Scientific Officer for EU assessment procedures (Screening)

Bern (and home office) | 80-80% |

The contribution you can make

• Design the new specialized sector <<Screening>> at a conceptual and material level
• Conduct site visits to verify the implementation of the EU assessment regulation and compliance with other priority themes of the National Commission for the Prevention of Torture (CNPT) regarding human rights
• Identify and address relevant human rights issues, particularly in the sectors of migration and children's rights, systematic research, analysis, and development of legal bases
• Plan, organize, and support specialist interviews with authorities and civil society
• Draft reports, opinions, and their respective finalizations, guaranteeing the quality of the documentation

What distinguishes you

• University degree in legal, political, or social sciences
• Sound knowledge of asylum and foreigner law as well as children's law
• Professional experience in the migration or human rights sector and knowledge of the competencies of the relevant institutions
• Analytical, conceptual, and systemic approach, ability to process complex issues in a structured manner and translate them into recommendations
• Autonomous working method, sense of responsibility, strong communication and collaboration skills, as well as proficiency in dealing with various interlocutors
• Knowledge of data protection law

In summary

In this function, you will make an important contribution to the protection of human and fundamental rights within the scope of migration. Contribute to the creation of the new specialized sector <<Screening>> and to strengthening the independent monitoring of human rights.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Experiencing diversity The realization of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and to contemplate different points of view.
• Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our employees on the topic of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

The CNPT is an independent Commission that deals with evaluating the compliance of restrictive liberty measures with fundamental rights based on the optional protocol to the Convention against Torture ratified by Switzerland.

Complementary information

Please apply via our application management system. To this end, click on <<Apply>>.

Questions about the workplace

Livia Hadorn
+41 58 46 76549