Advisor of the Return Assistance Office (CVR) and Head of the Asylum Sector at 80%
République et Canton de Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel
Key information
- Publication date:27 October 2025
- Workload:80%
- Place of work:Neuchâtel
Job summary
Join the SMIG in Neuchâtel, focusing on asylum and return support. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with meaningful impact.
Tasks
- Lead voluntary return activities for asylum seekers and migrants.
- Coordinate with SEM to ensure organized repatriations.
- Evaluate and process transfer requests for permit holders.
Skills
- University degree in social sciences or related field required.
- Strong team management and coordination skills essential.
- Fluency in French and English for effective communication.
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Advisor of the Return Assistance Office (CVR) and Head of the Asylum Sector at 80%
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- The SMIG is responsible for the application of the Foreigners and Integration Act and the Asylum Act. Within this framework, the SMIG is competent for organizing the return to the country of origin of foreign persons wishing or required to leave Swiss territory.
- As an advisor of the return assistance office, you lead and coordinate activities related to the voluntary return of persons under asylum or foreigners domain. While applying federal and cantonal directives, you represent the canton to the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) and also ensure the organization of returns. You head the asylum sector and manage the team responsible for both summons and administrative follow-up, while ensuring the reliability of data in our management tool. Finally, you review cantonal transfer requests for persons holding N and F permits, evaluating individual situations and forwarding recommendations to the SEM.
- You have a solid social education, proven experience in supporting migrant populations, and real team management skills. Holder of a university degree in social sciences, psychology, or a HES diploma in social work, you have confirmed experience in support, ideally in a migratory or return assistance context. You combine mastery of common IT and management tools with excellent writing skills, accompanied by a real sense of synthesis. Proven skills in team management as well as inter-institutional coordination are a real asset. Finally, you demonstrate excellent skills in conducting individual interviews and developing action plans. Mastery of spoken and written French, as well as spoken English, is essential for this position.
- Neuchâtel
- February 1, 2026
- November 10, 2025
- Mr. Albin Mosimann, Deputy Head of Service, 032 889 85 95
- Class 8
- A stimulating, dynamic, and meaningful work environment.
- Attractive employment conditions in a constantly evolving organization.
- A varied and diversified position at the heart of current events.
- Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of origin, gender, or background, feels fully integrated and valued.
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