Intern (100%) Dealing with the Past

swisspeace; Basel; On-site; CHF 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging internship

Independent work

International team

Basel location

Job summary

swisspeace is a practice and research institute dedicated to advancing effective peacebuilding. You will join as an Intern (100%) in the Dealing with the Past program in Basel, starting February 1, 2027 for six months.

The role includes administrative and logistical support for dialogues, courses, workshops and related activities. Requirements include a BA in international relations or related field, proficiency in English and German, strong organizational and writing skills, and a willingness

Qualifications

• BA in international relations, social sciences, or similar discipline.
• Proficiency in English and German (writing, speaking, listening).
• Strong organizational and writing skills; ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Administrative and logistic support for Dealing with the Past Dialogues.
• Support other courses, conferences, workshops, and roundtables.
• Contribute to project design, literature reviews, and reports.

Skills

English proficiency

German proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-organization

Education

BA in international relations or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Online platforms

Social media

Job description

General information

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.

General information

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 Dealing with the Past Program we are looking for an: Intern (100%) Dealing with the Past. Starting date: 1 February 2027 or by agreement. Duration: 6 months. Gross salary per month: CHF 1’500. The swisspeace Dealing with the Past (DwP) Program supports governmental and non-governmental actors in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of DwP activities. The program provides a wide range of training opportunities and contributes to the research-policy nexus through its research projects, conferences, publications and teaching. The team works in a self-organized manner in different project teams.

Your tasks

• Administrative and logistic support to prepare and implement the Dealing with the Past Dialogues that the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs organizes in cooperation with swisspeace, including through on-site presence at the course for 10 days from 5 to 14 May 2027,
• Administrative and logistic support of other courses, conferences, workshops and roundtables,
• Potentially support the design and implementation of projects and mandates, e.g., by conducting desk and literature reviews, drafting sections of proposals and reports.

Your profile

• BA (higher completed degrees will not be accepted) in international relations, social sciences, or similar disciplines,
• Proficiency in English and German (writing, speaking, and listening); Spanish language skills are an asset,
• Cultural sensitivity,
• Strong organizational skills, reliable and paying attention to details,
• Strong communication and writing skills,
• Self-organized and collaborative approach to work,
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritize in view of competing deadlines,
• Excellent IT skills (MS Office, particularly Excel and Word, social media, online platforms),
• Valid driver's license (category B).

What We Offer

• A challenging internship in an attractive field of work with political relevance,
• 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 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.

For further information please consult our website swisspeace.ch or contact us by phone under [phone].

About Us

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 expertise and creativity to reduce violence and promote peace in conflict-affected contexts. Thereby, we contribute to more impactful peacebuilding processes, a stronger knowledge-driven environment, and enhanced capacities of the peacebuilding community. swisspeace is an associated institute of the University of Basel.