Beschreibung
The Department of Social Cohesion and Solidarity (DCSS) aims to develop social cohesion and strengthen solidarity at the local level, in order to improve the well-being of the population. Comprising six services, the Department provides essential services to the population in social action, public health, early childhood care, as well as support for the elderly and people with disabilities. The management of the DCSS is looking for its future
Head of the Civil Status Service at 90-100%
Your mission and responsibilities
Your expertise at the service of the population
Reporting to the Director of the DCSS, your main mission is to lead the Civil Status Service and ensure the proper delivery of its services (births, marriages, deaths and naturalisations).
In this capacity, your responsibilities include:
- Advising the Magistrate in defining public policy regarding civil status;
- Defining priority objectives and adapting the service offer in response to the evolving needs and expectations of the population;
- Supervising all service staff (around forty people);
- Managing the operating budget of the department;
- Ensuring the consistency of legal decisions in complex cases;
- Guaranteeing the probative value of public registers;
- Representing the department to cantonal and federal authorities, maintaining links with the media and strategic partners.
Your profile
Your background and skills
- Holder of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil law or private international law, or equivalent training; a lawyer’s certificate is a significant asset. The federal certificate of civil status officer can be obtained on the job;
- Proven experience in a management role, including service management, team leadership and project management;
- Ability to negotiate, unite and lead large-scale transformations;
- Rigour and insight to ensure continuity and coherence of services and projects;
- Sharp sense of priorities, excellent organisation and great reliability in execution;
- Interpersonal skills, tact, sense of representation and excellent public speaking ability.
We offer you
- A role with significant responsibility, at the heart of major societal issues;
- A committed, multidisciplinary and collaborative working environment;
- An essential public service mission, guaranteeing legal security and support for citizens during key moments of their lives.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 28.08.2026
Start date: 01.02.2027
Job classification: under evaluation
Application file
The application file must include the following: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area and hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
Your expertise at the service of the population
Reporting to the Director of the DCSS, your main mission is to lead the Civil Status Service and ensure the proper delivery of its services (births, marriages, deaths and naturalisations).
In this capacity, your responsibilities include:
- Advising the Magistrate in defining public policy regarding civil status;
- Defining priority objectives and adapting the service offer in response to the evolving needs and expectations of the population;
- Supervising all service staff (around forty people);
- Managing the operating budget of the department;
- Ensuring the consistency of legal decisions in complex cases;
- Guaranteeing the probative value of public registers;
- Representing the department to cantonal and federal authorities, maintaining links with the media and strategic partners.
Your profile
Your background and skills
- Holder of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil law or private international law, or equivalent training; a lawyer’s certificate is a significant asset. The federal certificate of civil status officer can be obtained on the job;
- Proven experience in a management role, including service management, team leadership and project management;
- Ability to negotiate, unite and lead large-scale transformations;
- Rigour and insight to ensure continuity and coherence of services and projects;
- Sharp sense of priorities, excellent organisation and great reliability in execution;
- Interpersonal skills, tact, sense of representation and excellent public speaking ability.
We offer you
- A role with significant responsibility, at the heart of major societal issues;
- A committed, multidisciplinary and collaborative working environment;
- An essential public service mission, guaranteeing legal security and support for citizens during key moments of their lives.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 28.08.2026
Start date: 01.02.2027
Job classification: under evaluation
Application file
The application file must include the following: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential area and hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi