Economist

• 14 octobre 2026
• 80 - 100%
• Indefinite duration
• German (Fluent), English (Intermediate), French (Fluent)
• Monbijoustrasse 61, 3007 Bern
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L-Union syndicale suisse (USS) is the largest trade union confederation in Switzerland. Together with its affiliated organizations, it defends the interests of workers on political, economic, and social levels. We are looking for, for 1 January 2027 or another date to be agreed upon, an

Economist (80 - 100 %) ##

As a member of the USS central secretariat, you are responsible for USS economic policy files. In this capacity, you develop positions, closely follow legislative and consultation procedures, and represent the USS within extra-parliamentary commissions, with Parliament and the administration, as well as in the public sphere. You are also likely to represent the USS within international organizations.

You hold a university degree in political economy and benefit from several years of professional experience. You possess in-depth knowledge of federal politics and the trade union world. Working within organizational bodies is familiar to you and you enjoy creating and maintaining professional networks.

Your solid expertise in political economy and your vast practical experience with quantitative methods allow you to handle even complex economic issues promptly and with confidence. You familiarize yourself quickly with new subjects and know how to defend the interests of employees with conviction. You succeed in asserting yourself and motivating others.

You are able to express yourself precisely and in a structured manner in French or German, with good knowledge of the other language being required. Furthermore, your command of English allows you to conduct negotiations within the framework of your international files.

In addition to an exciting, varied, and autonomous activity within a small team, we offer you progressive employment conditions. Your workplace is in the city of Bern.

Gabriela Medici, co-head of the USS central secretariat (031 377 01 13), is at your disposal for further information.

Your complete application dossier is to be addressed to us by 8 November 2026.