Kontraktmanager*in mit Schwerpunkt Flucht und Migration — Stadt Zürich

Full description

The departmental secretariat supports the head in management tasks and coordinates the political and strategic business of the social department. The contract management department is responsible for approximately 430 performance agreements with private sponsors, as well as for projects and political contracts in the areas of early childhood, socio-culture and professional and social integration.

The portfolio of the area of integration and socio-culture includes, among other things, specialist centres for people affected by poverty, addiction, housing, for people with a disability, for sex workers, socially disadvantaged children and families, as well as open youth offers, quarter meetings, community centres and much more.

For the area of social integration and socioculture we are looking for 1. December 2026 or by arrangement a dedicated personality.

Tasks

• They assume technical responsibility in the assigned dossiers, create conceptual foundations and further develop financing instruments.
• They assess applications, draw up performance agreements and conduct contract negotiations as well as reporting discussions with private institutions.
• They accompany the development of social offers or pilot projects and participate in the assessment of needs and management.
• They handle political assignments and participate in projects and committees.
• You are responsible for controlling the means used, the provision of services and contract provisions.

Profile

• Graduation at tertiary level and social or NPO professional experience
• Knowledge of the asylum and administrative system is beneficial
• Experience with conceptual issues
• Analytical skills, networked business thinking and action
• Service orientation and negotiating skills as well as initiative and teamwork

We offer

It offers you a challenging and varied task in the socio-political environment with a central location and home office opportunities. As part of a dedicated and interdisciplinary team, you will actively contribute your skills and manage dossiers and assignments independently. In the city administration of Zurich, you benefit from attractive employment conditions.

About us

With around 2,400 employees, the Social Department of the City of Zurich works every day for a social Zurich. We are there for everyone and support children, young people and adults in different situations. We make an important contribution to social cohesion. And we contribute to a high quality of life in the neighbourhoods.