Director General of Administration (DGA)

About the role

The Council of Europe is seeking a Director General of Administration (DGA) to lead its core support services. The DGA will act as a strategic partner, ensuring that the organisation’s administrative functions operate efficiently and support its human‑rights mission.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee Human Resources, including talent acquisition, professional development, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Lead Information Technology strategy, digital transformation, IT infrastructure protection and AI innovation.
• Manage General Services, ensuring safe, modern work environments, building maintenance, security, publications and translation services.
• Coordinate Interpretation, Travel, Events and Multimedia services for international engagements.
• Direct Treasury functions, including payments, accounting, asset management and financial stewardship.
• Provide legal support for drafting regulations and ensuring compliance.
• Drive internal communications to promote staff cohesion and organisational change.
• Supervise Procurement and Finance processes to guarantee transparent resource management.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in senior administration or public‑sector management.
• Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of governance, ethics, data protection and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills

• Leadership and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of public‑sector HR, IT, finance and legal processes.
• Experience with digital transformation and AI initiatives.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the administrative backbone of a leading European institution.
• Collaborative, mission‑driven work environment.
• Competitive remuneration package.