We are looking for: Political advisor with expertise in press and media

Location: Stockholm
Scope: Full-time
Application deadline: May 9, 2025

Do you want to help change the world for children?

ChildX is a children’s rights organization working to end human trafficking and all forms of commercial sexual exploitation of children. We drive systemic change by influencing policy, legislation, norms and professional practices – always with the best interests of the child at heart and in close collaboration with survivors.

We are now looking for a key person to join our team.

You are responsible for:

• Developing and driving our policy strategy and monitoring relevant policy processes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with others in both the organization and the field as a whole.
• Writing opinion pieces, consultation responses and briefs for meetings with decision-makers.
• Identify, build and nurture relationships with politicians, authorities, key stakeholders and the media.
• Ensure that our advocacy work is strategic, accurate and in line with our values.
• Have overall responsibility for our press work.

We are looking for people who have:

• Solid experience in political advocacy, preferably from civil society, public sector or party politics.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, in Swedish and English.
• Ability to move between the strategic and the operational.
• In-depth knowledge of social policy, social law and understanding of municipal and regional governance of welfare systems.
• Ability to identify policy windows of opportunity and trends, both nationally and internationally.
• A passionate commitment to children’s rights and to combating sexual violence.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and use the insights to identify trends, formulate messages, and develop relevant strategies.
• Experience in press work and media contacts.
• Good stress management
• Used to managing and acting on quick decisions
• Used to working in a dynamic work environment

Meritorious:

• Experience working on issues related to violence, sexual exploitation, child rights or human rights.
• Experience in proactively planning and managing media contacts, press releases and interviews.
• Experience in speaking in the media or representing an organization in public.
• Understanding the role of research and how civil society can interact with researchers and research institutions.

We offer:

• An opportunity to make a concrete difference to children’s safety and future.
• A creative and driven work environment with a big heart and high level of ambition.
• Flexible ways of working and a team that is forward-thinking, collaborative and professional.

About the service

The position is a fixed-term employment with the possibility of extension and is located at our office at Medborgarplatsen in Stockholm. We offer a collective agreement and benefits such as a wellness allowance and flexible working hours, including the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week.

Application form

The deadline for applications is May 9. For questions about the position, please contact Sara Hugosson, sara@childx.se.

👉 Please apply by sending your CV and cover letter to sara@childx.se by May 9.

Welcome with your application! Together, we shift responsibility – from children to the adult world.