Hochschulpraktikant/-in — Confederazione Svizzera

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SECO’s economic cooperation and development service area is the federal competence centre for economic development cooperation. It supports partner countries in creating a sustainable framework for sustainable and inclusive economic development and in strengthening the private sector. In order for companies to invest, grow and remain competitive, they need reliable framework conditions in the partner countries. This includes access to capital, an attractive investment and business environment, and responsible corporate governance. The Department for Private Sector Promotion (WEIF) strengthens these framework conditions for companies – for Switzerland and its partners. It also promotes a sustainable financial sector, supports impact investing initiatives and is responsible for investment instruments, including guarantees.

• Entry date: immediately or by agreement
• Type of employment: temporary
• Reference No: JRQ$540-20921

You can make this contribution

• Participate in the planning and implementation of development programmes and projects at global and country level
• Collaborate with internal and external partners (Federal Administration, international organisations, implementation partners, private sector), including building new networks and partnerships
• Participate in the quality assurance of projects including monitoring, evaluation and learning processes
• Supporting the development of conceptual bases

This makes them unique.

• Completed university studies (Master), preferably in the fields of business administration, international relations, political sciences or in a related field (degree on entry max. 18 months ago
• Experience in cooperation with developing countries, in project management and with the private / financial sector is beneficial
• Editorial agility, resilience, organisational skills and intercultural competences
• good active knowledge of two official languages, both word and writing, and passive knowledge of the third official language; due to international contacts very good oral and written English skills

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”.

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