Employment Opportunity: Communications Officer
The Foundation is now looking for a Communications Officer. Application’s deadline is 20 January, 2026.
The Principle of Pragmatic Idealism
The Foundation’s executive director, Björn Holmberg, joins the Carnegie Council’s Values & Interests podcast to reflect on the role of pragmatic idealism in international affairs and what it means for global cooperation today.
Strengthening the UN–EU Partnership in Peacebuilding and Prevention
On September 23, the Foundation and the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO) co-organised a workshop on strengthening the UN–EU Partnership in Peacebuilding and Prevention.
UN 80 Years in a World of Change – National Celebration
On 24 October, the Foundation co-hosted this year’s United Nations Day celebration at Uppsala Castle, centred on the theme ‘UN 80 Years in a World of Change’
Louise Aubin: ‘The humility to learn through meaningful consultation’
The Foundation spoke with Louise Aubin, UNHCR representative in Malaysia, about her contribution to the Foundation’s The Art of Leadership report and her reflections on how UN leadership can remain grounded, adaptive and human in today’s context.
Internship opportunity: Sustaining Peace Intern
The Foundation is looking for an intern for its Sustaining Peace programme for Spring 2026 in Uppsala. The deadline for applications is 24 November 2025.
Internship opportunity: Strategic Partnerships Intern
The Foundation is offering an internship position for the Spring 2026 as a Strategic Partnerships Intern, collaborating primarily with the Executive Director in Uppsala. Deadline 24 November 2025.
Tender notice: Framework Agreement for Communication Consultancy Services
The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation invites qualified communication consultants to submit a tender proposal for a framework agreement for Communication Consultancy Services. Proposals should be submitted no later than close of business on Friday, 28 November 2025.
Funding Compact dialogue in Kenya highlights urgency of quality funding in times of uncertainty
At a time when development financing is under growing pressure, the Foundation supported UN in Kenya with a discussion of Funding Compact implementation at country level.
Hiring: Strategic Communication Manager
The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation is now looking for a Strategic Communication Manager to join its head office in Uppsala. Application deadline is 13 October 2025.