View Vacancy - Policy Interns (CHEB26-009126) - Studentjob.ch

Beschreibung

The British Embassy in Berne is part of a worldwide network representing British political, economic and consular interests. The Embassy is recruiting two Policy Interns to work across its Illicit Finance and Prosperity Team and its Domestic and Foreign Team. This role comes at a promising time for UK-Swiss and UK-Liechtenstein relations following enhanced cooperation since the UK's departure from the EU. The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer committed to equal employment opportunity. Political Research, Reporting and Briefings: Contribute political analysis by researching, briefing, engaging, lobbying and reporting on a broad range of domestic, foreign and security policy issues in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Carry out in-depth analysis of relevant developments in policies to combat corruption and money laundering, economic policy and trade, particularly in the context of Switzerland. Stakeholder Engagement: Help identify priorities for engagement with key stakeholders and develop a network of contacts in and beyond government to promote and strengthen bilateral relations between the UK and Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and to identify and advise on opportunities to advance UK policy and soft power objectives. Visits and Events: Support the delivery of Embassy events, programmes and campaigns including senior level visits, regional visits and other events. Administrative Support: Diary support, assisting with travel arrangements, budgeting, meeting arrangements, reporting and monitoring, and liaising with contacts. Wider Embassy Support: Contribute to cross-HMG and cross-Embassy activities, working collaboratively with relevant teams across the Embassy to achieve shared objectives. Essential: Proficiency in English and German (written and spoken, minimum C1 CEFR level). University degree, preferably in a related field. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong research and analytical skills. Good interpersonal skills and ability to build strong working relationships. Ability to work to tight deadlines and multitask effectively. Desirable: Proficiency in French (written and spoken, minimum C1 CEFR level). Experience in or with the Swiss or Liechtenstein governments and/or civil society organisations and/or basic knowledge of the Swiss political context. Knowledge of Swiss domestic policy or of the financial sector. Experience of working in public policy and/or international relations. Familiarity with UK culture. Office experience. The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Switzerland and the right to live and work in Switzerland. The role is subject to professional background and security clearances before a contract is offered. Full-time internship contract of 40 hours per week (inclusive of four compulsory 45-minute lunch breaks). Embassy opening hours are 07:30–18:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:30–13:30 on Fridays. Gross monthly stipend/allowance of CHF 2,190. Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year plus 13 Swiss/UK public holidays per year. FCDO is committed to continual learning and development; the Embassy provides funding in line with L&D requirements and a variety of learning and development opportunities throughout the year, both directly at post and virtually through the FCDO International Academy. Opportunities to attend training, lectures and on-the-job learning. Two vacancies available.

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