Director of the Vaudian Migrant Reception Institution (EVAM) — État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise)
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 46 days ago
Role overview
At the head of the EVAM, you run a major public institution at the heart of the Vaudian policy of welcoming, hosting, accompanying and integrating migrants.
In a demanding context marked by the evolution of migration flows and a significant increase in its reception capacities, you define and direct the strategic directions of the establishment and drive the changes necessary for its development.
Through your leadership, you federate and evolve the leadership teams and develop trusting relationships with the authorities and institutional partners in the service of the general interest.
- At the head of the EVAM, you run a major public institution at the heart of the Vaudian policy of welcoming, hosting, accompanying and integrating migrants.
- In a demanding context marked by the evolution of migration flows and a significant increase in its reception capacities, you define and direct the strategic directions of the establishment and drive the changes necessary for its development.
Application process
- Online application on the official career portal offers-emploi.vd.ch.
Contacts
- For more details, please consult the specifications by clicking here or contact Vinciane Frund, Deputy Head of Service at the Population Service (SPOP) at + 41 21 316 46 96 / Human Resources of the Department of Economics, Innovation, Employment and Heritage (DEIEP) at the e-mail address: [email protected].
- Master's degree in law, economics or public administration.
- Further training in management.
- Experience at the head of a large organisation subject to high standards of governance.
Company and context
- Direct the Board of Directors and lead the organizational, digital and cultural transformations necessary for the establishment's development.
- Ensure continuous improvement of reception, accommodation, support and integration services, adapted to the needs and in line with the tasks of the institution.
- Pilot the implementation of the establishment's real estate strategy in order to ensure long-term reception capacity adapted to changing needs.
- Represent EVAM with authorities and partners, develop trust relations with stakeholders and ensure credible and coherent institutional communication.
- Evidence in terms of strategic leadership, change management and organizational transformation.
- Strong financial management skills and ability to lead an institution in a particularly exposed institutional and political environment.
- Knowledge of policy issues related to migration and asylum, as well as real estate, social and integration issues specific to the field.
- Global and strategic vision, excellent analytical, synthesis and editorial capabilities, strong decision-making capacity, sense of responsibility and public service ethics.
- Excellent relational skills, recognized leadership, developed political sense, strong sense for cross-sectional collaborations and excellent communication, negotiation and representation skills.
- Mastery of French as well as very good knowledge of German and English. Miscellaneous
Additional details
- Mastery of French as well as very good knowledge of German and English.
Notes and original content
- Miscellaneous
Questions about this listing
What salary does État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) offer for this role?
État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Lausanne. 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 État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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