Management 80 - 100 %

Lead, develop, create networks and represent: shape the future of Caritas Suisse with vision, discernment and humanity.

Our client is committed to the fight against poverty and mitigating its consequences, in Switzerland and in about 20 countries around the world. An independent association with approximately 1 500 employees, Caritas Suisse is headquartered in Lucerne and is part of the international Caritas network. In collaboration with autonomous regional organizations, it offers a wide range of services and projects in the fields of poverty reduction, migration and social integration. These offerings are particularly aimed at families, single parents, unemployed persons and the working poor. We have been mandated to recruit an authentic and upright personality for the position of

Management

You are responsible for human resources, finance and operations, and ensure the development of the organization. In close collaboration with the general management, you implement the strategy and ensure the reconciliation of mission, impact and economic viability. Through clear decisions and open dialogue, you set the course, establish trust and promote an organizational culture based on respect. You collaborate closely with the statutory bodies and ensure the preparation and follow-up of their work. You also represent Caritas Suisse to authorities, politicians, partner organizations, donors, the general public and the media, while developing and strengthening its national and international networks.

To perform this function with varied responsibilities, you hold a university degree at master's level or an equivalent qualification, supplemented, depending on your field of specialty, by in-depth training in business management and/or non-profit management. You have led organizations of comparable size and complexity, at different hierarchical levels, and have successfully led change processes. You possess solid management skills, demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and know how to drive innovation. You know how to mobilize teams around common objectives and approach demanding challenges with pragmatism and a solution-oriented mindset. You identify with the values and mission of Caritas Suisse and express yourself with ease in German, French and English. You are present at the Lucerne headquarters three days a week, you regularly visit sites in Suisse romande and you are willing to make approximately two trips abroad per year, as well as to participate in several international meetings.

Do you wish to contribute actively to shaping the future of one of the leading non-profit organizations in Switzerland? In this case, we seriu