Intern (100%) Dealing with the Past

Unibas; Basel; On-site; CHF 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging internship

Independence and teamwork

Positive working atmosphere

Basel location

Job summary

swisspeace, in Basel, offers a 6‑month internship (100%) in the Dealing with the Past program starting 1 February 2027. The role provides administrative and logistic support for dialogues and multiple courses and events, with desk research and draft reporting tasks possible.

The internship requires a BA in a related field, fluency in English and German, strong organizational and writing skills, and a valid category B driver’s license. Basel-based with Swiss work eligibility.

Qualifications

• BA in international relations or related field
• Proficiency in English and German
• Spanish language skills are an asset
• Cultural sensitivity
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage priorities under deadlines
• Excellent IT skills (Excel, Word, online platforms)
• Valid driver's license (category B)

Responsibilities

• Administrative and logistic support for the Dealing with the Past Dialogues organized with the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
• Administrative and logistic support of other courses, conferences, workshops and roundtables
• Potentially support the design and implementation of projects and mandates, e.g., literature reviews and drafting sections of proposals and reports

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Self-organized

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Education

BA in international relations

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Intern (100%) Dealing with the Past

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.

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.

Starting date: 1 February 2027 or by agreement

Duration: 6 months

Gross salary per month: CHF 1'500

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.

Your position

• 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).

We offer you

• 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.