Scientific Associate in International Affairs

Neuchâtel, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-80% | This position is also indicated for people starting a professional activity

Your contribution

• Plan, coordinate and further develop international projects, initiatives and partnerships of the UST and Switzerland in the field of data and statistics, in particular within the scope of international Geneva, the Trusted Data Observatory, the AI Summit and other international initiatives regarding data and statistics
• Support the UST Directorate, the persons responsible for the External Relations and Communication (AK) division and the INA section in the international positioning of the UST as well as follow a selection of international dossiers, working groups and coordination committees
• Represent the interests of the UST and Switzerland at international organizations and coordinate activities related to the UN, OECD, European Union, EFTA and other international organizations
• Elaborate analyses, reports and decision-making bases for the attention of the Directorate and other competent bodies
• Coordinate collaboration with international organizations, partner institutions and national actors

What distinguishes you

• University diploma (master's or equivalent degree), preferably in political science, international relations, social sciences, economics, law or in a related field
• Several years of experience with international organizations, international projects or in the field of international cooperation
• Knowledge of the international data and statistics system, as well as interest in data policy and governance as well as in international cooperations
• Excellent analytical, conceptual and communicative skills
• Active knowledge of two official languages and excellent knowledge of English

In summary

The Federal Statistical Office actively participates in international projects, initiatives and collaborations in the field of data and statistics. In this function, you will contribute directly to the international positioning of Switzerland and the UST, following strategic projects within the scope of international Geneva, international organizations and new initiatives regarding data and statistics. You will collaborate in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and provide support in the further development of international cooperation and networks as well as in data-based decision-making bases.

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)

Statistics counts. Even for you.

The Federal Statistical Office (UST) is the national competence center for public statistics and the hub of the Swiss data ecosystem. It produces statistical information, is committed through national data management to harmonized data and uses data science methods to extract further information from data. In this way, the UST contributes to shaping public opinion by providing an important contribution to modern democratic governance.

Complementary information

Questions about the job

Benjamin Rothen
Ambassador and Head of Section
+41 58 46 36482

Questions about the application

Melisa Gonzalez
Manager at the Personnel Service
+41 58 46 62790