Scientific Associate International Affairs

About the job

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

You can contribute in this role

• Plan, manage and further develop international projects, initiatives and partnerships of the FSO and Switzerland in the field of data and statistics, especially in the context of the International Geneva, the Trusted Data Observatory, the AI Summit as well as other international data and statistics initiatives
• Support the Directorate of the FSO, the Department Head of External Relations and Communication (AK) and the Section Head INA in the international positioning of the FSO and accompany selected international dossiers, working groups and steering committees
• Represent the interests of the FSO and Switzerland vis-à-vis international organisations and coordinate work related to the UN, OECD, European Union, EFTA and other international organisations
• Prepare analyses, reports and decision-making bases for the Directorate and other responsible bodies
• Coordinate cooperation with international organisations, partner institutions and national actors

What makes you unique

• University degree (Master's or equivalent), preferably in political science, international relations, social sciences, economics, law or a related field
• Several years of experience in international organisations, international projects or international cooperation
• Knowledge of the international data and statistics system as well as interest in data policy, data governance and international cooperation
• Strong analytical, conceptual and communication skills
• Active knowledge of two official languages as well as very good English skills

In a nutshell

The Federal Statistical Office is actively involved in international projects, initiatives and partnerships in the field of data and statistics. In this role, you make a direct contribution to the international positioning of Switzerland and the FSO and accompany strategic projects in the context of International Geneva, international organisations and new data and statistics initiatives. You contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and support the further development of international cooperation, networks and data-based decision-making foundations.

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

All benefits

Statistics count. For you too.

The Federal Statistical Office (FSO) is the national competence centre for public statistics and a central player in the Swiss data ecosystem. It produces statistical information, advocates for harmonised data through national data management and advances knowledge extraction from data using data science methods. In doing so, the FSO contributes to public opinion formation and makes an important contribution to modern democratic governance.

Additional information

Questions about the position

Benjamin Rothen
Ambassador and Section Head
+41 58 46 36482

Questions about the application

Melisa Gonzalez
Head of Human Resources
+41 58 46 62790