Scientific Associate Staff Officer FDFA Personnel

Zollikofen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100% Your contribution <br /> • Provide support to the Head of FDFA Personnel on strategic human resources issues, developing and refining strategies and overseeing their implementation, as well as assuming responsibility for partial or complete projects in close collaboration with various stakeholders within and outside the FDFA Personnel Division • Develop and be co-responsible for the global budget and other financial and personnel management indicators of FDFA Personnel, as well as ensure and formulate the processes of the internal control system (ICS), the quality of content, documents, and operational recommendations for the hierarchical line • Ensure the cross-sectoral coordination of various activities, such as Federal Council and Parliamentary affairs and audit assignments from Internal Audit or the Swiss Federal Audit Office • Support the Division and its management through the coordination of meeting agenda items, the preparation of management decisions and their implementation, as well as representing the Head of Division in cross-sectoral bodies • Provide advice to the FDFA Personnel Division on communication and related channels and platforms • Substitute for the executive assistant in their absence <br /> What distinguishes you <br /> • Bachelor's degree, preferably in humanities and social sciences, economics, or pedagogy • Experience in the Federal Administration, preferably at the FDFA or in a political-administrative context • Excellent analytical, conceptual, and drafting skills • High organizational competence and strong ability to define priorities among complex and parallel activities • Proficiency in digital work and communication tools (e.g., MS 365, business management systems, collaboration tools, and Intranet; • familiarity with artificial intelligence is an advantage) • Excellent knowledge of at least two official languages and excellent command of English (at least B2) <br /> In summary What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population. • Living diversity The realization of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and contemplate different points of view. • Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our employees on the subject of physical and mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html) <br /> The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) coordinates and defines, on mandate of the Federal Council, Switzerland's foreign policy, protects the interests of the country, and promotes Swiss values. The Directorate for Resources (DR) manages the employment of personnel and the financial resources necessary for the implementation of foreign policy objectives and manages the network of Swiss representations abroad. The DR provides the necessary services for the Department's functioning in the areas of logistics, telematics, and management and controlling tools. It is also responsible for legislative activity, the application of law, and legal advice within the FDFA. Also part of the Directorate for Resources is the Federal Travel Centre, which organizes and purchases international business trips. Complementary information For further information please contact Mr. Chasper Sarott, Head of FDFA Personnel and Deputy Director, tel. +41 58 48 44489, chasper.sarott@eda.admin.ch. Questions about the workplace Chasper Sarott +41 58 48 44489 Questions about the application