Specialist

Berne, Switzerland | 80-100%

What you can contribute

• Organize and implement the internal and external communication of the DPDH, notably on the intranet, Teams, social networks and the website. Coordinate media requests and respond to them
• Ensure the graphic and editorial design of communication materials and presentations
• Coordinate the files of the DPDH and assist the staff in organizing complex files of the Federal Council and the Parliament
• Assist the head of controlling in the areas of accountability, evaluations, annual planning and the management report
• Assist the division management (notably for the planning and organization of the DPDH annual planning days)

What makes you unique

• Higher education degree (university or HES)
• Interest in national politics (notably parliamentary affairs) and international politics, particularly in the fields of peace promotion, human rights and democracy
• Mastery of social networks and ability to adapt communication to different audiences
• Great ease with digital tools and very good command of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint); experience with CMS systems is an asset.
• Ability to synthesize and solid coordination skills
• Excellent skills in graphic design and visual formatting of content
• Very good oral and written command of a second official language as well as English
• Sense of service and orientation towards seeking solutions
• Autonomy, resistance to stress and rigor

In a few words

The Peace and Human Rights division (DPDH) is responsible for the diplomatic and political dimension of the promotion of peace, human rights, democracy, as well as the implementation of international humanitarian law within the framework of the Federal Council's foreign policy strategy. The DPDH staff is responsible for the coordination of activities, notably in connection with the affairs of the Federal Council and the Parliament. It also oversees management control, communication and the organization of the division.
<https://www.eda.admin.ch/fr/paix-et-droits-de-lhomme>

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)

On behalf of the Federal Council, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) designs and coordinates Switzerland's foreign policy. It also strives to defend the country's interests and promote its values.

The State Secretariat (SE) supervises the development, coordination and planning of foreign policy and prepares reports for political authorities. It also directs Switzerland's external network. It is responsible for the implementation of Switzerland's Foreign Policy Strategy. Among its main files are cooperation with the United Nations (UN), the development of relations with the European Union (EU) as well as security and peace policy.

Additional information

Questions about the position

Stefanie Küng
Head
+41 58 46 28410

Questions about the application

HRB EDA