Head of Security Policy Staff Unit (m/f/d)

About the job

Head of Security Policy Staff Unit (m/f/d)

• Full-time
• Department: Security Policy Staff Unit

Company Description

Liechtenstein is strengthening its security policy capabilities. To implement the Security Policy Strategy Liechtenstein adopted by the government, a new Security Policy Staff Unit is being established at the Ministry for the Presidency and Finance.

For the establishment and leadership of this central function, we are seeking a strategically minded, networked personality. In this key role, you will analyse security policy developments, prepare decision-making bases for the government, and coordinate cross-departmental initiatives with national and international partners.

Job Description

You feel at home in the following areas of activity:

• Establishment and strategic further development of the staff unit
• Monitoring security policy developments and creating situation reports
• Analysis and development of security policy options
• Strategic advice and preparation of decision-making bases for political leadership, including crisis management
• Handling cross-cutting security policy issues
• Leadership and coordination of cross-departmental projects and working groups
• Building and maintaining national and international networks
• Representing the country in national and international committees
• Personnel, professional, financial and organisational management of the staff unit

Qualifications

You are particularly characterised by the following for this position:

• University degree (Master’s or equivalent qualification) in political science, law, security policy, international relations, economics or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in security policy matters, strategic planning and crisis management
• Experience in establishing and/or operating staff structures, ideally at a strategic-political level
• Sound knowledge of national and international security architecture as well as current security policy developments
• Experience in leading complex projects and working with diverse political and administrative stakeholders
• Well networked within the country or able to quickly connect with various actors
• Strong analytical, conceptual and strategic skills
• High resilience and confident action in demanding and dynamic situations
• Very good oral and written communication skills in German and English

Additional Information

As an attractive employer, we offer you:

• The opportunity to work together for Liechtenstein
• A unique establishment and design task with high strategic relevance for the country of Liechtenstein.
• A respectful collaboration
• Diverse and challenging tasks
• The opportunity to make a system-relevant contribution

We look forward to receiving your online application by 28 August 2026.

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