Description

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. Composed of six services, the Department provides essential services to the population, whether in social action, public health, early childhood care, or support for the elderly and people with disabilities. The management of the DCSS is looking for its future Head of the Civil Registry Service at %Your mission and responsibilitiesYour expertise at the service of the populationReporting to the Director of the DCSS, your main mission is to lead the Civil Registry Service and ensure the proper delivery of its services (births, marriages, deaths, etc.). In this capacity, your responsibilities consist of:- Advising the administration in defining public policy in civil registry matters;- Defining priority objectives and adapting the service offering in response to the evolution of the needs and expectations of the population;- Managing all service personnel (about forty people);- Managing the department's operating budget;- Ensuring the consistency of legal decisions in complex files;- Guaranteeing the probative force of public registers;- Representing the department before cantonal and federal authorities, ensuring the link with the media and partners.ProfileYour background and skills- Holder of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil law or private law, or equivalent experience; the bar exam is a serious asset. The federal civil registrar's certificate can be obtained on the job;- Confirmed experience in a management function, including managing teams and leading projects;- Ability to negotiate, unite, and lead large-scale change projects;- Rigor and foresight to ensure the continuity and consistency of processes and projects;- Keen sense of priorities, excellent organization, and high reliability in execution;- Ease of interpersonal relations, sense of diplomacy, and excellent public speaking skills.We offer- A role with high responsibility, at the heart of major societal issues;- An engaged, multidisciplinary, and stimulating work environment;- An essential public service mission, guaranteeing legal security and support for citizens during key moments of their existence.Conditions and registration procedureRegistration deadline:Start date:Job classification: in progressThe application file must contain the following elements: cover letter; curriculum vitae or, failing that, a completed Job Application form (to be downloaded from our website); copy of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).In its desire to fight unemployment, the city encourages applications from people coming from the Cantonal Office of Employment.For the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralized. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up on applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgment of receipt will be sent to candidates.Conditions of engagementEmployees of the City of Geneva must be domiciled in the authorized area and be in possession of a permit or work authorization.Information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: jida485ee1aen jit0832aen jpiy26aen