Head of the communication division, deputy spokesperson of the Federal Council

Bern, Switzerland | 100-100% The contribution you can make Head of the communication division, deputy spokesperson of the Federal Council Bern, Switzerland | 100-100% The contribution you can make As the head of information for the Federal Chancellery, you are called upon to direct the Communication Division, composed of various sections and about forty employees, and you will assume its strategic and operational management from a personnel, technical, content, organizational, and financial perspective You will be subordinate to the Vice-Chancellor and spokesperson of the Federal Council, whom you will support in her task of managing the communication of the Federal Council in all circumstances and coordinating it with the departments You are responsible for the communication of the Federal Chancellery On behalf of the spokesperson of the Federal Council, you will ensure, in compliance with quality standards and the scheduled deadlines, the management and strategic development of the information offering for the Federal Council, the Federal Chancellery, and the communication of the authorities on the website In this context, you will also deal with the opportunities and risks that new technologies entail for institutional communication As the deputy of the spokesperson of the Federal Council, you will represent her in her absence for all purposes in the exercise of her functions during the sessions of the Federal Council or in other bodies What distinguishes you University degree in communication or in another sector related to the function, several years of experience in management roles of an equivalent level of responsibility Several years of experience in institutional or corporate communication, preferably in the political field Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing, ability to express oneself in public with ease Deep knowledge of the dynamics that regulate the interaction between politics, mass media, and public opinion Attitude for diplomacy, high motivation and availability Excellent active knowledge of two official languages and English, at least passive knowledge of the third official language In summary What we offer Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population. Living diversity The implementation of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and to contemplate different points of view. Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our employees on the topic of physical and mental health. All benefits Federal Chancellery – the staff of the Federal Council The Federal Chancellery is the staff of the Federal Council and assists it in the preparation and conduct of its meetings as well as in the related subsequent work. It manages and coordinates the communication of the Government and develops its political planning. It organizes the events in which the Federal Council participates in person and assists the President of the Confederation in the exercise of their function. The Federal Chancellery also organizes votes and elections at the federal level. It ensures contact with initiative and referendum committees and verifies the formal success of referendum requests and popular initiatives. Finally, the Federal Chancellery supports and coordinates the digital transformation of the Federal Administration. Complementary information Nicole Lamon Vice-Chancellor and spokesperson of the Federal Council Questions about the workplace jpid2f5f5bfjm jpit0833jm jpiy26jm