Research Associate

Bern, Switzerland (and home office) | 60-60% This is your contribution <br /> • Provide professional support to the secretariat of the commission for complex substantive, strategic and operational tasks in the field of historically burdened cultural heritage • Support the commission scientifically and accompany it in an advisory capacity during the planning, implementation and further development of internal work and projects, as well as carry out interdisciplinary issues, sound research and clarifications • Prepare commission business in terms of content and develop bases for decision-making and discussion • Analyze extensive files and professionally and structurally prepare submissions of requests for advising the commission • Write and edit specialist and information texts for different target groups • Take over general organizational, communicative and administrative tasks of the secretariat <br /> What makes you unique <br /> • University degree or other degree and several years of professional experience, preferably in the federal administration or an expert commission. • Knowledge in law, history and/or political science and/or in the field of historically burdened cultural heritage is desirable. • Experience in scientific work and familiar with political processes. Sensitivity to issues of historical responsibility and equitable solutions • Very good editorial skills and good IT competence • Personal responsibility, independence, organizational talent, strong service and quality orientation, good analytical skills and teamwork • Active knowledge of two official languages, passive knowledge of the third official language and very good English skills <br /> In a nutshell You can expect a versatile and demanding field of activity with professionally exciting and challenging tasks, paired with administrative and organizational tasks, both in the current development phase and in the further support and supervision of the commission's work. If you would like to contribute to this exciting field of activity with interest and great commitment, we look forward to receiving your application. What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the welfare of the population. • Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunity, we develop our skills 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 /> Live culture! The Federal Office of Culture (BAK) is the specialist authority for fundamental cultural policy issues, for cultural promotion and for the preservation and communication of cultural values. The Specialist Unit for International Transfer of Cultural Property and Looted Art is the competence center and contact point at the federal level for issues related to the transfer of cultural property as well as historically burdened cultural heritage. The Secretariat of the Commission for Historically Burdened Cultural Heritage supports the commission in fulfilling its mandate through organizational, administrative and professional tasks. In doing so, it makes an important contribution to ensuring that the commission can fulfill its activities effectively and ensure a responsible handling of historically burdened cultural heritage. The offices of the Federal Department of Home Affairs (EDI) are systematically committed to good working conditions and the health of their employees and are awarded the Friendly Work Space label. Additional information Questions about the position Vijitha Fernandes Head of KHBK Secretariat +41 58 46 10278 Questions about the application HR BAK_NB