Hochschulpraktikant/-in, Sektion Frieden MENA, Abteilung Frieden und Menschenrechte — Confederazione Svizzera
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- Internship
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Full description
Put to the Point
Within the FDFA, the Peace and Human Rights Department (AFM) is responsible for promoting peace and human rights within the framework of the Federal Council’s foreign policy strategy. The AFM is part of the State Secretariat. The Peace MENA section is one of eight sections in the AFM and responsible for the MENA region.
- Date of entry: 01.01.2027
- Type of employment: temporary
- Reference No: JRQ$540-20737
- Location: Effingerstrasse 27, 3008 Bern
You can make this contribution
- Supporting the programme work of the Middle East and Syria Desks
- Track project cycle management, prepare loan applications, review interim and final reports and help with financial controlling
- Contributions on dossiers, factsheets and information notes, answering external requests, conducting research and political analysis
- Support desk managers logistically and administratively (electronic archiving of documents, organisation of events, etc.)
- Attend section meetings and meetings with partners and keep minutes
This makes them unique.
- Master's degree, preferably in international relations, political sciences, Islamic studies or a related field
- Strong interest in domestic and foreign policy, especially in peacebuilding in the MENA region
- Good analytical and editorial skills
- Flexibility, independence and initiative
- Interest in project cycle management
- Excel skills, social media skills and data visualization
- Mastery of two official languages as well as English. Other foreign languages are beneficial
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.
On behalf of the Federal Council, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDA) coordinates and shapes Swiss foreign policy, safeguards the country’s interests and promotes Swiss values.
The State Secretariat (STS) manages the development, coordination and planning of foreign policy and is responsible for reporting to the political authorities and the management of Switzerland’s foreign network. It is responsible for implementing Switzerland’s foreign policy strategy. The most important dossiers include cooperation with the United Nations (UN), the development of relations with the European Union (EU), and security and peace policy.
Additional information
For additional questions is Ms. Dounia Rhouma, Tel. +41 58 481 93 07, happy for you. Application deadline: 11.11.2026 Please observe the admission conditions of the FDFA university internships. The conditions specified therein must be complied with.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Confederazione Svizzera offer for this role?
Confederazione Svizzera lists CHF 68'500 - 104'000 gross per year for this position in Bern. This is the salary published in the original listing — 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 Confederazione Svizzera offer?
This listing is a internship 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?
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