Head of Growth Policy

Bern, Switzerland \| 100-100% Your contribution <br /> • Lead the new Growth Policy unit with five employees and develop it strategically, professionally, and organizationally • Help shape Swiss economic policy as part of the directorate's leadership collective • Analyze macro-economic framework conditions and be responsible for the Federal Council's growth report • Identify the need for action and develop reform options to strengthen Switzerland's potential growth • Develop strategic lines and positions of the office on central growth policy issues • Represent Switzerland in international organizations and maintain contacts domestically and abroad <br /> What makes you unique <br /> • Master's degree in Economics with a focus on macroeconomics; doctorate an advantage • Several years of experience as a qualified specialist and manager as well as in-depth knowledge of economic policy • Analytical strength, political intuition, and strategic thinking regarding complex economic policy issues • Will to help shape a growth policy that strengthens productivity, competitiveness, and prosperity • Clear, goal-oriented leadership with personal responsibility, resilience, networked thinking, as well as convincing communication and enjoyment of cross-departmental cooperation and network maintenance • Very good active knowledge of two official languages as well as very good English skills <br /> In short The Directorate for Economic Policy shapes the strategic foundations of Swiss economic policy. It combines economic analysis, economic policy classification, and concrete implementation in legislation and administrative practice. Our goal is framework conditions that strengthen growth, productivity, and location attractiveness, thereby securing the prosperity of Switzerland in the long term. As the fundamental economic department of SECO, we work at the interface of politics, administration, science, and business. With the new Growth Policy unit, the Directorate strengthens its work on the long-term foundations of Swiss prosperity. The unit classifies national and international developments from a growth policy perspective and develops reform options for a high-performance economy. The focus is particularly on issues related to foreign trade, protectionism and industrial policy abroad, digitalization, as well as the financial and housing markets. In addition, the unit is responsible for the OECD country examinations and the Directorate's departmental research. What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the welfare of the population. • Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competencies and contribute different perspectives. • Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/de/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html) <br /> The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is the federal competence center for all core issues of economic and labor market policy and belongs to the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF). It promotes international market opening for goods, services, and investments. To reduce poverty, SECO is engaged in economic development cooperation. It plans economic and trade policy measures in favor of developing countries, Eastern European and Central Asian countries, as well as the new member states of the European Union (EU). Additional information Please apply via our application management system (complete dossier with cover letter, CV, work certificates, and diplomas). To do so, click on <<Apply now>>. Questions about the position Ronald Indergand +41 58 46 05558