"After consultation with Director General Jakob Granit, the government has decided that he will leave his current assignment and instead become Director General of the Government Offices," the government said in a statement.
The reason for the sudden departure is not clear.
The government said Granit will become a valuable resource in the Government Offices. In what is sometimes called the "elephant graveyard," he will contribute to the development of the Swedish development-assistance architecture.
Jakob Granit began as Director General of Sida in September 2023. The government said he has made significant contributions by leading the agency's transformation work. Development assistance has both been significantly reduced and given a new focus during the mandate.
Sida's acting Director General will be Hanna Hellquist.
The changes will take effect as early as February 27, 2026.
