University Intern for the Climate Policy section

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

Your contribution

• Collaborate on the revision of the CO₂ Act for the period after 2030 and other climate policy matters
• Support office consultations and related consultation procedures; systematically draft and evaluate opinions
• Prepare the report on the results of the consultation regarding the revision of the CO₂ Act for the period after 2030 and coordinate work with the specialized services involved
• Collaborate on the processing of parliamentary interventions and the preparation of reports and decision-making bases

What distinguishes you

• University degree (bachelor or master), for example in political, economic or environmental sciences
• Analytical and conceptual skills for a structured evaluation of complex information
• Interest in Swiss climate and environmental policy and in decision-making processes in the political field
• Excellent writing skills and an aptitude for presenting facts clearly
• Disposition to work independently, accurately and reliably; organizational skills
• Good active knowledge in at least one other official language and English and, if possible, knowledge of a third official language

In summary

Contribute to shaping Swiss climate policy for the period after 2030 and discover firsthand how bills and other political matters are handled.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the Swiss success model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Living diversity The realization of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and to consider different points of view.
• Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our employees on the topic of physical and mental health.

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

We safeguard the quality of life of today and tomorrow.

The Federal Office for the Environment (UFAM) is responsible for the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil, water, air and forest, for protection against natural hazards and for the maintenance of biodiversity. UFAM is part of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DATEC).

We care about the Switzerland of today and tomorrow and we take responsibility for the successful development of our country through challenging projects. UFAM offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to a sustainable Switzerland within a modern working environment.

Complementary information

Start of service: 1 January 2027 or a date to be agreed
Duration of internship: from 1 January to 31 December 2027
Conditions for university internships: Students and recent university graduates (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/it/praticantato)

Questions about the workplace

Raphael Bucher
head of section / Climate policy
+41 58 465 46 13