Secretary General

About the job

The Conference of Cantonal Directors of Agriculture (CDCA) promotes collaboration between the cantons as well as between the cantons and the Confederation, primarily in the fields of agricultural policy, support for productive peasant farming, and the preservation of arable land. The CDCA participates in shaping opinions and aims to develop common positions. For concerns likely to gain a majority, it ensures, through its bodies, effective representation of interests at the federal level and with other inter-cantonal conferences. These tasks are coordinated and carried out by the CDCA Secretariat General, located at the Maison des cantons, Speichergasse 6, in Bern.

To support this exciting and demanding activity, we are looking for a person for the position of Secretary General from 1 July 2027 or by agreement.

Your main tasks

• Strategic and operational implementation of the Conference's objectives
• Management of the Secretariat General
• Collaboration with the Conference bodies and partners from various political fields,
• Extensive contacts with political leaders, cantonal and federal bodies, administrations, associations, and other institutions,
• Preparation of basic documents, memoranda, and position papers.

Your profile

• University degree (master's) or other higher education
• Several years of professional experience, preferably in public administration / agricultural service
• Strong interest in agricultural policy issues and topics related to agriculture, with a willingness to commit
• Reliable, loyal personality with initiative
• Excellent writing skills and team spirit
• Good interpersonal skills, well-developed social skills, mastery of modern management and leadership methods, and good knowledge of business management
• Excellent command of one national language and very good knowledge of a second

What we offer you A stimulating activity, located just three minutes from Bern main station. We value modern working tools, a flexible working time model, social benefits above average, as well as attractive continuing education opportunities. Work-life balance is a priority for us.

If you have any questions, you can contact Mr Stefan Müller, President, tel. 071 788 95 80. Has this offer caught your attention? We look forward to receiving your online application and getting to know you.