University intern in international relations

Bern (and home office) | 80-100% |

The contribution you can make

• Participate in the optimization of international project management and the monitoring of their implementation.
• Provide support for the organization, management, and use of the external network of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).
• Provide support for the interdepartmental coordination of external migration policy.
• Participate in the development and representation of Swiss positions on migration matters at bilateral and multilateral levels.

What distinguishes you

• Degree, preferably in international studies, political science and/or law
• In-depth knowledge of national and international migration policy and the functioning of the federal administration.
• Strong writing and conceptual skills and ability to manage stress
• Flexibility, innovation, and team spirit
• Excellent oral and written skills in a second official language and in English

In summary

Have you long wanted to contribute to the planning and implementation of Switzerland's foreign migration policy? Do you have a deep knowledge of the field of migration and multilateral institutions? Then you are the right person for us!

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Experiencing diversity The realization of equal opportunities allows us to express our skills to the fullest and to contemplate different points of view.
• Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our female and male 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)

Migration concerns us

The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) is responsible for all matters relating to foreign nationals and asylum law in Switzerland. Within the Directorate for International Affairs, the International Cooperation Division is responsible for organizing bilateral relations with countries of origin and transit and for multilateral cooperation for the purposes of effective migration governance and a coherent foreign policy on migration matters.

Complementary information

Start of employment on 1 January 2027 or to be agreed. The duration of the internship is initially limited to 11 months in the period between January and December 2027.

No more than one year must elapse between obtaining the degree and the start of the internship.

Questions about the workplace

Alexander Zwahlen / Marisa Wicki
+41 58 46 34590 / +41 58 46 31541