Equality Diversity Inclusion (EDI) Project Manager

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.The Vice Presidency for Responsible Transformation is driving change at EPFL towards an inclusive culture and a sustainable campus. The vice presidency brings together the Sustainability teams, the Equality Office and the lead of the Trust and Support Network.

Your mission :
To strengthen the EDI team, the vice presidency is looking for a Project Manager. The person will be responsible for coordinating and implementing cross-functional institutional policies and EDI-related projects in support to the Head of the unit.

Main duties and responsibilities include :

• Support the coordination and development of an institutional approach to inclusion and accessibility, and support the development of sectorial guidelines with specialised units, among which HR; Communication unit; Doctoral School; Construction and Buildings; etc..
• Ensure the development, together with specialized units, of adapted training and awareness-raising measures.
• Participate in the establishment of the EPFL EDI action plan for 2025-2028 and ensure its coordinated implementation, together with relevant central services, schools and teaching units.
• Ensure internal and external communication on the implementation of the action plan.
• Participate in relevant networks and benchlearning on accessibility and inclusion with other universities and institutions.
• Support the involvement of practice experts in consultation or test phase of processes and developments.
• Be a driving force in a perspective of social sustainability.
• Participate and potentially lead other projects and activities

Your profile :

• University degree (Masters) with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar position
• Experience in transversal project management
• Good knowledge of the academic environment
• Experience in developing training activities on issues related to equality and inclusion
• Language skills: French and English imperative, German an asset
• Resourceful, flexible, autonomous, and proactive
• Resilience and good self-management skills

We offer :

• Dynamic, international working environment
• Possibility of teleworking after a trial period
• Ongoing training

Start date :
September 1 or to be agreed

Term of employment :
Unlimited (CDI)

Work rate :
80-100%

Contact :
[email protected]
- Application deadline : April 4th, 2024
- Please include in your application file: a cover letter, a resume, copies of your diplomas and certificates of employment, as well as the contact details of two references (we will only contact these people with your agreement).

Remark :
Only candidates who applied through EPFL website or our partner Jobup’s website will be considered. Files sent by agencies without a mandate will not be taken into account.

Reference :
Job Nb 3308

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