Research Associate — Confederazione Svizzera
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
Full description
Put to the Point
SECO’s Labour Directorate is the federal competence centre for labour market policy. The labour market/unemployment insurance benefit area is responsible for unemployment insurance and public employment services. The Basics Group accompanies current political affairs in the field of labour market policy and coordinates these cross-departmentally with education, social and migration policy in particular, deals with economic, labour market and social policy issues in connection with unemployment and accompanies external studies and evaluations.
- Entry date: 01.01.2027 or by agreement
- Type of employment: perpetual
- Reference No: JRQ$540-20740
- Location: Friedheimweg 14, 3007 Bern
You can make this contribution
- Develop independent decision-making bases for the department, office and performance area in the field of labour market policy
- Prepare and accompany parliamentary activities in the field of unemployment insurance
- Support analytical and conceptual work in the implementation of projects
- Working on labour market issues and scientifically accompanying studies
- Working in the Scientific Secretariat of the Supervisory Commission for the Unemployment Insurance Compensation Fund
This makes them unique.
- Completed university studies, preferably in the field of economics
- Strong analytical skills and editorial skills
- High level of organizational and communication skills
- Experience with evaluations and editing of scientific contributions
- Good active knowledge of two official languages in word and writing and passive knowledge of the third official language
We offer this
- Working for Switzerland: We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
- Living diversity: Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
- Healthy at work: We support and advise our employees in the field of physical and mental health.
The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is the federal competence centre for all core questions of economic and labour market policy and belongs to the Federal Department for Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF). It promotes international market opening in goods, services and investment. To reduce poverty, SECO is committed to economic development cooperation. It plans the economic and trade policy measures for developing countries, the Eastern European and Central Asian countries and the new member states of the European Union (EU).
Additional information
Please apply via our application management system (complete dossier with letter of motivation, CV, employment certificates and diplomas). Click on “Apply now”
Questions about this listing
What salary does Confederazione Svizzera 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 Confederazione Svizzera. 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 Confederazione Svizzera 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 Confederazione Svizzera 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 citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Bern's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by 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 Confederazione Svizzera?
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