is to work to combat poverty through rights-based support to organizations of people with disabilities.

MyRight's work benefits partner countries and people living in poverty/economic vulnerability through financial and capacity-building support to organizations that work for the rights of people with disabilities and through educational and advocacy efforts aimed at strengthening the functional rights perspective of other (mainly Swedish) aid actors.

Alviks torg, Bromma, Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full time)

ONE Campaign

Aid work

Civil society issues

Democracy

Communication

Advocacy

ONE Campaign is an international advocacy organization focused on Africa and supported by facts, data and research, working for global health, economic equality and combating extreme poverty. We run fact/research-based campaigns and policy initiatives that aim to strengthen local leadership and political decision-making, mobilize resources worldwide with a presence on global platforms. Our work is built on partnerships and cross-sector collaborations – from civil society and academia to business and political actors.

Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Oxfam Sweden – Communication and Policy or Strategic Partnerships

Democracy

Economics

Humanitarian issues

Climate/Environment

Communication

Human Rights

Advocacy

Project management

Statistics

Oxfam Sweden is part of a global organization that works to save and improve people's lives. We do this in several ways, with a clear goal: an equal future. We fight climate inequality, economic inequality and the injustices that cause poverty and oppression – and we are there in times of crisis and disaster. Together with millions of allies, we operate in over 75 countries. We contribute new knowledge, make crooked social structures visible, give people tools for change - and demand that those in power take responsibility. And we won't stop until everyone's equal value and rights are respected.

Oxfam Sweden's focus is to continue to establish itself as an important voice in the debate, inform and engage the public, influence decision-makers and raise money for Oxfam's work worldwide. We are now looking for an intern for the autumn semester. If you are a driven person who wants to be part of a values-driven organization where you get to be part of both strategic discussions and operational tasks, then we hope you will want to apply for an internship with us!

Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Radiohjälpen – Collection/communication & INT processing

Children/Youth

Aid work

Civil society issues

Democracy

Humanitarian issues

Climate/Environment

Communication

Human Rights

Project management

Statistics

Radiohjälpen is the public service broadcasters' fundraising foundation. We are the broadcasters' experts in sustainable development and humanitarian cooperation and a bridge to Swedish civil society. Since 1939, we have been raising money to change lives and alleviate need. In Sweden and around the world.

We collect where it is needed most, whether it is in humanitarian activities, development cooperation or Swedish leisure activities for children and young people living with disabilities. Radiohjälpen is the only organization that is allowed to collect money in SVT, UR and Sveriges Radio. This is done primarily through the campaigns Musikhjälpen, Världens Barn and Crown Princess Victoria's Fund, as well as at Melodifestivalen and disasters such as the Russian offensive war against Ukraine. Radiohjälpen distributes collected funds to both humanitarian activities and long-term development cooperation internationally, as well as activities in Sweden for the benefit of children and adults with disabilities and/or chronic illness. The work is carried out through some of Sweden's largest civil society organizations and associations.

Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Right Livelihood – Communications Team and Education Team

Children/Youth

Civil society issues

Democracy

Research

Peace/Conflict

Health

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Equality

Climate/Environment

Communication

Human Rights

Education

Right Livelihood is a courage-powered community for social change. We are committed to peace, justice and sustainability for all.

Each year, we honor change-makers offering concrete solutions to present-day challenges. Then, we go on to safeguard and support them throughout their lives. We advance their causes to contribute to urgent, long-lasting social change.

Sustainable change requires cooperation and diversity. That's why we connect courageous and innovative people, creating an ever-growing global community.

Stockholm Fall 2026 (Full time)

Right Livelihood – Fundraising and Donor Relations

Research

Collection

Communication

Project management

Right Livelihood is a courage-powered community for social change. For over 40 years, we have presented the Right Livelihood Award to four individuals or organizations annually.

Today, our work goes beyond just presenting the Award. We provide Laureates with long-term support. We work to raise their profile, highlight their solutions, provide protection when their lives and liberty are in danger and link them and their innovative solutions to academia.

We believe that lasting change requires concerted action based on diverse solutions. We do our part by nurturing a growing community of courageous change-makers, connecting them and their solutions worldwide.

Stockholm Fall 2026 (Full time)

Right Livelihood – Support & Advocacy

Civil society issues

Peace/Conflict

Climate/Environment

Human Rights

Advocacy

Project management

Right Livelihood is a courage-powered community for social change. We are committed to peace, justice and sustainability for all.

Each year, we honor change-makers offering concrete solutions to present-day challenges. Then, we go on to safeguard and support them throughout their lives. We advance their causes to contribute to urgent, long-lasting social change.

Sustainable change requires cooperation and diversity. That's why we connect courageous and innovative people, creating an ever-growing global community.

Stockholm Fall 2026 (Full time)

Red Cross – International Department

Aid work

Civil society issues

Peace/Conflict

Health

Humanitarian issues

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Innovation

Climate/Environment

Communication

Human Rights

Advocacy

Project management

Education

Evaluation (M&E)

Are you interested in humanitarian work, global development issues and want to gain practical experience at one of the world's largest humanitarian organizations? The Swedish Red Cross (SRK) is now looking for an intern for the fall semester 2026 through the Association for Development Issues (FUF).

The Swedish Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which works to save lives, alleviate human suffering and vulnerability, and maintain and protect human dignity. We operate both in Sweden and internationally in times of crisis and disasters, and to reduce vulnerability. We work to increase preparedness for crises, strengthen vulnerable communities and promote principles of human rights, equality and sustainability.

Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Statistics Sweden, the statistical authority – Section for International Development Cooperation

Aid work

Democracy

Public administration

Equality

Human Rights

Statistics

Evaluation (M&E)

Statistics Sweden produces and disseminates statistics about Sweden for both national and international use. We produce objective and reliable statistics of high quality.

As part of Sweden's government cooperation, Statistics Sweden collaborates with partner organizations - primarily statistical authorities - in a number of low- and middle-income countries in Africa and Europe. The aim of the collaboration is to strengthen the partner organizations' capacity to produce and make statistics available.

This activity is mainly financed by Sida.

Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

SIANI (Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative)

Research

Trade

Climate/Environment

Communication

Project management

SIANI - the Swedish International Agricultural Network Initiative - is a Sida-funded, global, open, and inclusive network that promotes multi-sector dialogue and action around sustainable, resilient and rights-based food systems. We bring together actors from government, civil society, the private sector, academia, and international organizations to exchange knowledge and foster dialogue, build a vibrant network, and amplify marginalized perspectives.

Stockholm Fall 2026 (Full time)

Sida – Africa Department units for Central and West Africa as well as Southern Africa and regional Africa

Aid work

Democracy

Public administration

Peace/Conflict

Health

Trade

Equality

Climate/Environment

Communication

Human Rights

Sida – the Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation – is an administrative agency that works on behalf of the government and the Riksdag to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Its operations are financed by Swedish tax money. Sida is under the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and is governed by the government's ordinances, appropriation letters, strategies and budget.

A prerequisite for achieving our vision and our goals is committed and knowledgeable employees, including interns. We therefore offer a dynamic workplace with good opportunities for development, a good working environment and a meaningful everyday life.

Rissne, Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Page – Africa Department units for the HORN EAST and Sudan

Aid work

Civil society issues

Democracy

Public administration

Peace/Conflict

Trade

Humanitarian issues

Innovation

Equality

Climate/Environment

Communication

Human Rights

Statistics

Sida – the Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation – is an administrative agency that works on behalf of the government and the Riksdag to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Its operations are financed by Swedish tax money. Sida is under the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and is governed by the government's ordinances, appropriation letters, strategies and budget.

A prerequisite for achieving our vision and our goals is committed and knowledgeable employees, including interns. We therefore offer a dynamic workplace with good opportunities for development, a good working environment and a meaningful everyday life.

Rissne, Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Sida – Chief Economist Team

Aid work

Economics

Research

Public administration

Statistics

Sida – the Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation – is an administrative agency that works on behalf of the government and the Riksdag to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Its operations are financed by Swedish tax money. Sida is under the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and is governed by the government's ordinances, appropriation letters, strategies and budget.

The internship is located in Sida's Chief Economist Team (CET), which works across the agency to develop Sida's analytical capacity on inclusive and sustainable development and poverty reduction. CET contributes to internal knowledge building in development economics issues, strengthens evidence-based decision-making, and provides analytical support in the agency's various processes. The function includes special responsibility for multidimensional poverty analysis, development financing and external monitoring.

The chief economist team consists of four people, but a large part of the work is done in collaboration with colleagues in different parts of the organization, which provides an opportunity to get to know Sida's different departments and work areas.

Rissne, Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Sida – Asia Unit

Aid work

Democracy

Innovation

Equality

Climate/Environment

Human Rights

Evaluation (M&E)

Sida – the Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation – is an administrative agency that works on behalf of the government and the Riksdag to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Its operations are financed by Swedish tax money. Sida is under the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and is governed by the government's ordinances, appropriation letters, strategies and budget.

The Unit for Asia is part of Sida's Department for Latin America, the Middle East and Asia (LAMENA) and consists of approximately 9 people. The unit has geographical coordination responsibility for Asia and Oceania. The unit provides support to missions abroad in the region that implement and follow up on Swedish development assistance in the region. The unit is responsible for the phasing out of support to Myanmar and regional efforts in Asia/Oceania.

Rissne, Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Sida – Unit for Democracy and Human Rights

Aid work

Civil society issues

Equality

Human Rights

Sida – the Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation – is an administrative agency that works on behalf of the government and the Riksdag to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Its operations are financed by Swedish tax money. Sida is under the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and is governed by the government's ordinances, appropriation letters, strategies and budget.

The Unit for Democracy and Human Rights at Sida's Global Department is responsible for implementing two strategies: the strategy for human rights, democracy and the principles of the rule of law, and the strategy for special democracy support through Swedish party-affiliated organizations.

The unit's portfolio currently includes agreements with approximately 60 implementing partners. Our partners include multilateral organizations, international and Swedish civil society organizations, and party-affiliated organizations. Most of them work normatively around a theme and often at a global level.

The unit works primarily with global sustainability goals 5 and 16, but to some extent also with 10 and 15.

Rissne, Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Page – Warranty Preparation Unit

Economics

Sida – the Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation – is an administrative agency that works on behalf of the government and the Riksdag to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Its operations are financed by Swedish tax money. Sida is under the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and is governed by the government's ordinances, appropriation letters, strategies and budget.

The guarantee preparation unit belongs to the Department for Trade, Private Sector and Financial Instruments. Sida has extensive experience in working with the mobilization of investment and financing capital for sustainable global development and we are today one of the leading players through our guarantee offering. Our guarantee portfolio is currently close to SEK 20 billion and mobilizes approximately SEK 40 billion with approximately 40 partners. By issuing guarantees, Sida can share risk with those who want to invest in or lend money for development purposes. In this way, we can mobilize large additional resources for strategically important Swedish development goals in areas such as health, small businesses, sustainable infrastructure and the environment and climate.

Read more about Sida's guarantee operations at www.sida.se/guarantees.

Rissne, Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Page – Communication Unit

Aid work

Communication

Project management

Sida – the Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation – is an administrative agency that works on behalf of the government and the Riksdag to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Its operations are financed by Swedish tax money. Sida is under the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and is governed by the government's ordinances, appropriation letters, strategies and budget.

The Communication and Transparency Unit is one of six units in the RESULTS department. The Communication Unit supports Sida's departments and foreign missions in communication issues and coordinates the implementation of Sida's sub-strategy for government communication. An editorial team works with Sida's digital channels to reach prioritized target groups through the press, external web, intranet and social channels, and other people work with project management of events and seminars, digital training and projects. The unit consists of 15 people and is led by a unit manager.

Rissne, Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Page – Unit for MENA and Latin America

Aid work

Civil society issues

Democracy

Economics

Public administration

Peace/Conflict

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Innovation

Equality

Climate/Environment

Communication

Human Rights

Statistics

Sida – the Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation – is an administrative agency that works on behalf of the government and the Riksdag to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Its operations are financed by Swedish tax money. Sida is under the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and is governed by the government's ordinances, appropriation letters, strategies and budget.

The LAMENA department is responsible for regional and bilateral development cooperation in MENA, Asia and Latin America. The Latin America Unit has geographical coordination responsibility for Latin America and has close contact with the foreign missions responsible for the implementation of Swedish development assistance in the region, Bolivia, Colombia and Guatemala. Sweden's development cooperation in Latin America covers human rights, democracy, gender equality, environment and climate, inclusive economic development, peace and security, and migration.

The Unit for MENA has the geographical coordination responsibility for the Middle East and North Africa at Sida, which includes, among other things, coordinating the implementation of Sweden's development cooperation through Sida to the region with a focus on supporting our missions abroad in Beirut, Amman and Jerusalem. The Unit is also responsible for the phasing out of Sweden's bilateral development cooperation to Iraq.

Rissne, Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Sida – Unit for Multilateral and Partner Coordination

Aid work

Project management

Sida – the Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation – is an administrative agency that works on behalf of the government and the Riksdag to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Its operations are financed by Swedish tax money. Sida is under the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and is governed by the government's ordinances, appropriation letters, strategies and budget.

Sida's unit for multilateral and partnership cooperation (PARTNER) is looking for a driven and collaborative intern to work with government coordination and the implementation of a major conference in the spring of 2026. PARTNER is one of six units in the Results Department and has approximately 15 employees. We coordinate Sida's partnerships with Swedish development agencies, multilateral organizations, civil society and other bilateral donors. Furthermore, the unit contributes with expertise to Sida's secondment program, the board work in funds and programs and Sweden's implementation of the EU's Global Gateway strategy. As an intern with us, you will have a unique opportunity to actively participate in, contribute to and learn from the coordination of the different partner categories.

Rissne, Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Sida – Unit for support to civil society max five (CSO Maxfem)

Aid work

Civil society issues

Democracy

Equality

Human Rights

Project management

Sida – the Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation – is an administrative agency that works on behalf of the government and the Riksdag to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Its operations are financed by Swedish tax money. Sida is under the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and is governed by the government's ordinances, appropriation letters, strategies and budget.

Sida's unit CSO Maxfem is one of three units responsible for implementing the government's "Strategy for development cooperation with civil society 2025-2029". The CSO units have a total of 39 employees. CSO Maxfem, with 13 employees, is responsible for support of up to SEK 5 million per year that is channeled through Swedish organizations to civil society in developing countries. The unit's work is intended to contribute to strengthening the capacity of civil society actors in developing countries and to promoting a favorable social climate for civil society in developing countries. Support is channeled to around 80 Swedish organizations that are allowed to apply for support through calls for proposals each year. The unit carries out a large number of simplified preparations and arranges capacity development for partners. The unit is part of Sida's Global Department, which implements the government's thematic strategies for support for research, civil society, green transition and economic growth, migration, peace, health and SRHR, as well as capacity development and secondments.

Rissne, Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Sida – Unit for major support to civil society

Children/Youth

Aid work

Civil society issues

Democracy

Peace/Conflict

Health

Equality

Climate/Environment

Communication

Human Rights

Advocacy

Sida's unit for major support to civil society (CSO STORA) is one of the three units responsible for implementing the government's "Strategy for Sweden's development cooperation with civil society 2025–2029". The CSO units have a total of 39 employees. CSO STORA, with 14 employees, is responsible for support exceeding SEK 5 million per year, which is channeled through approximately 40 Swedish and international organizations to civil society in developing countries. The unit's work is intended to contribute to strengthening the capacity of civil society actors in developing countries to contribute to poverty reduction and promote a favorable social climate for civil society in developing countries.

The unit is part of Sida's GLOBAL Department, which implements the government's thematic strategies for support for research, civil society, green transition and economic growth, migration, peace, demo/HR, health and SRHR, as well as capacity development and exchanges.

Rissne, Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Sida – Development Analysis and Financing Unit, Private Capital Mobilization Team

Aid work

Economics

Trade

Humanitarian issues

Innovation

Equality

Climate/Environment

Sida – the Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation – is an administrative agency that works on behalf of the government and the Riksdag to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Its operations are financed by Swedish tax money. Sida is under the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and is governed by the government's ordinances, appropriation letters, strategies and budget.

The internship is located in the Private Capital Mobilization Team (MPK) at Sida's Development Analysis and Financing Unit (UTFIN), in the Trade, Private Sector and Financial Instruments Department. The team works across the organization to increase the volume and quality of mobilized private capital for poverty reduction and sustainable development in close collaboration with and on behalf of geographic teams in the operational activities. The team contributes to an increased pipeline of interventions that mobilize capital with high financial additionality and good development effects, with a particular focus on the use of Sida's guarantee instruments. The team also works to develop call funds and various forms of results-based financing.
The team consists of nine advisors, but a large part of the work is done in collaboration with colleagues in different parts of the organization, which provides an opportunity to get to know Sida's different departments and work areas.

Rissne, Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Sida – Humanitarian Department

Aid work

Civil society issues

Peace/Conflict

Humanitarian issues

Human Rights

Sida – the Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation – is an administrative agency that works on behalf of the government and the Riksdag to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Its operations are financed by Swedish tax money. Sida is under the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and is governed by the government's ordinances, appropriation letters, strategies and budget.

Sida's Humanitarian Aid Department is now offering a meaningful, varied and exciting internship. Our mission is to save lives and alleviate suffering in or in connection with conflicts, natural disasters and similar disaster situations.

The department consists of around 45 employees with the main mission of working towards needs-based, rapid and effective humanitarian response in accordance with Sweden's humanitarian policy and the strategy for Sweden's humanitarian assistance through Sida 2025–2029 decided by the government.

The support is provided through contributions to the UN, the International Red Cross Movement, Swedish and international organizations, and to a limited extent through direct cooperation with local organizations, Swedish authorities and consultants.

In total, the humanitarian aid that Sida handles amounts to four and a half billion kronor in 2026, distributed across 25 humanitarian crises. Read more about Sida's humanitarian aid: www.sida.se/Svenska/sa-arbetar-vi/vara-verksamhedsomraden/humanitart-bistand

Rissne, Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Page – Climate Team (TEMA1)

Aid work

Public administration

Climate/Environment

Project management

Sida – the Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation – is an administrative agency that works on behalf of the government and the Riksdag to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Its operations are financed by Swedish tax money. Sida is under the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and is governed by the government's ordinances, appropriation letters, strategies and budget.

TEMA1 is a unit within the Results Department. Sida's experts, known as department and method and subject representatives, work at TEMA1 within peace and security, climate and environment, migration, humanitarian aid and nexus. TEMA1 supports Sida's operational departments and contributes to the effective implementation of aid by providing operational and thematic support and coordinating knowledge development for other Sida and foreign missions. The unit carries out external monitoring of relevance to the agency. TEMA1 is also responsible, within the above thematic areas, for a large part of Sida's expert support to the Government Offices and works with policy dialogue within aid in Sweden and with international organizations.

The intern will be placed in the climate team at TEMA1. Sida contributes to poverty reduction, sustainable development and a green and fair global transition in our partner countries by addressing three interconnected crises – climate, biodiversity and pollution – that risk undermining the conditions for development. Therefore, climate and environmental work is an important prerequisite for poverty reduction and should be carried out in the form of advocacy, targeted interventions and integration into operational activities.

Rissne, Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

Page – Results Department

Aid work

Public administration

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Project management

Evaluation (M&E)

Sida – the Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation – is an administrative agency that works on behalf of the government and the Riksdag to create conditions for better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression. Its operations are financed by Swedish tax money. Sida is under the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and is governed by the government's ordinances, appropriation letters, strategies and budget.

The Results Department contributes to Sida's work to develop and strengthen results. The department provides concrete support to operational departments in the implementation of strategies and initiatives, coordinates thematic development and method development, and collaborates with various partners. The department also handles Sida's overall work with communication and evaluation.

Rissne, Stockholm Autumn 26 (Full-time)

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