Specialist Advisor, Federal Council and Parliament Affairs

Berne, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100% What you can contribute Within a small team, you will advise the head of department on technical and political matters. Your tasks will consist of: • examining and preparing files from FDFA services for which you ensure follow-up, on which the head of department and the Federal Council must issue a statement; • analyzing and preparing files assigned to other departments as part of interdepartmental consultation and for Federal Council meetings; • preparing files and substantive documents intended for the head of department's interventions before Parliament and its commissions; • ensuring the interface between the relevant FDFA services and the head of department, as well as with interlocutors from other departments. <br /> What makes you unique <br /> • Master's degree, several years of professional experience, preferably in a political context (European politics, migration policy, United Nations system, international cooperation, parliamentary services, security policy, health policy or social policy) • In-depth knowledge of domestic political processes and issues • Great mental agility and strong analytical and synthesis skills, both oral and written • Concern for quality and the ability to verify, even with tight deadlines, that complex documents are coherent, exhaustive and compliant with specifications • Structured working method, loyalty, keen sense of responsibility and a marked ability to assert one's point of view • Strong ability to cope with a heavy workload, resistance to stress and great flexibility in working hours • Excellent knowledge of at least two official languages • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with interlocutors of all levels by adapting to each one <br /> In a few words What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population. • Diversity in daily 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) <br /> On mandate 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. A staff unit, the General Secretariat (SG-FDFA) assists and advises the head of department in his daily activities. It prepares files intended for Parliament and the Federal Council and informs the public about the department's activities. Furthermore, it supports contract management within the FDFA, directs the FDFA Compliance Office and verifies the effectiveness of the risk management system, controls as well as conduct and supervision processes. It also ensures equal opportunities within the FDFA and handles all historical matters concerning the department. Subordinate to the General Secretariat, Presence Switzerland implements Switzerland's international communication strategy. Additional information Questions about the position Charles Jean-Richard-dit-Bressel +41 58 46 68883 Questions about the application