Director of the Organisation and Cross-Functionality Division

The Directorate General for Childhood and Youth (DGEJ) implements the cantonal policy for childhood and youth, structured around three missions: prevention, protection and participation. It guarantees children and young people in the canton support tailored to their needs, especially when their development or safety is at risk.

As Director of the Organisation and Cross-Functionality Division, you combine a strong cross-functional vision with solid organisational skills, and lead the support functions of the general directorate - legal support, finance, systems and organisation, central secretariat - to ensure the quality and continuity of services provided to children and families in the canton.
 

• Ensure the quality and continuity of the services your division provides to all offices and units of the DGEJ - legal support, finance, systems and organisation, central secretariat - by defining priorities with your unit managers and arbitrating resources and deadlines;

• Manage the division on a daily basis: establish a participative and constructive work dynamic, support your teams in their development, participate in recruitment and budget preparation, and collaborate closely with office heads to advance professional practices;

• Ensure governance and coherence of the DGEJ's documentary base, processes and cross-functional tools, ensuring their updating, accessibility and rapid identification of friction points to be corrected;

• Serve on the Management Board and Operations Council to contribute, within your area of expertise, to the strategic and operational management of the service - by preparing well-documented files, being proactive and ensuring the circulation of useful information;

• Act as a link between the general directorate, business entities and support functions, facilitating the flow of information and necessary arbitrations;

• Take charge of organisational and transformation projects entrusted by the general directorate, assume ownership of the cross-functional processes assigned to you, and represent the domain to the cantonal organisational advisory body and external partners.

For further information, please consult the job description by clicking here or contact Ms Manon Schick, General Director for Childhood and Youth, at 021 316 53 46.

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• University master’s degree or diploma from a higher education institution, or an equivalent qualification, in a field relevant to the role;

• Additional training in management, organisational leadership, public administration, change management or complex project management;

• At least 8 years of proven professional experience in a leadership role, domain management, cross-functional coordination or support activity management, ideally within a public administration or complex organisation;

• Global vision and sense of perspective, excellent analytical and synthesis skills, strong writing abilities and ease in oral communication;

• Strong leadership, decisiveness and determination, sense of delegation and control, self-control in stress management;

• Conflict management skills, listening and communication abilities;

• Sense of responsibility and public service ethics, adaptability and flexibility.

The recruitment process includes a background check of candidates.

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