Head of Domestic Division and Member of the Executive Board (80–100%)

HEKS pursues the vision of a just world in which the dignity of all people is respected, peace prevails, and natural resources are preserved. The goal is a transformation on social, economic, and political levels. HEKS contributes to improving the living conditions of people in Switzerland and worldwide, advocates for their rights, and raises awareness and mobilises for this purpose. HEKS employs over 1900 permanent staff. With 23 locations in Switzerland and activities in 32 countries worldwide, the organisation implements 275 programmes and projects. In 2025, HEKS's total expenditure amounted to CHF 137.6 million. Through its work, HEKS reached around 11.9 million people in Switzerland and worldwide.

For the management of our Domestic Division at the headquarters in Zurich, we are seeking an experienced, strategically minded, and inspiring leader to take on this key position immediately or by agreement.

Leadership, Culture and Development

• Overall responsibility for strategic, programmatic, operational, personnel, and financial leadership
• Ensuring the continuous development of the Domestic Division and fostering a participative, transparent, and dialogue-oriented leadership culture including role-based collaboration
• Leading the division in close cooperation with the Deputy Head of Division

Strategy, Programmes and Impact

• Further development and implementation of the Domestic Division strategy in line with HEKS's overall strategy
• Management and development of the portfolio strategy, programme and advocacy work including innovation and alignment with new needs
• Responsibility for quality assurance and impact orientation

Representation and Networking

• Representation and positioning of HEKS towards key external stakeholders
• Ensuring coherent advocacy and communication
• Networking with relevant actors in the fields of inclusion, flight, and migration

Education and Experience:

• University or university of applied sciences degree in a discipline relevant to social, migration and/or integration fields, such as social work, social sciences, political science, public management, or a comparable subject
• Postgraduate studies in management and leadership or comparable further training
• Several years of management and leadership experience in a comparable role and organisational size
• Experience in the strategic and organisational development of complex organisational units

Professional and Other Competencies:

• Interest and experience in shaping modern working methods, especially in New Work and role-based collaboration
• Experience in leading change management processes
• Fluent German, French, and English skills, both spoken and written
• Networked and strategic thinking as well as the ability to quickly grasp complex contexts and translate them into effective solutions
• Strong social skills and leadership
• Target group-appropriate communication

• A challenging and impactful leadership role at the highest management level in a renowned civil society organisation with regional, national, and international influence
• Great scope for shaping the future of the Domestic Division actively and contributing to HEKS's strategic direction as a member of the Executive Board
• An engaged, professional, and diverse team as well as a collegial, value-oriented collaboration within the Executive Board
• Modern employment conditions, flexible working models, and an attractive workplace in the heart of Zurich

Living diversity – promoting inclusion:

We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, or sexual orientation. Diversity and equal opportunities are important to us.