Climate Policy Intern

Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100% |

What you can contribute

• Contribute to the revision of the CO₂ Act for the period after 2030 as well as to other matters relating to climate policy
• Support office consultations and consultation procedures, record and evaluate positions systematically
• Draft the report on the results of the consultation regarding the CO₂ Act after 2030 and coordinate harmonization work with specialized services
• Participate in the processing of parliamentary interventions, as well as in the preparation of reports and decision bases

What makes you unique

• Higher education degree (bachelor or master), for example in political science, economics or environmental sciences
• Analytical and conceptual skills allowing for the structured evaluation of complex information
• Interest in Swiss climate and environmental policy as well as in political decision-making processes
• Very good writing skills and pleasure in communicating complex facts in an understandable manner
• Ability to work autonomously, rigorously and reliably and organizational skills
• Good active knowledge of at least one second official language and English and, if possible, knowledge of a third official language

In a few words

Participate in the development of Swiss climate policy for the period after 2030, close to draft laws and other political files.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population.
• Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Our quality of life for today and tomorrow.

The Federal Office for the Environment (OFEV) is responsible for ensuring the sustainable exploitation of natural resources such as soil, water, air and forest. OFEV is an office of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC).

We are interested in today's Switzerland while preparing for tomorrow's. By taking on responsibilities within the framework of demanding projects, we contribute to the smooth running of the country. OFEV offers a modern working environment in which we can contribute significantly to the sustainable development of Switzerland.

Additional information

Start date: 1 January 2027 or to be agreed
Duration of internship: from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027
Information on internship conditions: Students and university graduates (admin.ch) (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/einstiegsmoeglichkeiten/studierende.html)

Questions about the position

Raphael Bucher
Head of the Climate Policy section
+41 58 465 46 13