University Intern

Bern, Switzerland \| 80-100% This is what you can achieve <br /> • In the Americas department, manage the bilateral economic relations with the countries of this region according to the requirements of the department • Create economic analyses and support the department in the preparation and organization of business trips and official visits of representatives of these countries • Support the department in cooperation with other federal administration agencies and in maintaining contacts with foreign authorities and economic circles <br /> What makes you unique <br /> • University degree in International Economics, International Relations or Social Sciences; in-depth knowledge of economics • Interest in North and South America, quick grasp, analytical thinking and organizational skills • Excellent oral and written skills in two official languages; due to international contacts, good English skills are essential. Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese is an advantage • Discretion, diplomatic skill, high stress resistance and flexibility; knowledge or practical experience in the relevant geographic regions is an advantage <br /> In brief The Bilateral Economic Relations division is part of the Directorate for Foreign Economic Affairs. Its core tasks include managing bilateral economic relations with other countries. The Americas department aims to expand and deepen economic relations between Switzerland and the countries of this geographic region. We offer you a very varied and independent activity at the interface of law, economy, politics and diplomacy related to the Americas. What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population. • Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we unfold our competencies and bring in different perspectives. • Healthy at work 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) <br /> The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is the federal government's competence center for all core issues of economic and labor market policy and is part of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF). It promotes international market opening for goods, services and investments. To reduce poverty, SECO is committed to economic development cooperation. It plans economic and trade policy measures in favor of developing countries, Eastern European and Central Asian countries, as well as new member states of the European Union (EU). Additional information Please apply through our application management system (complete dossier with motivation letter, CV, work certificates and diplomas). Click on \<\<Apply now\>\> to do so. Questions about the position Kuno Zurkinden +41 58 46 74695