Etat de Vaud
Lausanne
Deputy to the Head of the OCBE
- 11 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Lausanne
About the job
Job Description
The Cantonal Office for Study and Apprenticeship Grants (OCBE), attached to the Directorate of Social Assistance and Insurance (DIRAAS), is responsible for granting financial aid for education after compulsory schooling. As Deputy to the Head of the OCBE, you assist them in determining the management strategy of the entity and oversee the management of the accounting, litigation, and reception units.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Head of Office in determining the management strategy of the entity and thus contribute to ensuring its smooth operation in synergy with internal and external partners;
- Manage the accounting, litigation, and reception units composed of 10 staff members (Specialised Case Managers and Case Managers);
- Take responsibility for establishing and properly applying the necessary business procedures to guarantee the successful execution of the mission;
- Organise, coordinate, and supervise all routine activities conducted by the office in the absence of the Head of Office;
- Represent the entity during projects or working sessions.
For further information, please consult the terms of reference by clicking here or contact Ms Sonia Gomes, Head of the OCBE Office, at the email address: dgcs.recrutement@vd.ch
Qualifications
- University degree in humanities or economics, Bachelor of Science in Management or an equivalent qualification.
- Federal diploma as a specialist in social insurance is an asset.
- Additional training in management, leadership, or team management is desirable.
- Solid professional experience in team management.
- Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
- Ability to define management indicators and interpret them.
- Strong affinity for numbers.
- Proficiency in IT tools.
- Ease in communication both orally and in writing.
- Interest in the political issues surrounding the activities of the Directorate General for Social Cohesion (DGCS) and particularly the OCBE.
- Proactivity, strong decision-making skills, flexibility, and solution orientation.
WHO ARE WE?
The Directorate General for Social Cohesion (DGCS) offers the inhabitants of the Canton of Vaud support and integration measures, accommodation services in medico-social institutions, as well as financial aid. With more than 450 committed staff members, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life of our various publics by working towards greater social justice in our Canton.
We offer an autonomous and flexible working organisation, including the possibility of teleworking.
Our culture and work environment are focused on diversity and equity. Finally, we promote human values daily such as solidarity, respect, and trust.
For more information, click here to visit our website.
We offer an autonomous and flexible working organisation, including the possibility of teleworking.
Our culture and work environment are focused on diversity and equity. Finally, we promote human values daily such as solidarity, respect, and trust.
For more information, click here to visit our website.
Why join the State of Vaud?
The State of Vaud offers a wide variety of jobs and opportunities for advancement. Working conditions are guided by themes of equality, inclusion, sustainability, and professional ethics in an environment conducive to work-life balance.
To learn more about our benefits, visit our Employer State page.
- Publication Date10/09/2026 06:54
- LocationLausanne, Switzerland
- Apply by27/09/2026 21:55
- Start DateImmediate or to be agreed
- Salary Grade12
- Contract TypePermanent Public Law
- Work Rate80-100%
- AddressDirectorate General for Social Cohesion (DGCS)
Av. des Casernes 2
1014 Lausanne
