Scientific Associate, FDFA Personnel Staff

Zollikofen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100% What you can contribute <br /> • Advise and assist the person responsible for the FDFA Personnel division in strategic HR reflections, develop and refine concepts, ensure their implementation, and take charge of projects (full or partial) • Contribute to the steering of the division in terms of finance and personnel, notably through the global budget and other suitable steering indicators, assume tasks related to governance, pursue the development of the internal control system (ICS) and quality assurance, and develop recommendations for action for the hierarchy • Ensure the coordination and follow-up of cross-cutting files, notably those of the Federal Council and Parliament, as well as mandates carried out by the FDFA Internal Audit service and by the Swiss Federal Audit Office • Support the division and its management in the preparation, coordination, and implementation of management decisions, and represent the division within working groups and interdepartmental bodies • Contribute to defining the strategic communication of the FDFA Personnel division and pursue the development of communication channels and platforms <br /> What makes you unique <br /> • University degree (bachelor or master), preferably in business administration, public administration, law or political science, or a related field • Experience in a staff office, a human resources department, or in a strategic or project management function, preferably within the public administration • Very good analytical, conceptual, and writing skills, structured and autonomous working method • Solid organizational skills and ability to coordinate and prioritize complex files handled in parallel in a targeted manner • Good knowledge of digital work and communication tools (in particular MS 365, business management systems and collaboration tools), interest in AI desirable • Excellent knowledge of two official languages and very good knowledge of English (at least B2 level) <br /> In a few words Are you passionate about complex human resources issues? Do you want to actively contribute to the FDFA personnel policy? To complete the team working for the FDFA Personnel division staff, we are looking for a motivated person with strong conceptual skills who enjoys cross-sectoral collaboration. What we offer <br /> • Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population. • Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view. • Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all issues related to physical or mental health. All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html) <br /> On mandate of the Federal Council, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) designs and coordinates Switzerland's foreign policy. It also works to defend the country's interests and promote its values. The Resource Directorate (RD) steers the human and financial resources necessary for the implementation of foreign policy objectives. It maintains the global network of Switzerland's representations. The RD also provides the services necessary for the smooth running of the department's operations in terms of logistics, telematics, management instruments, and controlling. It is also responsible for legislative activity, the application of law, and legal advice for the department. Finally, it includes the Federal Travel Centre, which organizes and purchases the services required for official business travel abroad. Additional information For any additional information, please contact Mr. Chasper Sarott, Head of FDFA Personnel and Deputy Director, by telephone at 058 484 44 89 or by email (chasper.sarott@eda.admin.ch). Questions about the position Chasper Sarott +41 58 48 44489 Questions about the application