Director of the Vaudian Institution for Migrants (80-100%) - CDI — EVAM
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 21 days ago
Role overview
The Council of State seeks the future
Director of the Vaudian Migrant Reception Institution (EVAM) CDI – 80-100% Description of employment
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.
- The Council of State seeks the future:
- Director of the Vaudian Migrant Reception Institution (EVAM) CDI – 80-100% Description of employment
- To define and bring the establishment strategy into line with the guidelines of the State Council and the applicable legal framework.
- Ensure the institution's overall governance, financial sustainability, risk control and efficient and responsible use of public resources.
- Master's degree in law, economics or public administration.
- Further training in management.
Main responsibilities
- To define and bring the establishment strategy into line with the guidelines of the State Council and the applicable legal framework.
- Ensure the institution's overall governance, financial sustainability, risk control and efficient and responsible use of public resources.
Key requirements
- 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.
Application process
- Deadline for application: 23 August 2026
- Effective date: February 1, 2027 or to be agreed. Salary class: 17
- Would you like to apply?
- [www.vd.ch/job offers](https://www.vd.ch/job offers)
Contacts
- For more details, please consult the specifications by clicking [here](https://share.vd.ch/u/nn9gylr YO6Mf2DM/60bd24a9-54c2-46a7-9501-481b431e22ce?l) or contact Vinciane Frund, Deputy Head of Service, Population Service (SPOP) at + 41 21 316 46 96 / Human Resources, Department of Economics, Innovation, Employment and Heritage (DEIEP) at e-mail [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
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
- Director of the Vaudian Migrant Reception Institution (EVAM) Description of employment
- Mastery of French as well as very good knowledge of German and English.
- Joining EVAM is putting its skills at the service of a human mission and of public utility, in a stimulating, diverse and constantly evolving professional environment, click here to consult our site. Place of work : Lausanne
- Effective date: February 1, 2027 or to be agreed.
Notes and original content
- Director of the Vaudian Migrant Reception Institution (EVAM)
- CDI – 80-100%
- Description of employment
- Responsibilities
- Qualifications
- Miscellaneous
- Joining EVAM is putting its skills at the service of a human mission and of public utility, in a stimulating, diverse and constantly evolving professional environment, click here to consult our site.
- Place of work : Lausanne
- Salary class: 17
Questions about this listing
What salary does EVAM offer for this role?
EVAM 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 EVAM 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 EVAM 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.
How do I apply for this position at EVAM?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to EVAM's original listing at emploi.evam.ch, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
