University Intern in the Field of Agricultural Policy and Strategy Development

About the job

Liebefeld (and home office) | 80-100% |

How you can contribute

• Collaboration in various areas in the development of AP30+:
  
  • Sustainability indicator system of the sector
  • Implementation of the basic report status on target achievement in the BLW data portal
  • Evaluation of VNL AP30+ as well as preparation of the evaluation report
  • Support for target agreements with retail
• Preparation of documents for external enquiries and presentations

What makes you unique

• Completed Master’s degree in agronomy, economics or political science (or equivalent education)
• Very good knowledge of Swiss agricultural policy
• Very good organisational, conceptual and communication skills
• Good knowledge of two official languages

In a nutshell

The position offers a direct insight into the day-to-day agricultural policy work at the Federal Office for Agriculture. You can contribute to the development of the next agricultural policy reform phase, apply your know-how and skills, and expand your professional network.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

Agriculture and nutrition: shape the future with us!

The Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG) is the federal competence centre for the agricultural sector. It is tasked with implementing agricultural policy and preparing its further development. The agricultural research institute Agroscope, which conducts research in the interest of a productive and sustainable agriculture and food economy, is part of the FOAG.

Additional information

Application deadline: 9 November 2026
If your degree was completed no more than 18 months ago and you have not yet completed an internship in the federal administration, please send us your application documents.

Questions about the position

Simon Lanz
Head of Agricultural Policy and Strategy Development
+41 58 46 22602

Questions about the application

Daniela Trokan Meier
HR Consultant
+41 58 46 08132