Commissioner of the Government Council for External Relations 80%

Start of position: 1. April 2027 Work location: Bern As Head of the Service for External Relations (DAB), you support the Government Council and the directorates in representing interests towards the Confederation, the Federal Parliament, the cantons, and the European Union. You monitor political developments and matters with regard to their constitutional, social, and financial impacts on the Canton of Bern. Your tasks <br /> • Leading the Service for External Relations with two employees • Drafting statements, reports, joint reports, presentations, and other contributions in the field of external relations • Performing an early warning function with regard to constitutional, social, or financial consequences of decisions in the field of external relations on the Canton of Bern • Ensuring the information activities of the Government Council and the directorates towards the Bernese members of the National Council and the Council of States • Drafting speeches and greetings on matters of national importance • Planning and implementing receptions for foreign delegations, representatives of the diplomatic corps, or foreign guests <br /> Your profile <br /> • Relevant experience in a strategic or political function with experience in the public sector • Sound knowledge of the political system (canton, intercantonal, confederation, EU) • Knowledge of political interest representation and political communication • Strong communication skills and fluency in oral and written expression (German, French, English) • Political judgment and political sensitivity • University degree preferably in political science, law, or international relations <br /> We offer you <br /> • Responsible activity in the close environment of the Government Council • Exciting political environment • Close contact with political stakeholders at all levels of government • Attractive working environment in the Office for Communication and the State Chancellery of the Canton • Modern management approaches and working conditions with flexible hours and home office possibility • A centrally located workplace in Bern <br /> Contact Questions about the application? Tanja Heinz-Schreyer Head of Personnel 031 633 75 07 tanja.heinz-schreyer@be.ch Questions about the position? Reto Wüthrich Head of Office for Communication (KomBE), 031 633 46 47 reto.wuethrich1@be.ch About the State Chancellery The Office for Communication (KomBE), based in the State Chancellery, is responsible for government communication, public relations, media and online communication, as well as internal communication. In addition, it coordinates the external relations of the Canton of Bern. The State Chancellery is a versatile service provider at the interface between politics, administration, and the public. It is the staff office of the Government Council and the liaison office to the Grand Council. In doing so, it plans, supports, and coordinates the activities of these authorities and provides numerous services for the administration and the population.