Foreign and Security Policy Intern

vor 1 Woche

Bern, Bern, Schweiz Foreign & Commonwealth Office Vollzeit
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The British Embassy in Berne is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Contribute political analysis by researching, briefing, engaging, lobbying and reporting on a range of foreign policy issues in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, including as 'lead' on humanitarian and development. The successful applicant will develop a network of contacts in and beyond government, and be instrumental in realising opportunities presented by the UK Government's foreign, defence, security and development vision and related strategies.
  • Support broader bilateral engagement with Switzerland and Liechtenstein, in particular to increase cooperation under the UK-Swiss Strategic Dialogue process. The Dialogue itself is an annual fixture, setting the direction of the bilateral relationship across foreign policy, prosperity and trade, among other areas.
  • Organise visits of UK Ministers and officials to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, where the Foreign and Security Policy team has the lead. This includes initially supporting, then leading and coordinating arrangements, including programme and briefing content and logistics. It requires excellent selforganisation and flexibility and, at times, resilience and an ability to work fast under pressure.
  • General administrative support, including monitoring of media, provision of internet translations, and maintenance of administrative tracking tools which monitor progress across team and wider embassy work.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience

  • Fluency at C1 level in English and German (highly desirable)
    or French according to CEFR Framework*, or equivalent
  • Good, clear and engaging written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge of Swiss foreign policy
  • Track record of academic achievement
  • Strong research and analytical skills
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

  • Office experience
  • Knowledge of international politics
  • Academic background in International Relations
  • Good IT skills (particularly Microsoft Office)
  • Previous experience within a government organisation


 Required behaviours
  • Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together Application deadline Application deadline day Application deadline month Application deadline year
  • 27 August 2023
Grade

  • Internship
Type of Position

  • Fulltime, Intern
Working hours per week

  • 40
Region

  • Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Country/Territory

  • Switzerland
Location (City)

  • Berne
Type of Post

  • British Embassy
Number of vacancies

  • 1
Salary Currency

  • CHF
Stipend / Allowance

  • 2190
Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year

  • 1
6 October 2023

Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is a full-time internship position of 40 hours per week inclusive of four compulsory 45-minute lunch breaks. Embassy opening hours are hrs (Mon - Thu) and hrs (Fri).

Visa/work permit requirements:
All applicants should have permission to live and work in Switzerland. Applicants must hold a full passport valid for at least 18 months for any EU / Schengen country.

The British Embassy will offer the intern a monthly training allowance of CHF 2,190. AHV social charges will be deducted from the monthly allowance.

Probationary period of one month, during which either party may bring the agreement to an end, in writing with seven days' notice.


FCDO is committed to continual learning and development throughout the year both directly at the Embassy and virtually through the FCDO International Academy.

There will be opportunities to attend training, lectures etc. on the job.

The final appointment and commencement of internship will be dependent upon successful security clearance.

Additional information


Please be advised that the UK Mission will not be able to meet any cost during the Recruitment and Selection process, Security Check nor the costs connected with relocation.


  • Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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