Assistant to the DAGRI Director, Head of Strategy & Rural Economy

Assistant to the DAGRI Director, Head of Strategy & Rural Economy Job Description Within the Direction générale de l'agriculture, de la viticulture et des affaires vétérinaires (DGAV), you will assist the director of the Direction de l'agriculture, de la viticulture et des améliorations foncière (DAGRI) in steering Vaudois agricultural policy and executing federal agricultural policy. As the director's right hand, you will orchestrate the coordination of its strategic projects and ensure their coherence. Furthermore, you will lead the rural economy sector, managing a team and developing orientations that shape the future of agriculture and the food system of the canton. This key position, at the crossroads of strategy, political decision-making, and fieldwork, places you at the heart of the major challenges of sustainability and innovation in the Vaudois agricultural world. Responsibilities Assist the DAGRI director in steering, implementing, and evaluating cantonal and federal agricultural policy in the canton of Vaud. Propose framework conditions to support the agricultural and food sector towards greater robustness and autonomy in a fluctuating environment. Ensure the cross-functional coordination of the directorate's activities and the monitoring of institutional projects, ensuring the coherence of priorities and compliance with deadlines. Set objectives, priorities, and organization to guarantee the quality of services, while leading and developing your team of project managers (approx. 5 people). Act as deputy to the director and represent them before federal, intercantonal, and professional bodies, as well as with the agricultural and viticultural organizations of the canton. You will find further information in the job description, by clicking here. The secretariat of Mr. Frédéric Brand, DAGRI Director, is at your disposal for all questions at . We invite you to submit your complete application file (CV, cover letter, diplomas, work certificates) via the Emploi de l'État de Vaud platform. Qualifications Master's in agronomy from a federal polytechnic school or in public policy, or a title deemed equivalent. Additional training in project management and team leadership. Proven experience of at least five years in a management position in the agricultural, agri-food sector or in public administration. Proficiency in German; English is an asset. Excellent knowledge of the agricultural and food system, systemic vision, and a strong sense of planning and meeting deadlines. Proven managerial skills: leadership, decision-making spirit, capacity for analysis and synthesis, delegation, and stress management. Interpersonal, writing, and oratorical skills, sense of public service, and a taste for network work. WHO ARE WE? The Direction générale de l'agriculture, de la viticulture et des affaires vétérinaires (DGAV) is one of the entities of the Département de l'agriculture, de la durabilité et du climat et du numérique (DADN). It steers and implements public agricultural, viticultural, and veterinary policies. It ensures initial, higher, and continuing education for the professions of agriculture, family economy, and horse trades. It applies legislation regarding animal health, animal welfare, and dog policing. It employs approximately 160 full-time collaborators. For more information, click here to consult our site. Why join the État de Vaud? The État de Vaud offers a great diversity of jobs and evolution opportunities. Working conditions are guided by the themes of equality, inclusion, sustainability, and professional ethics in an environment conducive to work-life balance. To learn more about our benefits, visit our État employeur page. Publication date:56 LocationsMorges, SuisseMoudon, Broye-Vully, Suisse Apply before:55 Start dateto be agreed Salary class14 Contract typeCDI Public law Activity rate80-100% AddressDirection générale de l'agriculture, de la viticulture et des affaires vétérinaires, Unité des Ressources Humaines, Avenue de Marcelin 29, Case Postale, 1110 Morges jpid39959e8jm jpit0626jm jpiy26jm