Project Manager Gender Equality Office 60%

Would you like to get involved in the equality of women and men at the interface of administration, the public, and politics? Do you desire a versatile, responsible activity with scope for design? Would you like to use your bilingualism in French and German professionally? Are you looking for an inspiring, team-oriented work environment?

Work location: Bern 01.02.2027 / by arrangement

Your tasks

• Initiating, designing, and leading projects to promote gender equality
• Designing and further developing the programs «Entreprise Égalité» and «Werkplatz Égalité»
• Supporting the specialist office in the implementation of its program in the bilingual canton of Bern
• Processing matters from politics, administration, and the public
• Participation in committees and working groups

Your profile

• Master's degree, preferably in humanities, social sciences, or political science
• Several years of professional and project management experience
• Proven specialist knowledge regarding equality
• Bilingualism French - German or native language French with excellent German skills (C2)
• Administrative experience is an advantage

We offer you

• Meaningful activity in an exciting field of expertise with social relevance
• Close cooperation in a small, motivated team
• Versatile cooperations in the bilingual canton of Bern and cross-cantonal network
• Attractive working conditions, home office possibility and a work location in the heart of the city of Bern

Contact

Questions about the application?
Tanja Heinz-Schreyer
Head of Human Resources
+41 31 633 75 07

Questions about the position?
Barbara Ruf
Head of the Gender Equality Office
+41 31 633 75 78

You can apply directly via our job portal.
You can find the process of the application procedure here.

About the Staatskanzlei

The cantonal specialist office for the equality of women and men, located in the Staatskanzlei, promotes actual equality in all areas of life and is committed to the elimination of gender discrimination. It supports the canton of Bern in the implementation of equality, initiates measures and projects, and is a contact point for the population.

The Staatskanzlei is a versatile service provider at the interface between politics, administration, and the public. It is the staff office of the Regierungsrat and the liaison office to the Grosser Rat. In doing so, it plans, supports, and coordinates the activities of these authorities and provides numerous services for the administration and the population.

Bern

Permanent employment

Master- / Diploma

Published on 08.10.2026