Intern in the field of climate policy and biodiversity

Ittigen, Suisse (and home office) | 80-100%

What you can contribute

• Prepare and participate in international conferences in terms of planning and partly in terms of content (partly virtually)
• Coordinate the Swiss delegation to international climate negotiations
• Support Switzerland in the development of its position for international negotiations

What makes you unique

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in the relevant field of study
• Analytical skills, rapid comprehension, and interest in international environmental diplomacy
• Organizational talent, flexibility, high stress resistance, pragmatic and reliable way of working
• Active knowledge of a second official language and fluent English

In a few words

You are interested in international relations and processes relating to environmental protection, particularly in the field of climate change.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population.
• Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all issues related to physical or mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Our quality of life for today and tomorrow.

The Office fédéral de l'environnement (OFEV) is responsible for ensuring the sustainable exploitation of natural resources such as soil, water, air, and forest. The OFEV is an office of the Département fédéral de l'environnement, des transports, de l'énergie et de la communication (DETEC).

We are interested in today's Switzerland while preparing for tomorrow's. By assuming responsibilities within demanding projects, we contribute to the smooth running of the country. The OFEV offers a modern working environment in which we can contribute significantly to the sustainable development of Switzerland.

Additional information

Start date: 01.01.2027 or to be agreed.
Duration of the internship: 12 months
Admission to a university internship: (Students and university graduates (admin.ch) (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/einstiegsmoeglichkeiten/studierende.html)

Questions about the position

Gabriela Blatter
head of the climate policy and biodiversity section
+41 58 464 08 33