University Intern WHFH

Key facts

What you bring

• Completed university master’s degree
• Demonstrated interest in and excellent knowledge of international politics in the field of trade and economic relations as well as Swiss foreign economic policy
• Independence, structured, networked, and political thinking
• Strong team spirit and collaborative skills, along with a polished written expression
• Strong work organisation, flexibility, resilience, and commitment to performance
• Excellent command of two official languages

Your tasks

• Support political processes related to trade and foreign economic policy, from drafting corresponding Federal Council business to communication
• Coordinate work with the competent bodies within SECO and the Federal Administration, as well as with partner countries and international organisations
• Support the negotiation process in complex procedures

What they offer

• Working for Switzerland: We champion the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population
• Embracing diversity: Through equal opportunities, we leverage our skills and bring diverse perspectives to the table
• Healthy workplace: We support and advise our employees on physical and mental health
• All benefits: The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is the federal government’s centre of expertise for core issues in economic and labour market policy and is part of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (WBF)
• It promotes international market access for goods, services, and investments
• In reducing poverty, SECO is engaged in economic development cooperation

About the role

The Directorate for Free Trade Agreements/EFTA (WHFH) is responsible for Switzerland’s free trade policy and free trade agreements (FTAs) as well as other bilateral negotiation processes with partner countries outside the EU. The WHFH Directorate leads negotiations and coordinates related activities. It is also responsible for specific thematic areas within FTAs (e.g., trade and sustainable development). It monitors and analyses developments in international trade in other countries and at the global level.

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