Foundation Chief Executive Officer at 100%

The Thônex Youth Foundation (FJT) is a private law foundation that manages early childhood care facilities, school canteens of various city schools, as well as an after-school centre. The FJT operates across 14 sites, offering 202 places for early childhood care and managing 4 care facilities, 5 school canteens, and an after-school centre.

It currently employs 110 staff members, distributed among its various activity centres.

Under its service contract with the City of Thônex, the Foundation carries out essential missions serving children and families, and continues to develop its services to meet the evolving needs of the population.

To lead the various activity centres and successfully carry out future projects, the FJT is seeking a:

Missions and Responsibilities

• Implement, promote and develop the strategy defined by the Foundation Council, providing expertise and support;
• Be a driving force for the management and development of the Foundation by identifying opportunities for growth, anticipating needs, and proposing new projects;
• Take responsibility for the operational, administrative and financial functioning of the institution: ensure coordination between services, define and monitor the annual budget, guarantee accounting and billing of services;
• Represent the FJT with institutional partners;
• Ensure the proper execution of the service contract between the FJT and the City of Thônex;
• Manage the Foundation’s human resources, support managers in their leadership roles, and promote an HR policy that encourages staff attraction and retention, skills development, as well as health and safety at work;
• Prepare Bureau meetings and Foundation Council meetings with the Chairperson, follow up on decisions made and ensure their implementation within the set deadlines;
• Ensure the establishment of efficient communication.

Profile

• Higher university education (master’s level) or equivalent qualification;
• Minimum 5 years of proven professional experience in a management role, in the social, education, or early childhood sector;
• CAS/DAS in management of social institutions, or equivalent, is an asset;
• Skills in personnel management and financial management, knowledge of labour law;
• Strong leadership, ability to unite teams, delegate and support;
• Strategic vision, analytical skills and ability to prioritise and lead development projects;
• Excellent communication skills, ease in institutional relations and ability to work with partners;
• Excellent writing skills, synthesis ability and aptitude to prepare decision-making files.

Additional Information

Application deadline: 31 October 2026

Start date: to be agreed

Rate: 100%

Given the responsibilities related to the role and the Foundation’s field of activity, integrity documents will be requested during the process (criminal records, certificate of no prosecution, certificate of good conduct, etc.)

Would you like to put your experience and leadership at the service of a foundation committed to youth and actively contribute to its development? We look forward to receiving your complete application (CV, cover letter, work certificates and diplomas).

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