Scientific Staff Member Climate Policy and Legislation (CCS/NET)

About the job

Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-80% |

You can contribute in this role

• Independently lead legislative projects in the area of CCS/NET
• Process Federal Council and parliamentary matters related to CCS/NET and accompany consultation procedures
• Coordinate work on CCS/NET within the FOEN and the federal administration as well as involve national and international stakeholders
• Regulate the development of a CO?-transport and storage infrastructure and analyse developments in the EU and the voluntary CO?-market

What makes you unique

• University degree in political, economic or environmental sciences or a comparable field
• Profound knowledge of Swiss climate policy and legislative processes at the federal level
• Knowledge of CCS/NET and understanding of the technical and regulatory challenges
• Experience in project management and coordination of different stakeholders
• Analytical and conceptual skills, political sensitivity and very good written expression as well as an independent and resilient working style
• Good active knowledge of at least one second official language as well as English and, if possible, knowledge of a third official language

In a nutshell

Shape the climate policy framework conditions for CCS/NET and influence the development of new legal bases. Take responsibility at the interface of politics and legislation.

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 at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

Quality of life for today and tomorrow.

The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is responsible for the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil, water, air and forest, for protection against natural hazards and for the preservation of biodiversity. It is part of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC).

We keep an eye on Switzerland today and tomorrow and take responsibility for the successful development of our country in demanding projects. The FOEN offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a sustainable Switzerland in a modern working environment.

Additional information

Starting date: 01.01.2027 or by arrangement.

Questions about the position

Raphael Bucher
Section Head / Climate Policy
+41 58 465 46 13