Administrative Assistant in the field of project management

Job Description ##

The Pôle d'appui social et d'orientation (PASO), attached to the Direction de l'insertion et des solidarités (DIRIS) of the Direction générale de la cohésion sociale (DGCS), has the mission of ensuring the monitoring and development of projects and programs in the field of reception, counseling, support, and social orientation. In order to strengthen its team, the PASO is looking for an Administrative Assistant in the field of project management.

For further information, please consult the specifications here or contact Mme Léa Fazenda, Responsable du Pôle appui social et orientation (PASO), at the email address: dgcs.recrutement@vd.ch.

Responsibilities ##

• Ensure the administrative management and monitoring of contracted hotels.
• Support the training manager regarding administrative tasks related to the organization of training.
• Produce and ensure the follow-up of conventions and amendments relating to the organizations subsidized by the pole.
• Support project managers and mission officers in their relationship with internal and external partners to the pole: organization of meetings, taking minutes, and project follow-up.
• Perform transverse administrative tasks related to the management of the pole.

Qualifications ##

• CFC as a commercial employee, commercial maturity or an equivalent title, required.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the administrative field.
• Good knowledge of the Vaud cantonal administration and the social policy field, desired.
• Excellent ability to work autonomously.
• Sense of responsibility and public service ethics.
• Organizational skills, time management, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Very good writing skills.
• Listening and communication.
• Good oral expression and a spirit of mutual aid and collaboration.

WHO ARE WE? ##

The Direction générale de la cohésion sociale (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 dedicated employees, we are committed to promoting the quality of life of our various audiences by working for more social justice in our Canton.

We offer an autonomous and flexible work organization, notably with the possibility of teleworking.
Our culture and our work environment are focused on diversity and equity. Finally, we advocate daily for human values such as solidarity, respect, and trust.

For more information, click here to consult our site.

Why join the Etat de Vaud? ##

The Etat de Vaud offers a great diversity of jobs and evolution opportunities. The working conditions are guided by the themes of equality, inclusion, sustainability, and professional ethics in an environment conducive to the reconciliation of professional and private life.

To find out more about our benefits, go to our Etat employeur page.