Head / Project Manager of the Office for Gender Equality 60%

About the job

Start date:

01.02.2027 / To be agreed

Workplace:

Bern

Do you want to commit yourself to gender equality, at the crossroads between administration, the public sphere and the political world? Are you looking for a responsible position with varied activities that allow you freedom of action? Would you like to make use of your language skills (French and German) in your professional activity? Are you seeking an inspiring work environment that values teamwork?

Your tasks

• Initiate, design and lead projects aimed at promoting gender equality
• Shape and develop the "Entreprise Égalité" and

• Support the Office in implementing its projects in the two linguistic regions of the canton of Bern
• Handle cases from political circles, administration and the general public
• Participate in the work of various bodies and working groups

Your profile

• You hold a master’s degree, preferably in humanities, social or political sciences.
• You have several years of professional and project management experience.
• You have proven specialised knowledge in the field of equality.
• You are bilingual (French-German or have French as your mother tongue and possess excellent knowledge of German, level C2).
• Ideally, you have already taken your first steps in the field of administration.

We offer you

• An enriching field of activity in a fascinating area with societal relevance
• Close collaboration within a small motivated team
• Diverse collaborations in a bilingual canton as well as an intercantonal network
• Attractive working conditions, the possibility to work remotely and a workplace in the heart of Bern’s old town

Contact

Questions about the application?
Tanja Heinz-Schreyer
Head of the Personnel Service
+41 31 633 75 07

Questions about the application?
Barbara Ruf
Head of the Office for Gender Equality
+41 31 633 75 78

The Office for Gender Equality (BEFH), attached to the State Chancellery, promotes de facto equality in all areas of life and is committed to eliminating gender-based discrimination. It supports the canton in implementing equality, initiates measures and projects, and provides advisory services to the public.


The State Chancellery is a versatile service provider at the interface between politics, administration and the public. As the staff office of the Executive Council, it ensures liaison with the Grand Council. In this capacity, it plans, supports and coordinates the activities of these authorities and provides numerous services to the administration and the public.