Within the General Directorate of Agriculture, Viticulture and Veterinary Affairs (DGAV), you assist the director of the Directorate of Agriculture, Viticulture and Land Improvements (DAGRI) in steering the Vaud agricultural policy and implementing the federal agricultural policy.

As the right hand of the directorate, you orchestrate the coordination of its strategic projects and ensure their coherence. You also manage the rural economy sector, leading a team and developing directions that shape the future of agriculture and the food system in the canton. This key position, at the crossroads of strategy, political decision-making and fieldwork, places you at the heart of the major sustainability and innovation challenges of the Vaud agricultural world.

• Assist the DAGRI director in steering, implementing and evaluating the cantonal and federal agricultural policy in the canton of Vaud.

• Propose framework conditions to support the agricultural and food sector towards greater resilience and autonomy in a fluctuating environment.

• Ensure cross-functional coordination of the directorate's activities and monitor institutional projects, ensuring priority coherence and deadline compliance.

• Set objectives, priorities and organisation to guarantee service quality, while leading and developing your team of project managers (approx. 5 people).

• Substitute for the director and represent him with federal, intercantonal and professional bodies, as well as with agricultural and viticultural organisations in the canton.

Further information can be found in the terms of reference, by clicking here.

The secretariat of Mr Frédéric Brand, DAGRI Director, is at your disposal for any questions at 021 316 60 49.

We invite you to submit your complete application file (CV, cover letter, diplomas, work certificates) via the State of Vaud Employment platform.

• Master's degree in agronomy from a federal polytechnic school or in public policy, or an equivalent qualification.

• Additional training in project management and team leadership.

• Proven experience of at least five years in a managerial position in the agricultural, agri-food sector or public administration.

• Proficiency in German; English is an asset.

• Excellent knowledge of the agricultural and food system, systemic vision and strong sense of planning and meeting deadlines.

• Proven managerial skills: leadership, decisiveness, analytical and synthesis capacity, delegation and stress management.

• Interpersonal, writing and speaking skills, public service ethos and taste for networking.

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