Jurist, International Security Division

Bern, Switzerland | 80-100% |

Your contribution

• Processing reports according to the Federal Act on Private Security Services Provided Abroad, including in direct exchange with companies and in coordination with other federal offices
• Drafting decrees and criminal complaints
• Analysis of the activities of companies in the sector, particularly regarding reporting obligations
• Accompanying legislative projects as well as monitoring and analyzing national and international developments in the field of private security services and participating in the further development of Swiss policy
• Participation in international negotiations and multilateral processes in the field of private security services and representation of Swiss positions
• Conducting research, creating topic, company, activity and country analyses, as well as participating in the drafting of the annual report of the competent authority in the field of private security services
• Participation in projects of the section (workshops, conferences and educational events), as well as in information and awareness work within and outside the federal administration
• Deputizing in the preparation of statements in the field of export control as well as on other related topics.

What makes you unique

• University degree (Master) in law as well as work experience as a jurist in the private and/or public sector; specialization in administrative and/or international law is an advantage
• Very good knowledge of the relevant norms of Swiss public law and the political system of Switzerland as well as the foreign policy context
• Strong understanding of the domestic and foreign policy context of the work, political sensitivity and diplomatic skills (situational appearance and ability to build a network)
• Excellent analytical and editorial skills
• Proven versatility and flexibility: broad general knowledge, ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new subject areas, willingness to support team members with their dossiers
• Proficiency in two official languages in speaking and writing and good English skills; excellent Italian skills (ideally mother tongue/working language) is an advantage.

In a nutshell

As a jurist in the Export Control and Private Security Services Section, you work in a political environment in a legally and practice-oriented manner. National and international political developments are of central importance for your daily work within the framework of implementing the Federal Act on Private Security Services Provided Abroad

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunity, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

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

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (EDA) coordinates and shapes Swiss foreign policy on behalf of the Federal Council, protects the interests of the country and promotes Swiss values.

The State Secretariat (STS) manages the development, coordination and planning of foreign policy and is responsible for reporting to the political authorities and the management of Switzerland's foreign network. It is responsible for the implementation of Switzerland's foreign policy strategy. The most important dossiers include cooperation with the United Nations (UNO), the development of relations with the European Union (EU) as well as security and peace policy.

Additional information

For further information, please contact: Martina Gasser, Head of Export Control and Private Security Services Section, Tel. +41 58 461 13 51.

Application deadline: 25.10.2026

Questions about the position

Martina Gasser
Head of Export Control and Private Security Services Section
+41 58 46 11351