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The Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN in NY is currently offering a full-time internship for a duration of 6 months with the possibility to extend for another 6 months (total of 12 months), starting on 1 August 2026. The remuneration for this position is USD 3,600 per month (gross salary).    As an intern, you will gather firsthand working experience at the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations. You will work closely with our diplomatic staff and gain valuable insights into the workings and dynamics of the organization and member states, while working at one of the largest Swiss representations abroad. You will be in regular exchange with UN officials and foreign diplomats, academia and civil society organizations, and provide support to the Mission staff on specific thematic files. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is flexible, resilient, can work under pressure, and thinks in an interconnected and strategic way.    The candidate's tasks will include:  ▪ Collecting information, preparing political analyses and drafting meeting reports in areas linked to peace and security  ▪ Representing the Permanent Mission of Switzerland at formal and informal meetings of the UN, other Missions and NGOs  ▪ Contributing to the drafting of formal Swiss statements or communication elements (including for social media)  ▪ Supporting the organization of events and meetings by the Permanent Mission of Switzerland  ▪ Performing administrative support tasks as required General Qualifications:  The candidate should possess the following general qualifications:  ▪ A relevant, completed bachelor's or master's degree, or enrollment in a master's program.  ▪ Strong interest and knowledge of current political and geopolitical affairs and Swiss foreign policy  ▪ Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and topics  ▪ Strong writing and analytical skills  ▪ Strong social and networking skills, enjoys and values intercultural exchanges  ▪ Excellent communication skills  ▪ High trustworthiness and reliability  ▪ Prior experience in the field of peace and security as well as familiarity with the work of the UN, particularly of the Security Council, is an advantage    Requirements:  In order to qualify for an internship, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:  ▪ Be of Swiss nationality or foreign nationals with existing residency and work permit in Switzerland for the entire period of employment  ▪ Possess excellent written and spoken communication skills in English  ▪ Speak and write French, German or Italian fluently, with passive (intermediate) knowledge of at least one other official language  ▪ Have graduated (bachelor or master) not more than one year before beginning the internship

swisspeace is a practice and research institute dedicated to advancing effective peacebuilding. Partnerships with local and international actors are at the core of our work. Together, we combine competence and creativity to reduce violence and promote peace in contexts affected by conflicts. In collaboration with the University of Basel, swisspeace offers a number of postgraduate programs and courses for peacebuilding professionals from around the world.   To support the Continuing Education team, we are looking for two: Interns (100%) The first internship is for the period from 15 August 2026 to 14 February 2027. The second internship is for the period from 1 February 2027 - 31 July 2027. Please state your preferences in your cover letter. Duration: 6 months Gross monthly salary: CHF 1,500   Your tasks: - Support the organization and implementation of courses (virtual and on-site courses) - Support the course administration (e.g. applications, course material, documentation) - Support advertising activities (e.g. mailings, social media) - Manage communication with participants and faculty Your profile: - BA (higher degrees will not be accepted) in international relations, political sciences, social sciences, peace studies or similar disciplines - Strong communication skills - Strong organizational skills, reliable and paying attention to detail - Self-initiative, ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to work under pressure - Excellent IT skills (MS Office, particularly Excel and Word) - Proficiency in English (C1); good command of German or French - Social media skills are an asset Our offer: - A challenging internship in an attractive field of work with political relevance - Gaining insights in all of swisspeace's thematic areas and meeting experienced academics and practitioners from all over the world - Possibility to work independently and as part of a team and to develop your own ideas - A positive working atmosphere in a dynamic and international team - Good working conditions and an attractive place of work in Basel, Switzerland.   Due to the Swiss regulations on the admission of foreign workers, only applicants with an existing Swiss work permit or citizenship of Switzerland or of an EU/EFTA state can be considered for this internship position. We look forward to receiving your complete application in English including a cover letter, CV, work certificates and diplomas by 26 April 2026.[ Please submit your application via our online portal](https://swisspeace.jobs.personio.de/job/1067379). Other means of application will not be accepted. Interviews will take place from 11-13 May, if possible, in our office in Basel. For further information please consult our website [www.swisspeace.ch](https://www.swisspeace.ch/)[ ](http://www.swisspeace.ch/courses)or contact us by phone under +41 61 551 56 26.