Interns (100%)
Site
Switzerland, Basel-Stadt, Basel
Sector:
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Role:
Other
Date of last update: 2026-04-10 2026-07-10
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Company presentation
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.
Job description
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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. 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 or contact us by phone under +41 61 551 56 26.
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Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%
80-100% / 100%Will manage other people: No
Type of contract: Internship
Duration: 6 months
Macro-area: Switzerland
Level of experience: Entry level, less than 1 year
Area of work Definition: Political Affairs, Conflict and Peacekeeping
Type of organisation: NGOs
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