Deputy Director, Head of Governance — Confederazione Svizzera
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 19 days ago
Role overview
Guide the central control and coordination element of the NDB holistically and fully ensure the deputy of the Director.
As a member of the Executive Board, we are responsible for the strategic direction, governance and overall management of the NDB.
Responsible for political affairs, international relations, communications and relations with supervisory authorities.
- Guide the central control and coordination element of the NDB holistically and fully ensure the deputy of the Director.
- As a member of the Executive Board, we are responsible for the strategic direction, governance and overall management of the NDB.
Company and context
- University degree or equivalent education with FH degree EMBA or sound police career with at least ten years of professional experience, preferably in a security-oriented organization.
- Teamplayer, as a member of the Executive Board jointly responsible for strategic management.
- Experienced and proven in the strategic and operational management of a complex unit in a dynamic and volatile environment (at least ten years).
- Proven and broad experience in security policy (at home and abroad).
- Leadership personality with assertiveness, negotiating skills, visionary thinking and interdisciplinary expertise.
- Excellent understanding of the political, legal, ethical and technological challenges of an intelligence service.
- Experience in managing complex projects with a track record.
- Excellent editorial skills.
- Very good knowledge of the political conditions at the level of Bund.
- High resilience, decision-making and implementation, planning and organizational ability.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Confederazione Svizzera offer for this role?
Confederazione Svizzera lists CHF 68'500 - 104'000 gross per year for this position in Bern. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Confederazione Svizzera offer?
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