University Intern

Key facts

What you bring

• Completed university degree (Master’s), preferably in economics, international relations, political science or a related field (degree obtained no more than 18 months prior to the start of the position)
• Experience in working with developing countries, in project management and with the private sector/financial sector is an advantage
• Editorial skill, resilience, organisational skills and intercultural competencies
• Good active knowledge of two official languages in written and spoken form, as well as passive knowledge of a third official language
• Excellent oral and written English skills due to international contacts

Your tasks

• Participation in the planning and implementation of development programmes and projects at global and country level
• Collaboration with internal and external partners, building new networks and partnerships
• Quality assurance of projects including monitoring, evaluation and learning processes
• Support in the development of conceptual foundations

What they offer

• Working for Switzerland: contributing to the success story of Switzerland and for the benefit of its population
• Embracing diversity: promoting equal opportunities and integrating different perspectives
• Healthy workplace: support and advice for employees in the areas of physical and mental health
• All benefits: SECO is the federal government’s centre of expertise for economic and labour market policy and is part of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF)
• It promotes international market opening and is committed to economic development cooperation

About the role

The Economic Cooperation and Development Division of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is the federal government’s centre of expertise for economic development cooperation. It supports partner countries in creating viable frameworks for sustainable and inclusive economic development and in strengthening the private sector. This position is also suitable for career starters. You will assist in the planning and implementation of development programmes and projects at global and country level.

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