kandidatu France

Head of the combatant memory department

Direction de la mémoire, de la culture et des archives (DMCA) · State civil service

En français : Chef du département mémoire combattante

This job in plain words

The head of the combatant memory department leads the state's memory policy for conflicts since 1870. The job is in Paris 15th and includes managing a team of 15 staff.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. The job is open to people with disabilities. A secret security clearance is required.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree (bac+5) · Bac+5 in steering, strategy, control or audit
Experience
At least six years as a senior manager, with management experience
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Vacant from 01/01/2027

The profile they want:

  • Master's level in steering, strategy, control or audit
  • At least six years as a senior manager
  • Significant management experience
  • Knowledge of the Ministry of Armed Forces and veterans affairs
  • Administrative, legal and budget skills
  • Interest in history, memory and international relations

What you would do

  • Define memory guidelines and the applicable framework
  • Organise and coordinate national commemorative ceremonies
  • Lead dialogue with combatant community stakeholders
  • Represent the ministry in governance bodies
  • Review support requests from memory stakeholders
  • Take part in planning the allocated budget

How to apply

Apply by email to the ministry, following the instructions on the offer on Choisir le Service Public. Send your CV.

Documents to send:

  • CV (mandatory)

Good to know:

  • Secret security clearance required
  • Must attend ceremonies, mostly in Paris, including weekends and public holidays
  • Remote work not possible
  • Flexible hours and travel within France expected

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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