Student Assistant

Location: Lund, Sweden
Percentage: 15 hours per week
Duration: As soon as possible, until 31 Jan 2027.
Two available positions.

Join RWI as a Student Assistant to the Finance team and contribute to impactful human rights work in an international setting. The role supports effective financial management and office operations.

About RWI

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) is an independent academic institution that combines interdisciplinary research with education, support, and outreach activities to contribute to increased understanding of and respect for human rights and international humanitarian law.

We operate in over 40 countries worldwide, and have offices in Lund (head office), Bangkok, Harare, Jakarta, Kyiv, Nairobi, Phnom Penh, and Yerevan.

About the position

You will join a small finance team based in Lund and collaborate closely with finance colleagues across RWI’s offices outside Sweden.

As part of the team, you will play an important role in supporting financial processes, administration and the day-to-day running of the office.
The role is varied and involves working across several areas, with responsibilities shared within the team. Your responsibilities will include managing supplier invoices and payments, preparing documentation for employee expenses, travel reimbursements and credit card transactions, and maintaining and updating financial information in our financial system. You will also support general office administration and help ensure that everyday office resources and systems function smoothly. The work is carried out in accordance with relevant procedures, templates and guidelines, with flexibility and collaboration being an important part of the role.

About you

You are looking for a part-time job to combine with studies in finance/accounting. You enjoy being operational and combining financial management with development work and innovation. You have some experience in finance, bookkeeping and administration.

As a colleague, you are unpretentious and communicative, with the ability to manage your own work and collaborate within the finance team. You have some experience working with financial systems and feel comfortable with digital tools and troubleshooting minor technical issues. You have excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Fluency in English and Swedish, both spoken and written, and strong interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multicultural environment.

To thrive with us, we believe you appreciate a dynamic environment and have a solution-oriented mindset. We value innovation and continuous improvement and look forward to benefiting from your ideas and experience.

A work permit for Sweden is required.

Application Process

Apply with your CV and by answering the selection questions no later than 18 October.
We review applications on an ongoing basis. If we find the right candidate, the position may be filled and the job ad removed before the closing date. Please note that applications sent by email will not be registered.

Every application is reviewed with care. Our recruitment team takes the time to assess each candidate thoughtfully and thoroughly.

Once your application is submitted, you will receive system-generated confirmations and updates. These are triggered by our recruitment team to keep you informed throughout the process.

If we decide not to invite you for an interview, we unfortunately won’t be able to provide individual feedback. While we appreciate the effort behind every application, the volume of candidates makes personalised responses impossible.

For any questions about the position, please contact our Head of Finance Olof Sjögren at olof.sjogren@rwi.lu.se

We look forward to receiving your application!

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute promotes diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified persons, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, age, disability, or other protected status under the law.

Please note that RWI has pre‑selected relevant advertising and recruitment channels for this call. We therefore kindly but firmly decline contact from media sales representatives, recruitment platforms, or similar service providers.