Scientific Collaborator in the Family Issues Sector

About the job

Bern, Switzerland | 80-100%

What you can contribute to

• Prepare and manage Federal Council and Parliament matters related to family policy issues
• Draft reports for the Federal Council, the department and the office, and develop strategic bases for legislative projects
• Represent the sector in parliamentary debates and federal administration working groups

What makes you unique

• Degree from a university (master's) in humanities, social sciences or economics
• Experience in managing complex and interdisciplinary projects, in a political context marked by divergent interests among stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of federal policy and Federal Council and Parliament affairs, interest in family policy issues
• Ability to work independently and reliably within an interdisciplinary team, analytical mind, conceptual and synthetic thinking skills, stress resistance
• Good active knowledge of two official languages and passive knowledge of the third

In a few words

The Family Issues sector of the Federal Social Insurance Office (FSIO) is the specialised service for family policy issues at the federal level. It is responsible for family allowance laws as well as the promotion of out-of-family childcare.

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 collaborators on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All advantages

We shape social security for the Switzerland of tomorrow

The Federal Social Insurance Office (FSIO) ensures that the social security system is fully operational and meets new challenges. It is also the Confederation's centre of expertise for social policy and everything related to family, childhood, youth and intergenerational relations.

The offices of the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA) are committed to guaranteeing good working conditions and invest in the health of their collaborators. They have received the Friendly Work Space label.

Additional information

Questions about the position

Monica Sethi Waeber
Head of the Family Issues sector
+41 58 46 22793