Policy Officer, Sanctions and Export Control | Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin / Wissenschaftliucher Mitarbeiter

Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft SECO

Bern, Schweiz, BE, Switzerland
Published Dec 2, 2025
Part-time
Permanent

Job Summary

Join the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) in Bern to manage and implement Switzerland's international sanctions regime. This critical role involves processing all matters related to sanctions enforcement, responding to complex inquiries from governmental bodies and private companies, and ensuring compliance with international mandates from the UNO and the EU. You will be instrumental in drafting and updating necessary legal frameworks, including ordinances and annexes, and contributing conceptually to the embargo policy area. The position requires a Master's degree and a strong interest in economic, legal, and political issues. While the work is highly technical and policy-focused, demanding independence and responsibility, candidates must possess excellent communication skills in two official Swiss languages, alongside very good English skills, essential for liaising with international contacts.

Required Skills

Education

Master's Degree

Experience

  • Relevant professional experience is advantageous (several years suggested)
  • Experience in managing the implementation and control of sanctions
  • Professional experience contributing to conceptual policy work in the embargo area

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)French (Fluent)

Additional

  • Requires very good oral and written knowledge of two official Swiss languages; Must be able to work 80-100% in Bern, Switzerland (Job sharing possible); Strong interest in economic, legal, and political issues.