University Intern in the Field of Political Financing Transparency

About the job

Bern, Switzerland | 80-100%

What you can contribute to

• Participate in the implementation of transparency provisions
• Support the team in developing and updating process bases, templates and training documents
• Answer questions regarding the communication of financial data and the electronic reporting procedure
• Manage the electronic register
• Provide support for quality assurance of reports and texts for the CDF communication channels
• Analyse media coverage

What makes you unique

• Degree from a university or university of applied sciences at bachelor or master level, preferably in business administration, political science or a related field
• Comfortable with numbers and financial data; knowledge of accounting is an asset
• Clear and precise writing style, meticulous and structured working method
• Quick understanding of legal provisions relating to political financing, and practical application
• Interest in political processes, institutional topics and communication
• Team spirit, sense of responsibility, sense of humour, ability to keep an overview
• Good active knowledge of two official languages and ideally knowledge of the third

In a few words

This opportunity to closely experience the environment of the federal elections only arises once every four years. During your internship year at the Federal Audit Office (CDF), you will work concretely for transparency in the financing of election campaigns. You will support political actors in communicating their financial data, participate in processes and training, and manage the electronic register. At the same time, you will be involved in the CDF's communication work and help to disseminate specialised content in an understandable and effective manner. Within a small experienced team, you will carry out concrete and varied work at the intersection of politics, law, finance and communication.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Diversity every day We ensure equal opportunities, which allow us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all questions related to physical or mental health.

All advantages

Anything but ordinary

The Federal Audit Office is the supreme financial supervisory body of the Confederation. Our role is to check whether the administration uses the Confederation's resources in accordance with the principles of legality, efficiency and economical use of funds. We also offer an independent service for whistleblowers. We thus assist the Federal Council and Parliament in exercising their supervisory tasks. Not only do we perform exciting tasks, but we are also an exceptional employer: by working with us, you contribute directly to the success of the Swiss model and ensure that taxpayers' money is used effectively. By joining our organisation with a clear structure and fast working processes, you will have the chance to participate in complex projects in collaboration with 140 other talented colleagues with interesting life paths. Ideal working conditions! Every year, we organise more than 150 audits, which are conducted by small tailor-made teams. We constantly discover new areas and analyse the best way to approach the topics that move Switzerland. In addition to extensive technical knowledge and a good general culture, a good dose of intuition and great curiosity are necessary to work with us.

Additional information

The university degree must have been obtained no more than 18 months before starting work.
Please apply via our application management system. To do so, simply click on "To apply".

Questions about the position

Sebastian Hueber
Head of the Political Financing Transparency Division
+41 58 46 06823

Questions about the application

Gabi Tschofen
Head of Personnel
+41 58 46 31031