University Intern - Verification

• Work Location Bern
• Company Federal Administration
• Category Internship

Task

•  Edit and analyze reports and notifications exchanged within the framework of the OSCE and UN


• Organize and coordinate training courses within the "Multinational Small Arms Group" (MSAG) in the field of small arms and ammunition


• Update background information on security policy issues


• Analyze developments at the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation


• Assist in the preparation of verification measures in Switzerland and abroad according to the Vienna Document 2011

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, History, or a similar field of study


• Interest in security policy issues and willingness to learn new things


• Organizational talent, flexibility, as well as resilience and willingness to perform


• Team spirit and initiative, goal-oriented, independent, and precise working style


• Good active knowledge of two official languages and very good English skills

Are you interested in Swiss security policy and want to gain valuable international practical experience in the political-military dimension?
In this exciting role, you will support international projects in the field of confidence-building measures and small arms and ammunition management and contribute to the further development and operationalization of international decisions on European security within the OSCE framework.

The Army Staff (A Stab) supports the Chief of the Army in leading the Department of Defense and is responsible for the overall military planning and development of the Swiss Army. Here, the strategic foundations, force development, and army and armament planning are developed according to political guidelines, as well as tasks in the international security context. The leadership, management, and coordination of all cross-sectional areas (personnel, finance, real estate) also fall within the responsibility of the Army Staff.

The Swiss Army employs over 9,000 staff in four military and around 200 civilian professions – and this at 140 locations across Switzerland. There is also provision for the next generation: The Swiss Army trains apprentices in over 30 professions.