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What does international cooperation mean? In the panorama of the IC working world you will find definitions, actors and career examples.
The FDFA employs about 6000 workers at its headquarters in Berne and in its 170 missions across more than 100 countries. Around 360 diplomats and 500 consular staff represent Swiss interests and contribute to the formulation and implementation of its foreign policy in areas of politics, economics, culture, environment, scientific development, human rights, migration, security, peacebuilding, humanitarian law, and human resources. As an employer, the FDFA offers a vast range of employment opportunities in a variety of disciplines and provides its employees with broad development and training opportunities.
Internships at the tertiary level
University and technical school students or recent graduates can gain their first work experience in their field of expertise thanks to internship opportunities within the Federal Administration. There is a range of opportunities from the fields of politics, economics, law and culture to environmental issues. A college internship in Switzerland or abroad can be an excellent start to a career with the FDFA.
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Career "Diplomacy", Career "International cooperation", Career "Consular affairs, management and finances (KBF)"
To recruit for the careers “Diplomacy”, “International cooperation” and “Consular affairs, management and finances (KBF)”, the FDFA conducts a multi-stage competitive recruitment process, called the Concours, and trains successful applicants in Switzerland and abroad.
Learn more about Career "International Cooperation"
Learn more about "Consular Specialist"
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Headquarters
Berne, Switzerland
Fields of activity
European policies, financial centres, economics, development cooperation, humanitarian law, human rights, human security, defence policy, cooperation in international organisations, environment, transport, energy, health, consular services, visa services
Countries of operation
Worldwide
What does international cooperation mean? In the panorama of the IC working world you will find definitions, actors and career examples.
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