Intern for National and International Affairs (80-100%)
- 11 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Lausanne
Job summary
Join HES-SO, the largest specialized university in Switzerland. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in national and international affairs.
Tasks
- Support the scientific assistant in national policy matters.
- Help prepare the Rector's national and international commitments.
- Contribute to institutional and political tasks of the secretariat.
Skills
- Master's degree in political sciences or related fields required.
- Strong writing and synthesis abilities essential.
- Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative team player needed.
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About the job
With 21,000 students across 28 universities of applied sciences spread over 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 key role in the country’s economic, social and cultural development.
The Rectorate of HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland is advertising the position of
Intern for National and International Affairs (80-100%)
General Secretariat
Your tasks
As part of your internship, you will provide scientific and logistical support to the scientific assistant responsible for national policy and international relations. You will notably contribute to the preparation of the Rector and Rectorate’s national and international commitments. Additionally, you will contribute to the institutional and political tasks of the General Secretariat.
Your profile
- You hold or are completing a Master’s degree from a university of applied sciences in political science, international relations, humanities and social sciences and/or public management;
- Experience related to politics or institutional matters is a plus (e.g. youth parliament);
- You have a strong interest in political issues and particularly in the field of higher education.
Your skills
- You have excellent summarising and writing skills;
- Proactive, autonomous and curious by nature, you have the ability to anticipate needs;
- You know how to integrate harmoniously into a team and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders;
- Stress-resistant, you have an excellent capacity to adapt;
- 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.
Work rate: 80-100%
Contract duration: Fixed-term contract of 12 months – paid internship
Start date: From 01.12.2026 or to be agreed
Workplace: Lausanne with occasional travel in French-speaking Switzerland
Application deadline: 04.10.2026
HES-SO adopts a recruitment policy favouring 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.
