Federal Council and Parliamentary Affairs Officer

Bern, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100% Your contribution Providing technical and political advice to the Head of FDFA as a member of the team of officers, performing the following tasks: • verifying and preparing dossiers from the competent subordinate services within the FDFA in view of decisions by the Head of Department and the Federal Council • examining the contents and preparing assigned dossiers from other departments within the scope of office consultations and in view of the Federal Council session • preparing contents for the Head of Department in view of their interventions in Parliament and in the relevant committees • managing relations between the competent services of the FDFA and the Head of Department, as well as with the officers of other departments <br /> What distinguishes you <br /> • Master's degree, several years of professional experience, preferably in a political context (e.g., in the sectors of European politics, migration policy, the United Nations system, international cooperation, Parliamentary services, security policy, health policy and social policy) • In-depth knowledge of the processes and connections of domestic politics • Ability to learn quickly and strong analytical and synthesis skills, both orally and in writing • Strong attention to quality and the ability -- even under pressure -- to ensure that complex documents are consistent, complete and compliant with directives • Structured way of working, loyalty, a great sense of responsibility and the ability to assert oneself • High resistance to stress and flexibility in terms of working hours • Excellent knowledge of at least two official languages • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact appropriately with people of all levels <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 implementation 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 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) <br /> The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) coordinates and defines, on mandate of the Federal Council, the foreign policy of Switzerland, protects the interests of the country and promotes the values of Switzerland. The General Secretariat (GS-FDFA) supports and advises, in its capacity as staff, the Head of Department in their daily activity. It coordinates affairs for the Parliament and the Federal Council, informing the public about the activities of the Department. Furthermore, it participates in the management of contracts within the FDFA, oversees the Compliance Office and verifies the effectiveness of risk management, controls and management and supervision processes. The GS monitors compliance with equal opportunities within the Department and deals with all historical matters relating to the FDFA. Also part of the General Secretariat is Presence Switzerland, which implements the strategy for the international communication of Switzerland dictated by the Federal Council Complementary information Questions about the workplace Charles Jean-Richard-dit-Bressel +41 58 46 68883 Questions about the application