Experienced Project Manager at 90%

About the job

The City of Nyon has a strong ambition regarding ecological transition, local agriculture, and quality of life. Through the implementation of its agriculture and food strategies, greening, and biodiversity, it develops concrete projects that reconcile environmental issues, local food production, and the well-being of the population.

In this context, the Environment Service is looking for a:

Experienced Project Manager at 90%

to contribute to the development of short supply chains, sustainable management of agricultural and natural areas, as well as the realisation of innovative projects serving the territory and the public interest.

Your missions:

• Manage complex projects in the aforementioned fields, ensuring institutional coordination, public procurement management, and preparation of files for municipal authorities.
• Implement the City’s Agriculture and Food Strategy.
• Implement the Strategy to double vegetable gardens (prospecting, partnership, and management oversight).
• Coordinate cross-sectoral planning with other Services (climate plan, master plan and municipal zoning plan, "healthy municipalities" label, etc.).
• Manage agricultural domains (plains and alpine pastures): monitoring tenants, lease management, agronomic and biodiversity follow-up.
• Lead various alpine pasture projects: water retention basin, biotopes, path repairs, stone wall restoration, etc.
• Manage development projects linked to the agriculture and food strategy in the alpine pastures.
• Organise and lead the annual "Nature in the City" competition.
• Manage operating and investment budgets related to the agriculture and food strategy.

Your profile:

• Hold a degree in agronomy and/or environmental science and engineering and/or territorial development and/or nature management or equivalent training.
• Have at least 3 years of professional experience post-degree.
• Possess solid experience in environmental and agricultural fields and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously involving numerous partners.
• Be comfortable both in the field and within decision-making bodies, demonstrate autonomy, diplomacy, and excellent writing skills.
• Wish to actively contribute to ecological transition for the development of local agriculture serving the Nyon population.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the legal bases in the Swiss environmental sector.
• Have excellent writing skills.
• Have proven project management experience.
• Have an enterprising and pragmatic personality, capable of turning strategic directions into concrete achievements.
• Have a sense of public service and the common good.

Start date: immediately or by agreement

Application deadline: 8 November 2026

About us

The Municipal Administration wishes to recognise your skills, discover your qualities, and share opportunities with you. Human values and efficiency are at the heart of our concerns. Pay equity, competitive social conditions, and environmental responsibility are our daily commitments.

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