Intern in National and International Affairs (80-100%)
HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:01 October 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
HES-SO is Switzerland's largest specialized university with 21,000 students. This role offers a unique chance to support national and international affairs in a vibrant academic environment.
Tasks
- Provide scientific and logistical support to the scientific deputy.
- Assist in preparing national and international commitments for the Rector.
- Contribute to institutional and political tasks at the Secretariat.
Skills
- Master's student in political science, international relations, or social sciences.
- Excellent synthesis and writing skills.
- Proactive, autonomous, and team-oriented with stress resilience.
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With 21,000 students in 28 universities of applied sciences spread across the seven cantons of Western Switzerland, HES-SO is the largest university of applied sciences in Switzerland. A reservoir of skills, ideas, innovations, creativity, and knowledge, HES-SO plays a leading role in the economic, social, and cultural development of the country.
The Rectorate of HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland is offering the position of
Intern in National and International Affairs (80-100%)
General Secretariat
Your missions
As part of your internship, you provide scientific and logistical support to the scientific assistant responsible for national policy and international relations issues. You notably contribute to the preparation of the national and international commitments of the Rector and the Rectorate. Additionally, you contribute to the institutional and political tasks of the General Secretariat.
Your profile
- You are currently pursuing or have completed a Master’s degree from a university of applied sciences in political science, international relations, or human and social sciences;
- Experience related to politics or institutional matters is a plus (e.g., youth parliament);
- You have a strong interest in political issues and in the field of higher education in particular.
Your skills
- You have excellent synthesis and writing skills;
- Proactive, autonomous, and curious personality, you have the ability to anticipate needs;
- You know how to integrate harmoniously into a team and collaborate;
- Stress-resistant, you have excellent adaptability;
- You have an excellent knowledge of French with secure spelling (C2) and a good command of German (B1-B2) and English (B2). Knowledge of Italian is an asset.
Activity rate: 80-100%
Contract duration: Fixed-term contract of 12 months – paid internship
Start date: From 01.11.2025 or to be agreed
Workplace: Lausanne with occasional travel in French-speaking Switzerland
Application deadline: 19.10.2025
HES-SO adopts a recruitment policy in favor of equal opportunities. We look forward to receiving your complete application file (cover letter, CV, and copies of diplomas and work certificates) via our platform. Only applications received through this channel will be considered. Contact possible with Simon Dousse, scientific assistant, at +41 58 900 02 34.
