View Vacancy – Foreign & Security Policy Intern, British Embassy Berne (CHEB24.270)

It will be plus:

• Proficiency in written and spoken French (C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
• Office experience.
• Knowledge of international politics.
• Good IT skills (particularly Microsoft Office).

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week fixed-term position for a period of 6 months.

Monthly internship allowance for this position is 2,190.00 CHF gross. 

The “Start Date” is only an estimated date may vary depending on the Security Clearance outcome and depending on the Candidate’s availability (open to negotiation with the Hiring Manager).

United Kingdom, European Union and EFTA nationals do not require visa sponsorship along with Nationals of: Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Principality of Andorra, Principality of Monaco, San Marino, Singapore, and Vatican. 

Where applicable, we encourage successful applicants (if from Europe or the UK) to obtain an Insurance Card (EHIC or GHIC) prior to entering Switzerland.

The Mission offers a contribution to the payment of travel insurance for the duration of internship, in place of Private Swiss Health Insurance that includes health & accident cover for all interns.

The final appointment and commencement will be dependent upon successful security clearance and subject to a professional background check. The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance. The applicant will be vetted to a achieve a security clearance (SC level) both from UK and Switzerland.

Learning & Development: 

The British Embassy in Berne believes in a strong learning and development culture, and works to give all staff the opportunity to build expertise and achieve personal goals through engaging on the job, learning from colleagues and from formal training courses.

The successful candidate will be able to enrol in learning activities during their internship, work directly with UK diplomats (including the Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission), and engage with other interns working in the British Embassy in Berne.

Visa/Work Permit Requirements: 

All applicants should have permission to live and work in Switzerland.

Applicants must hold a full passport valid for at least 18 months for any EU / Schengen country. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

Please note that the successful candidate will need to arrange and pay for their own travel and accommodation, as well as any other living costs and are subject to Swiss taxes.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Switzerland are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Swiss employment law and FCDO guidance for Country Based Staff.

 Working Patterns:

The Embassy operates flexible working patterns within an extended working day and a ‘compressed hours’ working week (currently closing at 13:00 Friday). Working from home for one or two days a week is possible, depending on business needs.

 Typical hours are 09:00 – 18:00 with a compulsory paid lunch break of 45 minutes (Mon-Thurs), but staff can start earlier/later and finish earlier/later. Time off in Lieu is available in exceptional circumstances where staff are required to work beyond their contracted hours and where agreed in advance with line manager.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the British Embassy Berne, will not be able to meet any cost during the Recruitment and Selection process, Security Check nor the costs connected with relocation.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.