Mediation Support Program Officer in the 'Culture and Religion in Mediation' (CARIM) Program — ETH Zürich
- Ort
- Zurich
- Vertrag
- fixed-term
- Veröffentlicht
- Heute
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Mediation Support Program Officer in the 'Culture and Religion in Mediation' (CARIM) Program
80%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term
The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich is a center of competence for Swiss and international security policy.
- Mediation Support Program Officer in the 'Culture and Religion in Mediation' (CARIM) Program
- 80%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term
- The position will involve the following responsibilities:
- Supporting and, where appropriate, leading the implementation of CARIM activities
Hauptaufgaben
- The position will involve the following responsibilities:
- Supporting and, where appropriate, leading the implementation of CARIM activities
- Conducting knowledge management and applied research related to mediation in peace processes
- Designing and delivering training programmes on negotiation, mediation, and related capacity-building activities
- Providing direct support to conflict analysis, dialogue, negotiation, and mediation processes in diverse conflict contexts
- Contributing to the training and development of future mediators, peace practitioners, and conflict parties, both within established programmes (such as Peace Mediation and the MAS Mediation ) and through courses tailored to specific contexts and needs
- Focusing in particular on the role of narratives and legal traditions in shaping conflict dynamics, negotiations, and mediation processes
- Undertaking coordination, organisational, and programme management tasks related to the CARIM Programme
- Contributing to the further development of the Programme’s activities, networks, and knowledge base at the intersection of research and practice Profile
- You have a relevant MA degree in social sciences or humanities (e.g. peace and conflict studies, political science, sociology, anthropology, environment)
Bewerbungsprozess
- We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents: CV
- Letter of interest explaining the skills and motivation you would bring to the post
- One to two single-authored writing samples (e.g. an academic article, policy brief, or thesis chapter – can be a draft version)
- Please list at least two references to be approached (in case you are invited to an interview).
- Please add copy of your Master’s degree and any job references
- Application deadline is 31 October 2026 .
- Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal.
- Further information about us can be found on our website .
Kontakte
- Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
- For questions about the position, please contact Emanuel Schäublin ( [email protected] (no applications).
Unternehmen und Kontext
- Work experience in international organizations, NGOs or think tanks related to the topic of mediation and mediation support
- Experience working in inter-cultural dimensions and narratives in conflict and mediation
- You are a curious, cooperative, independent personality with strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
- You approach tasks proactively and are happy working independently and as part of a team
- You should be willing to travel, including to conflict-affected contexts
- The CSS is a multi-lingual working environment, excellent proficiency in English is required
- At least one Swiss national language is a significant plus Other language skills are beneficial We offer
- The term for the appointment is for two years, with the option of extension if there is funding and if there is mutual agreement to continue the cooperation.
- We offer a workplace in the center of Zurich with attractive working conditions.
- Further training and the ability to conduct applied research, publish the results in different formats and provide your own process support related to peace mediation are part of the career development and are central elements of our personnel policy. We value diversity and sustainability
Weitere Details
- It offers security policy expertise in research, teaching, and consultancy. Project background
- CARIM seeks to strengthen Swiss and international mediation efforts by effectively engaging with the different narratives, legal traditions or worldviews that shape conflict and the negotiation of political solutions.
- Contributing to the further development of the Programme’s activities, networks, and knowledge base at the intersection of research and practice
- At least one Swiss national language is a significant plus Other language skills are beneficial
- Further training and the ability to conduct applied research, publish the results in different formats and provide your own process support related to peace mediation are part of the career development and are central elements of our personnel policy. We value diversity and sustainability
- We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
- We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.
- cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge
- environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe,
Notizen und Originalinhalt
- It offers security policy expertise in research, teaching, and consultancy.
- Project background
- Job description
- At least one Swiss national language is a significant plus
- Other language skills are beneficial
- Further training and the ability to conduct applied research, publish the results in different formats and provide your own process support related to peace mediation are part of the career development and are central elements of our personnel policy.
- We value diversity and sustainability
- About ETH Zürich
- into society.
- environment that inspires excellence.
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