University Intern Climate Policy

Ittigen, Switzerland (and Home Office) | 80-100% |

Your contribution

• Assist in the revision of the CO₂ Act for the period after 2030 and other climate policy matters
• Accompany agency consultations and vernehmlassungen (consultation procedures), systematically record and evaluate statements
• Prepare the result report on the consultation for the CO₂ Act after 2030 and coordinate the coordination with participating specialist offices
• Participate in the processing of parliamentary motions as well as in the preparation of reports and decision-making bases

What makes you unique

• University studies (Bachelor or Master), for example in political, economic, or environmental sciences
• Analytical and conceptual skills for the structured evaluation of complex information
• Interest in Swiss climate and environmental policy as well as in political decision-making processes
• Very good written expression skills and enjoyment of the understandable preparation of facts
• Independent, careful, and reliable way of working as well as organizational skill
• Good active knowledge of at least one second official language as well as English and, if possible, knowledge of a third official language

In a nutshell

Help shape Swiss climate policy for the period after 2030 and gain direct insight into work on draft laws and other political matters.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

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

Quality of life for today and tomorrow.

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

We have an eye on the Switzerland of today and tomorrow and take responsibility in demanding projects for the successful development of our country. BAFU offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a sustainable Switzerland in a modern working environment.

Additional information

Start date: 01.01.2027 or by arrangement.
Internship duration 01.01.2027-31.12.2027.
Conditions for the university internship: Students and university graduates (admin.ch) (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/de/home/einstiegsmoeglichkeiten/studierende.html)

Questions about the position

Raphael Bucher
Head of Section / Climate Policy
+41 58 465 46 13