Head of Finance and Deputy Chief of Staff of the DC

Bern, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100% What you can contribute <br /> • As part of the deputy chief of staff role, support the management of the Consular Directorate (DC) and the chief of staff in the continuous development and improvement of sustainable, high-performance consular services adapted to current requirements and user needs • Ensure and perfect the targeted analysis and presentation of various consular indicators for the attention of the department management and the DC • As head of finance for the DC, ensure the steering, monitoring and analysis of budgets, ensure the preparation of corresponding financial reports and workforce planning, guarantee correct accounting imputation and the proper execution of the DC's payment operations, and assist the DC divisions with budgetary matters • In collaboration with the chief of staff, develop controlling and quality assurance tasks in the areas of SCI, BCM and risk reporting and ensure their proper implementation <br /> What makes you unique <br /> • Several years of experience in staff work / management support combined with a keen sense of politics • Knowledge of business administration and federal administration financial management • Proficiency in IT tools, particularly Excel, desired knowledge of IGDP working tools, SAP FI/CO or willingness to be trained in these systems • Experience in the development and deployment of control and management tools • Good active knowledge of at least a second official language and desired passive knowledge of the third <br /> In a few words Distinguishing yourself through your initiative and your sense of service and responsibility, you will ensure the deputy chief of staff role and leverage your analytical, organizational and administrative skills in controlling, quality assurance and finance. Autonomous and reliable, you effectively support management members and actively contribute to the steering and continuous improvement of consular services. 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 every day 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 behalf of the Federal Council, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) designs and coordinates Switzerland's foreign policy, defends the country's interests and ensures the promotion of national values. The Consular Directorate (DC) provides consular services in collaboration with the network of Swiss representations abroad and contributes to ensuring an efficient public service focused on customer satisfaction. It is also responsible for the security of Swiss representations abroad and their staff. As part of consular services, it develops collaboration models with selected partners, develops solutions and instruments to modernize these services and defends consular interests at national and international levels. Furthermore, the DC serves as a << single window >> to which Swiss nationals and institutions abroad can turn. It manages the FDFA Helpline, operational 24/7, writes the FDFA travel advice and defends the interests of Swiss citizens abroad. In order to provide useful services to the entire Swiss population, it has created an efficient working environment for representations abroad, notably through adapted tools and high-performance quality assurance processes. It also supports Swiss representations abroad in crisis preparation and coordinates the management of crises occurring abroad. Finally, in the field of visas, it is responsible for the outsourcing of services and ensures coordination with the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). Additional information The indicated salary class already takes into account the additional step assigned for the deputy function. Questions about the position Markus Natsch +41 58 46 48416 Questions about the application