Undisclosed employer
Zürich
Contract Manager specialising in Refuge and Migration
- 08 October 2026
- 70 – 80%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Zürich
About the job
Permanent position
Department Secretariat SD
The Department Secretariat supports the head in leadership tasks and coordinates the political and strategic affairs of the Social Department. The Contract Management division is responsible for around 430 service agreements with private sponsors, as well as projects and political mandates in the areas of early childhood, socio-culture, and professional and social integration.
The portfolio of the Integration and Socio-Culture area includes, among others, specialist offices for those affected by poverty, addiction, housing, people with disabilities, sex workers, socially disadvantaged children and families, as well as open youth services, neighbourhood meeting points, community centres, and much more.
For the area of Social Integration and Socio-Culture, we are seeking a committed individual from 1 December 2026 or by arrangement.
Tasks
- You will take on specialist responsibility in the assigned dossiers, create conceptual foundations and further develop financing instruments.
- You assess applications, prepare service agreements and conduct contract negotiations as well as reporting discussions with private institutions.
- You accompany the development of social services or pilot projects and contribute to needs assessments and management.
- You process political mandates and participate in projects and committees.
- You are responsible for controlling the deployed resources, service delivery and contract provisions.
Profile
- Tertiary level qualification and professional experience in the social or NPO sector
- Knowledge of asylum and administrative systems is an advantage
- Experience with conceptual issues
- Analytical skills, interconnected business thinking and acting
- Service orientation and negotiation skills as well as initiative and teamwork
We offer
You can expect a demanding and varied role in a social-political environment with a workplace in a central location as well as home office options. As part of a committed and interdisciplinary team, you actively contribute your skills and independently manage dossiers and mandates. In the City of Zurich administration, you benefit from attractive employment conditions.
About us
With around 2400 employees, the Social Department of the City of Zurich is committed daily to a social Zurich. We are here for everyone and support children, young people and adults in various life situations. We make an important contribution to social cohesion. And we contribute to a high quality of life in the neighbourhoods.
Interested?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents via the application link. Applications by post or e-mail cannot be considered. Direct applications are preferred.
Nicole Eichholzer, Head of Social Integration and Socio-Culture, will be happy to answer your questions about the position at +41 44 412 65 43. Mélisande Brechbühl, Senior Recruiter, will provide information about the application process at +41 44 412 61 31.
Become part of the Social Department and help advance Zurich!
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