Peace-promoting missions officer abroad — Swiss Armed Forces (VTG)
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 1149 days ago
Role overview
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Deployment as an officer in NATO or EU-led contingents, for example as a location commander, team leader or staff officer
Deployment in UN missions, for example as a military observer to monitor compliance with a ceasefire agreement or as a staff officer at the respective headquarters Capacity building as a training officer
- You can make this contribution
- Deployment as an officer in NATO or EU-led contingents, for example as a location commander, team leader or staff officer
- We are committed to the success model Switzerland and work for the benefit of the population.
What the company offers
- We are committed to the success model Switzerland and work for the benefit of the population.
Contacts
- +41 58 467 58 58 Your commitment to security and freedom
- The SWISSINT Competence Center is the Swiss Army’s national operational command for military peacebuilding and is responsible for planning, deploying and nationally commanding all Swiss military contingents and individuals in the army’s peacebuilding mission.
Additional details
- Deployment in UN missions, for example as a military observer to monitor compliance with a ceasefire agreement or as a staff officer at the respective headquarters Capacity building as a training officer
- Military degree of the Swiss Army as first lieutenant, captain, major or lieutenant colonel Mental and physical resilience;
- Ability to put personal interests in the background; high willingness to work impartially for the mission in the international environment for several months Civil ticket (category B1)
- Very good knowledge of English, French is an advantage
- Healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the field of physical and mental health. Your commitment to security and freedom
Notes and original content
- Deployment in UN missions, for example as a military observer to monitor compliance with a ceasefire agreement or as a staff officer at the respective headquarters
- Capacity building as a training officer
- Military degree of the Swiss Army as first lieutenant, captain, major or lieutenant colonel
- Mental and physical resilience;
- Ability to put personal interests in the background; high willingness to work impartially for the mission in the international environment for several months
- Civil ticket (category B1)
- We offer this
- Healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the field of physical and mental health.
- Sven Zillner
- +41 58 467 58 58
Questions about this listing
What salary does Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) offer for this role?
Swiss Armed Forces (VTG) lists CHF 68'500 - 104'000 gross per year for this position in Bern. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to 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.
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