University Intern – State Secretariat/UN Department — Confederazione Svizzera
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- Internship
- Posted
Full description
Put to the Point
As a university intern in the UN (UN Coordination) department, you will gain insight into the numerous aspects of multilateral politics on the domestic and external fronts. This includes, where possible, business trips to Geneva and direct contact with the UN institutions based there.
- Entry date: 01.01.2027
- Type of employment: temporary
- Reference No: JRQ$540-20933
- Place of work: Bundesgasse 28, 3011 Bern
You can make this contribution
- Participation in the day-to-day work of UNOK, in particular with regard to the following UN bodies: UN Security Council, UN General Assembly (including various committees), ECOSOC and UN Human Rights Council
- Coordination of Swiss declarations within the framework of the UN
- Coordination of contributions for visit dossiers by the head of department and departmental management as well as contributions for Parliament or the Federal Council
- Organisation of conferences and events in cooperation with dossier managers. Ensuring post-processing
- Project management (creation of loan applications, contracts and examination of interim and final reports of partners)
This makes them unique.
- Pronounced interest in international relations, especially in multilateral politics
- good editorial skills, sociability and communication skills
- Studies at a university or university of applied sciences, field of study: open
- Languages: Two official languages and English in writing and word
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.
Application questions
HR Admin EDA
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
Application deadline: 22.11.2026 Please observe the admission conditions of the FDFA university internships. The conditions laid down therein must be fulfilled.
People from the French and Italian linguistic communities are sub-represented in our administrative unit. Your applications are therefore particularly welcome.
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?
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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