Certified Administrative Assistant 60-100%

Who are we?

The Institute of Federalism (IFF) is a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence in the fields of multi-level governance, democracy, the rule of law and human rights. The International Research and Consulting Centre (IRCC) of the Institute aims to contribute to the peaceful coexistence of peoples, respect for and promotion of human rights, democracy, good governance and development through research, teaching, capacity building and consulting.

Why join us?

We rely on the complementarity of skills and the variety of perspectives because it is the diversity of backgrounds and profiles that makes the strength of the State of Fribourg. We promote work-life balance and flexible working conditions. For more information, follow this link .

Your tasks

• Administrative responsibility for international projects, including financial planning and reporting
• Administrative responsibility for organising and conducting training programmes, study trips and conferences
• Responsibility for public relations and communication
• Participation in the planning, coordination and implementation of IRCC activities

This is a 4-year contract (with the possibility of extension depending on available funding).

Desired profile

• Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences, economics, international relations or a comparable discipline, or commercial training or equivalent
• Experience in the administrative follow-up of international projects
• Proven experience in public relations and communication
• Team spirit and flexibility
• Excellent command of English and very good knowledge of German and French

Contact details

Professor Eva Maria Belser, evamaria.belser@unifr.ch, T+41 26 300 81 30