Project Coordinator ReAct

Do you want to work with ReAct-Action on Antibiotic Resistance and be part of bridging between science and policy and create change regarding one of the world's most urgent public health challenges? Do you want to be part of an international network with competent and driven colleagues at Uppsala University and in other parts of the world? Do you want an employer who invests in a sustainable and including working place and offers safe, favorable working conditions? Welcome to apply for employment as a project coordinator at ReAct at Uppsala University.

The Department of Medical Sciences is a large clinical department with approx. 250 employees and over 900 people connected via Uppsala University Hospital. The department has a broad research profile with strong research groups in a number of areas.

The current employment as a project coordinator is situated in ReAct which is a unit in the department of medical sciences. The unit collaborates closely with other parts of the University, and with ReAct’s other regional centers, and with many other stakeholders and civil society organisations both in Sweden and globally. More information about ReAct can be found here https://www.reactgroup.org/

Duties

Duties include contributing to various projects and work streams within ReAct such as science, policy and influence, communication, event planning, results-based monitoring and evaluation of the operations (monitoring and evaluation) and mobilization of financial resources. Furthermore, coordination, follow-up and the development of strategies and work plans for the ReAct network are included.  

• Contribute to the work with results-based monitoring and evaluation of ReAct's global work
• Plan and implement events and internal meetings within the ReAct network
• Participate in ReAct's ongoing efforts to mobilize funds and diversify our donor base, including contacting potential donors, presenting ideas for collaboration, developing concept papers, applications, and project follow-up and reporting
• Assist in the maintenance, strategic further development and marketing of ReActs Toolbox, a web-based resource with tools and guidance for working with resistance issues, https://www.reactgroup.org/toolbox/
• Contribute to the scientific and policy-oriented work as needed based on the current work plan, and based on the employee's expertise and background
• Contribute to the communication work by writing articles for, among other things, newsletters and other external communication
• Other administrative tasks based on the needs of the business

Tasks can be adapted depending on the candidate's background and areas of expertise.

Requirements  

• Academic degree in global health or other medical field, social science, urban science, international relations, communication, marketing or other relevant field
• Previous work in global health, global cooperation and/or sustainable development
• Previous experience of working within international organizations or multicultural networks (within civil society, academia or state administration)
• Previous experience in project coordination and/or results-based monitoring and evaluation and/or mobilization of financial resources
• Flexibility and ability to work independently, with varying tasks in an international environment
• Very good knowledge of English (both oral and written)

Additional qualifications

• Previous experience and expertise in the area of ​​antibiotic resistance
• Previous experience in designing organizational strategies and organizational development
• Previous experience in communication work, eg. funding applications, policy reports, or debate articles
• Knowledge of other languages, especially Swedish and Spanish
• Work/study in a low- or middle-income country
• Possibility to work-related travel

About the employment

The employment is a time limited position March – December 2026. Part time employment. Start date: March 1st 2026 or according to agreement. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Anna Sjöblom, Unit Manager ReAct, anna.k.sjoblom@medsci.uu.se +46739866637

Please submit your application by February 20th 2026, UFV-PA 2026/347.

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