Delegate for integration and head of the Lausanne Office for immigrants

Ref 2582466 | Company ref: pj19789 | Date: 2 Oct 2026

SCS-SGSCS

Delegate for integration and head of the Lausanne Office for immigrants (BLI) (80% to 100%)

Our Directorate employs nearly 700 people, who work every day in the fields of social insurance, employment, social benefits, integration, the fight against racism, equality, LGBTIQ+ policy, or even in the field of sport, and for seniors. Together, they actively contribute to strengthening social cohesion and the quality of life within our city.

The Lausanne Office for immigrants (BLI) ( , attached to the Municipal Councilor and the General Secretariat of the Directorate of Sports and Social Cohesion (SCS), constitutes the City's reference competence center in the fields of integration, prevention of racism and the fight against discrimination.

Its mission is to promote an inclusive, diverse and participatory Lausanne society, where every person, regardless of their origin, background or situation, finds their place and participates fully in collective life. The BLI is also the preferred interlocutor for people newly arrived in Lausanne and supports many associative projects aimed at promoting integration, intercultural dialogue and citizen participation.

In order to steer the development of municipal integration policies, the fight against racism and discrimination, and to lead the BLI, we are looking for our future delegate for integration and head of the BLI.

At the City of Lausanne, your commitment makes sense. You play a strategic role in the development of an inclusive, open and supportive city.

Main mission(s)

Steer the elaboration, implementation and evaluation of municipal policies for integration, the fight against racism and discrimination and prevention

Lead the BLI, composed of approximately 10 people: organize, accompany and plan the work of the teams, and supervise the various thematic poles

Define, develop and steer strategic and cross-functional projects, including the relevant actors

Develop and maintain links and networks with communities and associations present in Lausanne, and support the work of the Lausanne Commission for Integration (CLI)

Elaborate the annual budget, ensure its financial monitoring, including the search for external funding

Analyze legislative, social and political developments at the cantonal, Swiss and international levels to anticipate their impacts on the City; advise and support the service management and municipal political authorities on specific issues relating to these fields

Represent Lausanne's interests within regional, cantonal and federal, as well as international, bodies

Develop institutional and associative partnerships in order to strengthen the coherence and impact of municipal actions

Profile

University Master's degree in humanities, social sciences, political science, law or an equivalent title

Recognized additional training in management and team leadership, required

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the fields of migration, integration, diversity, inclusion, prevention of racism, fight against discrimination and/or intercultural communication

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in team leadership and in the management of strategic and institutional projects

Excellent knowledge of Swiss political mechanisms and the functioning of a public administration

Excellent knowledge of migratory issues, integration policies and intercultural dynamics

Good knowledge of legislation relating to foreign residents' law and naturalization procedures, an asset

Strong analytical capacity, strategic vision and ability to lead change

Unifying leadership, listening skills, relational intelligence and spirit of collaboration

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office tools

Good knowledge of English (minimum B2 level); proficiency in one or more migration languages constitutes an asset

Special conditions

Clean criminal record

Frequent travel outside

Irregular hours including evening work and during weekends

Salary class

13

Start date

Immediately or to be agreed

Information

Mme Christelle Joly, general secretary, SCS Directorate,

Offer

Please send us your application and the usual documents by via the online form.
Cannot apply? Contact the service directly at .

Recruitment agencies please refrain

We pay great attention to the diversity of the life paths of our employees. Our positions are open to both women and men.

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