Head of Finance for the Directorate for Public International Law

Berne, Switzerland (and home office) | 90-90% What you can contribute <br /> • Assume responsibility for financial controlling, financial planning, and financial reporting within the DDIP, and ensure its continuous development • Provide, as needed, the information necessary for decision-making, and assist management in the strategic and operational steering of finances • Provide advice and assistance to management for the strategic steering of human resources • Take on the roles of risk coach, internal control system (ICS) officer, and business continuity management (BCM) manager for the DDIP • Ensure the administrative and financial monitoring of projects and actions related to public international law • Ensure the coordination of consultations from offices emanating from the FDFA and other departments • Represent the DDIP in various working groups and networks <br /> What makes you unique <br /> • University degree (bachelor in business administration) or from a specialized university of applied sciences in the fields of economics, human resources, administration, or finance and accounting; several years of professional experience • Knowledge in business administration, finance, and management, as well as in the fields of quality assurance and risk management • Knowledge of the legal bases applicable in the areas of activity (LFC, CO, LSu, FDFA ordinances and directives, etc.) • Knowledge of process and project management methods, as well as in contract management • Writing skills in at least two official languages <br /> In a few words As the head of finance/HR for the Directorate for Public International Law (DDIP), you will lead the financial controlling and financial planning processes of the DDIP, advise management on all financial matters, and contribute to the steering of human resources as well as various other areas of activity. What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population. • Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view. • Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html) <br /> On mandate from the Federal Council, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) designs and coordinates Switzerland's foreign policy. It also works to defend the country's interests and promote its values. The Directorate for Public International Law (DDIP) is the Confederation's competence center for all matters relating to public international law. It primarily deals with legal issues concerning Switzerland's international relations and foreign policy. The directorate contributes to the evolution of public international law insofar as it participates in the negotiation, conclusion, and implementation of international treaties. Respect for and promotion of international law play an essential role in Switzerland's foreign policy and contribute to ensuring its coherence and credibility. The DDIP protects Switzerland's interests in matters of international law and ensures the correct interpretation and application of international law by Swiss authorities, both in Switzerland and abroad. The directorate includes the Swiss Maritime Navigation Office, located in Basel. Additional information Application deadline: 13.08.2026 Questions about the position Linda Bolliger Head of Finance, Directorate for Public International Law +41 58 46 23084 Questions about the application