University Intern with a Focus on Biodiversity and Landscape

About the job

Liebefeld (and home office) | 80-100%

How you can contribute

• Participation in the further development of agricultural policy measures in the areas of biodiversity and landscape
• Independent professional and editorial preparation of evaluations, documentation, reports and implementation aids
• Collaboration in supervisory activities at the cantonal agricultural offices
• Support for work on political processes and implementation

What makes you unique

• University of applied sciences or university degree in agronomy, biology, environmental sciences or an equivalent qualification
• Interest in sustainable agriculture
• Affinity for digitalisation
• Analytical and interconnected thinking; good communication skills, good active knowledge of two official languages
• Committed, independent, solution-oriented and quality-conscious working style

In a nutshell

As a university intern, you will support our Direct Payment Programmes department in strengthening biodiversity and landscape quality in Swiss agriculture. This includes the implementation and further development of agricultural policy measures and the provision of digital tools.

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 food: shape the future!

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 agricultural and food economy, is part of the FOAG.

Additional information

If your degree was obtained no more than 18 months ago and you have not yet completed an internship in the federal administration, please send us your application documents. The position is limited to one year.

Questions about the position

Fabian Riesen
Head of Direct Payment Programmes Department
+41 58 46 33375

Questions about the application

Nicole Corpataux
HR Consultant
+41 58 46 22591