Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United

Nations in New York

Posted: 3 March, 2016

Additional Internship Opportunity:

Legal Affairs and Counter-Terrorism
Duration: April-July 2016 (4 months)
Job Description
As an intern you will work closely with members of the Mission in a variety of fields but in
in particular on international law and counter-terrorism issues. You will be fully integrated
into the Swiss delegation and receive an opportunity to experience firsthand the workings
of the United Nations, diplomatic representations of partner countries, and civil society
organizations. Your specific job description will be based on the Missions mandate and its
needs. Remuneration for the position is US$2000/month gross. The position is full time
and lasts for four months.
Requirements:
Swiss citizenship or, in case of foreign citizenship, principal place of residence in
Switzerland
University level degree (Bachelors or Masters) acquired no more than 12 months
prior to the beginning of the internship or ongoing enrolment in a post-graduate
program, preferably in a field related to the work of the Mission. E.g., if a student
graduated in September, the internship cannot begin later than in August the
following year. Up to 12 months of additional time can be allowed for non-work
related stays abroad, military/civil service and maternity leave
Excellent written and spoken command of one national language of Switzerland and
passive knowledge of a second one.
Excellent written and spoken command as well as communicative skills in English
Applications must include:
Letter of Motivation
Curriculum vitae
Copy of university diploma and or report
Copy of final grades and intermediate reports
Letter(s) of recommendation

We particularly welcome applications from female candidates and candidates from the
francophone and italophone parts of Switzerland.

We will not engage in any correspondence during the selection process.

Applications for internships should be sent to: gabriela.potts@eda.admin.ch by 11 March 2016