Specialist Education and Leadership Development

Zollikofen, Schweiz (and home office) | 80-100% This is your contribution <br /> • Strategically shape, actively further develop, and define the orientation of leadership development and leadership culture of the EDA. • Conceive, manage, and evaluate innovative education and development offers for executives at various levels. • Advise and support executives and organizational units in leadership, organizational, and cultural development. • Lead projects as well as change and development processes and moderate workshops, retreats, and development formats. • Represent the specialist department in cross-functional projects and committees within the federal administration. • Promote teamwork and actively share knowledge as well as contribute to the development of a constructive and inspiring team culture. • Undertake the technical and personnel deputy role for the Head of Education and Leadership Development. <br /> What makes you unique <br /> • University degree (Master) in psychology, business administration, social sciences, or a comparable field as well as further training in organizational and personnel development. • Several years of experience in the conception and implementation of programs in the areas of leadership, organizational, or personnel development. • Initial leadership experience or experience in the deputy role of a leadership function is an advantage. • Strong conceptual and analytical skills as well as experience in managing projects and change initiatives. • High advisory competence, convincing appearance, and enjoyment in developing people and organizations. • Proficient in German or French (native language) with very good English skills (C1) as well as good knowledge of the second official language (at least B2). <br /> In a nutshell What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland: We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the welfare of the population. • Lived diversity: Thanks to equal opportunity, we unfold our competencies and bring in different perspectives. • Healthy at the workplace: We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/de/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html) <br /> The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (EDA) coordinates and shapes Swiss foreign policy on behalf of the Federal Council, safeguards the interests of the country, and promotes Swiss values. The Directorate for Resources (DR) manages the use of personnel and finances to implement foreign policy objectives. It operates the worldwide Swiss representation network. The Directorate provides the services necessary for the operational management of the Department in the areas of logistics, telematics, management, and controlling instruments. The legislation, application of law, and legal advice of the Department also belong to the area of responsibility of the Directorate for Resources. It also has the Federal Travel Centre (Bundesreisezentrale) subordinate to it, which organizes and purchases international business trips. Additional information Questions about the position Michèle Catharina Bürgi +41 58 48 45894 Questions about the application