New JPO vacancy at the Mediation Support Unit for Swiss nationals

Currently, we have the following open position with the Mediation Support Unit:

MSU: Political Affairs Officer (JPOJunior Professional Officer , P-2), New York

This position is financed by HSDHuman Security Division of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs

Requirements

  • A Masters’ degree in political science, international relations, international economics, law or other related area
  • At least three years in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Swiss nationality
  • Not older than 32 years at the date of the first round of interviews (11 or 12 March 2020)

Duration

  • 1 year (with possible extension for another year)

Start date

  • Please be aware that the recruitment process may take 3 to 6 months. You are expected to start your assignment within 3 months following notification of selection.

How to proceed

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Then apply by uploading your P11 form, motivation letter, work certificates and university credentials as PDF document(s) to our online recruitment system.

  • Application deadline: closed
  • Written test remote: 27 February 2020
  • First round of interviews: 11 or 12 March 2020 in Bienne/Switzerland (or by Skype)

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