Bern - AFM - Mediation and Dialogue - Diplomatic Officer

Bern, Switzerland | 80-80% Your contribution <br /> • Responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of complex projects in the field of mediation and dialogue, with a particular focus on transitional justice and the prevention of atrocities · (Program Manager) • Support mediation and dialogue to prevent, manage, and resolve violent conflicts • Identify opportunities and potential partners, plan and prepare new initiatives and projects • Ensure internal coordination in a complex institutional environment • Lead and moderate the dialogue series <<Dealing with the Past>>, an exchange and learning platform for political decision-makers and professionals • Responsible for program and project cycles, including planning, budgeting, and any evaluations • Ensure monitoring of the political environment and international anchoring of planned activities; draft internal documents for the departmental management and other federal offices • Responsible for the recruitment and supervision of the section's interns <br /> What makes you unique <br /> • Completed university degree (Licentiate/Master) in political or social sciences, international relations, international law, history, or a similar field • Diplomatic experience at headquarters and in the external network or at an international organization • Strong interest in peace policy and human rights • Expertise in the areas of transitional justice, prevention of atrocities, or support for reconciliation processes is an advantage • Experience in project management and budget administration • Independent way of working and ability to work in a team • Very good oral and written skills in two official languages and English <br /> In short What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the well-being of the population. • Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunity, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives. • Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/de/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html) <br /> The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (EDA) coordinates and shapes Swiss foreign policy on behalf of the Federal Council, protects the interests of the country, and promotes Swiss values. The State Secretariat (STS) manages the development, coordination, and planning of foreign policy and is responsible for reporting to the political authorities and leading Switzerland's external network. It is responsible for the implementation of Switzerland's foreign policy strategy. The most important dossiers include cooperation with the United Nations (UNO), the development of relations with the European Union (EU), as well as security and peace policy. Additional information Application deadline: 21.08.2026 Questions about the position Sabrina Büchler +41 58 46 28782 Questions about the application