The Municipality of Løten is seeking an experienced project staff member to lead and carry out important research and evaluation work within the child and youth services sector. In the coming years, we will, among other things, evaluate services for children and youth, as well as assess the future structure of daycare centers.

The position will make a key contribution to knowledge-based decisions that will shape the municipality’s development for many years to come.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct evaluations and studies of the municipality’s services for children and youth
• Lead or assist in the analysis of future daycare capacity and daycare structure
• Prepare decision-making documentation, studies, and policy proposals
• Collect, analyze, and compile relevant statistics, research, and empirical data
• Contribute to project management, progress planning, and coordination of development work leading up to the new school
• Develop work processes and structures that support the Child and Youth Services Department’s overall project portfolio
• Provide advice and support to managers in change and development efforts
• Interact with various partners
  

Qualifications

Requirements

• Relevant higher education at a minimum bachelor’s level
• Experience from the public sector
• Experience with investigative work, analysis, and case preparation
• Strong written and oral communication skills in Norwegian

It is desirable that you have

• A master’s degree in a relevant field, preferably in management, organization, or education
• Experience from the child and youth services sector
• Experience from municipal management or strategic development work
• Experience with project management and change processes
• Knowledge of municipal administration and political decision-making processes
• Experience with service development and organizational development

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who:

• work in a structured and goal-oriented manner
• have strong execution skills and the ability to drive processes forward
• are analytical and see connections across services
• communicate well both in writing and verbally
• builds good relationships and collaborates well with various professional communities
• is able to work independently while contributing to the team
• thrives at the intersection of strategy, analysis, and practical implementation
• good understanding of the role

We emphasize loyalty to Løten Municipality’s ethical guidelines and values: Respect, responsibility, and courage.
We emphasize that you are motivated and personally suited for the position.

We offer

• A central role in developing the future of child and youth services in Løten Municipality
• The opportunity to influence important strategic decisions
• Varied and challenging tasks with a high degree of independence
• A professionally strong and engaged work environment
• Flexibility in your daily work
• Salary by agreement

This is a fixed-term project position in the child and youth services sector in Løten Municipality.
We strive for a diverse work environment and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Information about applicants may be made public even if an exemption from the public applicant list has been requested. Applicants will be notified if their request for an exemption cannot be granted.

Appointment is otherwise subject to the terms and conditions set forth in applicable laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements, with favorable pension and insurance plans.

Applications must be submitted electronically via Webcruiter, and all documentation you wish to be considered must be uploaded as attachments to the application.
We ask applicants to write their cover letter and CV directly in the application portal and not to submit them as attachments. 

Certificates, diplomas, and attachments must be included with the application, and we encourage you to use the Diploma Portal for documentation of your education.
Education completed outside Norway must be approved by NOKUT (before January 1, 2023) or the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Competence (HK-dir), and the approval must be documented. Read more at https://hkdir.no/utdanning-fra-utlandet

Welcome as an applicant!

Contact Information

Henden, Aina Øyen, Head of the Child and Youth Services Department, 488 91 938
Hauge, Frank Steinar, Municipal Director, 977 78 849

Work Location

Kildevegen 1
2340 Løten

Key Information:

Employer: Løten Municipality

Reference No.: 5141287212
Employment percentage: 100%
Commitment
Start date: 08/10/2026
End date: 12/31/2027
Application deadline: 06/21/2026