Application Deadline: October 26, 2023
Contact Information: For inquiries, please contact Marion Lautner at Human Resources, T +41 44 267 71 41.
Introduction: Pro Helvetia, the Swiss Arts Council, employs a team of approximately 110 staff members across Switzerland and worldwide. Our mission is to promote Swiss arts and culture through diverse cultural productions. We prioritize equal employment opportunities and a diverse workforce, promoting professional equality across all genders and lifestyles.
Job Opening: Head Staff Office Global Network & International Affairs (80%)
What We Offer:
- A dynamic work environment in the realm of Swiss and international arts and culture.
- Room for personal initiative and responsibility.
- A position in salary class 22 (CHF 90,000 to CHF 145,000 p.a.), with individual salary based on age and years of professional experience.
- Excellent social benefits, including 26 days of holiday.
- An attractive workplace located in the heart of Zurich, with the option for a combination of office and remote work.
- Childcare and supplementary family allowances.
- Contribution towards a Swiss railway half fare card or a GA travelcard.
- Neutral point of contact and advisory service for employees.
- A commitment to removing barriers and creating accessible workplaces.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, develop, and monitor the administrative and financial processes of the Global Network & International Affairs sector, including budget planning and controlling, both domestically and abroad.
- Collaborate closely with administrative staff at overseas offices.
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Head of the sector in managing contracting and external partner portfolios, such as SINY, ISR, and special project partners.
- Develop management and administrative tools to enhance collaboration between the Zurich office and overseas offices.
- Clarify the legal and statutory frameworks that guide Pro Helvetia’s work in Switzerland and abroad.
- Participate in cross-departmental processes related to administrative and operational tasks, contributing to efficient solutions.
- Manage a team of two.
- Collaborate regularly with relevant sectors of FDFA and FDHA, with responsibility for administrative and operational issues related to international presence, such as visa processes.
Qualifications:
- Individuals with non-formal education and career-changers are welcome to apply.
- We seek a committed individual with the following qualifications:
- Experience in financial management and business administration.
- Previous experience in project management, contracting, and management, including leadership.
- Proficiency in oral and written English (minimum level C1) and two official Swiss languages (G, F, or I, minimum level B2).
- Experience with non-profit organizations or government-related agencies in a cultural context or at the interface between politics and administration.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and with precision.
