UN Military Expert on Mission — Swiss Armed Forces (VTG)
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 1186 days ago
Full description
Put to the point
You are an officer, a gifted speaker, a communicative and open to other cultures? Do you also have a high level of empathy and would like to gain experience abroad in a UN mission? Then this is your chance – we look forward to your application! The SWISSINT Competence Centre is constantly recruiting specialists for temporary missions abroad in favour of the promotion of peace of the Swiss army. Interested women and men can apply for various functions voluntarily for these missions.
- Date of entry: by agreement
- Employment type: temporary
- Reference No: JRQ$540-7234
You can make this contribution
- Monitor enforcement of UN Security Council resolutions
- Observe and report violations of UN resolutions
- Conduct discussions with local population and authorities and carry out patrol activities in the area of operation
- Control troop restrictions and weapons and ammunition in the field of operation based on mission mandate
- Compliance with the basic principles of the protection of the civilian population and UN personnel through negotiations and discussions
This makes you unique
- Completed vocational education or studies, practical assessment and good reputation
- Military degree of the Swiss Army as Oberleutnant, Hauptmann, Major or Oberleutnant
- Mental and physical resilience; high readiness to work as an impartial military observer for the UN for several months in the international context; ability to put personal interests in the background
- Civil driving licence (Cat. B1)
- Very good English skills, French skills are advantageous
We offer this
- Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the benefit of the population.
- Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring different perspectives.
- Healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the field of physical and mental health.
Sven Zillner +41 58 467 58 58
Your commitment to security and freedom SWISSINT is the national commando of operations for the military peace promotion of the Swiss army and is responsible for the planning, provision and national leadership of all Swiss military contingents and individuals in the army mission to promote peace.
Additional information
For further information please contact
recruitment team of the Competence Center SWISSINT, Tel: 058 467 58 58 E-mail: [email protected] You can find all further information about the application and the necessary application documents at www.peace3/3.ch/application. The basic prerequisite for the receipt of an employment contract is the successful existence of the employment-related training at the SWISSINT site in Stans-Oberdorf.
Women are still underrepresented in our administrative unit. Your applications are therefore particularly welcome.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Bern is CHF 68'500 - 104'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Swiss Armed Forces (VTG). The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Bern?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Bern can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Bern's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Swiss Armed Forces (VTG)?
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