Head of Learning and Development

Manager (%), member of the management teamThe Swiss Refugee Council (OSAR) is the leading organization for refugee aid in Switzerland and the umbrella organization for aid agencies and organizations for refugees. The OSAR defends the rights of people seeking protection and promotes understanding for their situation. Through its expertise, it shapes public discourse and influences social and political conditions.The department for events focuses on the sensitization of the public, the implementation of awareness-raising actions, as well as conferences for adults and young people throughout Switzerland. It offers a unique approach combining the testimonies and skills of staff members who have experienced exile, the education team, and specialists in the field of asylum.We are looking for an engagement starting February 1st or by agreement for a:Manager (80–90%), member of the executive boardPossibility of co-management Bern / Lausanne (100%)In this captivating management position, you actively participate in decisive decisions for the future of the Swiss Refugee Council (OSAR) and represent its advocacy work at the national level. With your team, you design offers that sensitize the public, transmit knowledge, develop skills, bring together perspectives, and contribute significantly to the development of the organization for a solidary society without discrimination.In this mission, you will take charge of:- The financial, personnel, and conceptual management of the department;- The personnel management and development of the bilingual French-German team, composed of nine people at the Bern and Lausanne sites as well as freelancers and people who have experienced exile;- The innovative, targeted, and needs-based development of the portfolio of offers and the promotion of these offers;- Quality assurance (eduQua);- The management and development of the organization and the OSAR, in your capacity as a member of the executive board.We are looking for this demanding position for an engaged, enterprising personality driven by a desire for action who also meets the following criteria:- A university degree of master's level and several years of professional experience in the education of adults or young people;- Experience in the management and leadership of a team according to agile principles;- Excellent conceptual and analytical skills;- Knowledge of the Swiss asylum field and/or human rights;- Skills in the field of transculturality, diversity management, and the fight against discrimination.You have team spirit and can work autonomously. You communicate openly and convincingly in two languages (German/French). You are stress-resistant and show flexibility.We offer you a meaningful activity within a competent and motivated team, a simple and open working atmosphere, and modern working conditions. You also benefit from:- Flexible working hours with the possibility of teleworking;- A large margin of maneuver;- A motivated team;- Possibilities for continuing education;- A comfortable office equipped with modern infrastructure in Bern, in case of co-management in Bern and Lausanne;- A varied and interesting field of activity.We particularly look forward to receiving applications from people who have experienced exile, including those with an S permit or an F permit, even if they do not perfectly meet the conditions.Does this offer interest you? Send us your complete application before September 6th.Note: Please note that the first interviews will take place on September 21 and 22, followed by an assessment on September 28, then second interviews on October 8 and 9.Do not hesitate to contact us for further information. You will find more information about the OSAR and our offers published on our website. jide7d3bf5aen jit0731aen jpiy26aen