A Sector Director at 80%-100% Permanent Contract

About the job

General Description

As part of the evolution of our organisation following the entry into force of the cantonal directive concerning holders of authorisations to operate a preschool care facility, we are looking for a Sector Director (80-100% permanent contract) responsible for managing an early childhood sector, composed of five preschool care facilities, and subsidised by the City of Geneva.

The working conditions are those provided for by the collective labour agreement for staff of early childhood care facilities of the City of Geneva.

Your Mission and Responsibilities

Directly reporting to the employer Foundation Board, you ensure the institutional coherence of the sector, compliance with contractual commitments, as well as the smooth running of the facilities and shared services. You maintain the link with the Early Childhood Service, notably with its finance, technical, IT, HR and payroll units.

You ensure the strategic, organisational and operational management of the sector. In this capacity, you support and supervise the site management teams (nurseries or kindergartens), coordinate teams and shared resources, oversee the implementation of the institutional project and guarantee compliance with the objectives set by governance and the funding authority. You supervise administrative, financial and HR activities, lead development projects and provide reporting to the City of Geneva. You support governance bodies in their decision-making and ensure the implementation of strategic orientations in compliance with the legal and contractual framework.

Application Requirements

You hold a higher education qualification in a relevant field (management, public administration, human resources, management or equivalent) and have proven experience in organisational management as well as team leadership. You possess strong skills in management, organisation, financial management and human resources. With excellent interpersonal skills, you demonstrate leadership, analytical thinking, decision-making ability and good stress resistance. You have experience in a public interest mission institution or in the socio-educational field.

Application Conditions and Procedure

Interested candidates are invited to send their application file including a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, as well as copies of diplomas and work certificates. Only applications matching the required profile will be contacted.

Start date: 1 January 2027

Application deadline: 21 October 2026