Scientific Associate

Bern, Switzerland | 80-100% |

The contribution you can make

• Draft notes and reports for the Federal Council, Parliament and the SECO Directorate
• Update legal bases, manage parliamentary interventions, handle requests from journalists and requests for consultation of documents according to the transparency law
• Represent Switzerland's interests in various international forums and within the framework of export control agreements
• Handle questions relating to the export, import and transit of war material, also examining complex legal and technical issues
• Prepare and carry out inspections at companies that export war material

What distinguishes you

• University degree, preferably in economics, political science, law, public management or a related field
• Sharp political sensitivity and strong interest in foreign economic policy and security issues
• Great availability and ability to work under pressure, flexibility and efficiency in view of participation in dynamic and complex projects
• Excellent drafting skills and strong communication skills
• Excellent knowledge, written and oral, of two official languages and excellent knowledge of English

In summary

The Armaments Export Control sector monitors the production and transfer of war material and related technologies to ensure Switzerland's foreign policy principles and compliance with its international obligations. Furthermore, it aims to preserve an industrial capacity that meets national defense needs.

What we offer

• 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 to contemplate different points of view.
• Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our female and male employees on the topic of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is the Confederation's competence center for all matters pertaining to economic and labor policy and is integrated into the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (DEFR). SECO works to open free access to all markets for goods, services and investments. SECO's commitment to fighting poverty is realized within the framework of economic development cooperation. SECO defines economic and trade policy measures to the benefit of developing countries, Eastern European and Central Asian countries as well as new member states of the European Union (EU).

Complementary information

Please apply via our application management system (complete dossier with cover letter, CV, work certificates and diplomas). To this end, click on <<Apply>>.

Questions about the workplace

André Mittmann
+41 58 46 22433