HEAD OF THE SOLIDARITY SECTOR AT 80%

About the job

Carouge, a citizen city, a city of culture and integration, a city resolutely turned towards the future, is looking to fill a position within the Social Affairs Department for a:

HEAD OF THE SOLIDARITY SECTOR AT 80%

Are you a committed, proactive and dynamic person, with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong sense of fairness?

Do you demonstrate a global vision, the ability to analyse and anticipate social issues, while clearly defining priorities and fully assuming your responsibilities?

Do you show strong leadership and ensure a positive dynamic focused on the needs of users within your team?

If you recognise yourself in this profile, do not hesitate to apply within our administration!

As sector head, under the direction of the head of the Social Affairs Department, you ensure individual assistance services by making them visible and accessible while developing them. You are also the reference person for integration issues within the Administration.

Thus, you will mainly be responsible for:

• Managing a team of ten people, ensuring compliance with rules and procedures, as well as ethical principles related to the role;
• Maintaining strategic monitoring of social issues;
• Being a resource for the team, while providing support in complex situations;
• Taking responsibility for the management of transitional housing;
• Managing the sector’s budget and occasional financial aid;
• Being a driving force for integration issues and leading related projects and actions;
• Collaborating with other sectors of the service on cross-cutting projects and managing projects specific to your field.

WE OFFER YOU

• A stimulating, dynamic and pleasant environment;
• Attractive working conditions;
• A culture of benevolent leadership.

YOU OFFER

• You hold a HES diploma in social work with a postgraduate certification or equivalent;
• You have practical experience and solid professional expertise in individual and/or collective social work, as well as proven team management experience of at least three years;
• You possess very good knowledge of social issues and the Geneva social network;
• You are proficient with basic IT tools (Office suite);
• You are available to work occasionally in the evenings and at weekends;
• Your commitment and sense of public service demonstrate your full adherence to the values of the City of Carouge.

Start date:

As soon as possible

Salary grade:

11

Work rate:

80%

The City of Carouge is committed to promoting equality between women and men as well as diversity. Positions are open to everyone, without any distinction. Applications from underrepresented genders are strongly encouraged.

We look forward to receiving your complete application (CV, cover letter, diplomas and work certificates) EXCLUSIVELY via this channel, by 30 November 2026.