University Intern in International Relations

Bern (and home office) | 80-100% |

What you can contribute

• Participate in the optimization of international project management and the monitoring of their implementation.
• Support the organization, maintenance, and use of the external network of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).
• Support the interdepartmental coordination of external migration policy.
• Participate in the development and defense of Swiss positions on migration matters at bilateral and multilateral levels.

What makes you unique

• University degree, preferably in international studies, political science and/or law
• In-depth knowledge of national and international migration policy as well as the workings of the federal administration
• Great writing, conceptual talent and resistance to stress
• Flexibility, sense of innovation and team spirit
• Excellent knowledge, both oral and written, of a second official language and English

In a few words

Have you always wanted to contribute to the design and implementation of Switzerland's external migration policy? Do you have in-depth knowledge of the migration field and multilateral institutions? Then you are the reinforcement we need for our team!

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 matters related to physical or mental health.

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

Migration concerns us

The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) is responsible for all matters related to foreign law and asylum law in Switzerland. In the International Affairs management area, the International Cooperation Division is responsible for organizing bilateral relations with countries of origin and transit and for conducting multilateral cooperation with a view to effective migration governance and a coherent external migration policy.

Additional information

Start of duty on January 1, 2027 or by agreement. The duration of the internship is initially limited to 11 months, between January and December 2027.

The interval between obtaining the degree and the start of the internship must not exceed one year.

Questions about the position

Alexander Zwahlen / Marisa Wicki
+41 58 46 34590 / +41 58 46 31541