Head of Department International Relations — Confederazione Svizzera
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 22 days ago
Role overview
Planning and monitoring the activities of the International Relations Department in technical, organisational, financial and human terms
Ensure the functioning of the existing and future bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU and all related tasks
Manage the authorisation systems for trade with the European Union
- Planning and monitoring the activities of the International Relations Department in technical, organisational, financial and human terms
- Ensure the functioning of the existing and future bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU and all related tasks
Description
- Planning and monitoring the activities of the International Relations Department in technical, organisational, financial and human terms
- Ensure the functioning of the existing and future bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU and all related tasks
- Manage the authorisation systems for trade with the European Union
- Simplifying export processes for products of animal origin in third countries
- Participating in the representation of Switzerland’s interests in multilateral organisations
- Completed university degree in natural sciences (e.g. veterinary medicine, food science, agronomy)
- Proven experience in leading teams and negotiating at national and international level
- Several years of professional experience and very good knowledge of international agreements, in particular with the European Union
- Flexible and solution-oriented, proven assertiveness
- Very good knowledge in two official languages and in English
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What salary does Confederazione Svizzera offer for this role?
Confederazione Svizzera lists CHF 94'500 - 143'000 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 Confederazione Svizzera offer?
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