Intern Mediation (100%)  

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.

In order to support its Mediation Program, swisspeace is looking for an

Intern (100%)

Starting date: 01 March 2025 or by agreement

Duration: 6 months

Gross salary per month: CHF 1,500

Place of work: Basel, Switzerland

Your tasks:

• Supporting swisspeace’s work on Syria,
• Contributing to swisspeace activities in the framework of the Mediation Support Project,
• Contributing to mediation training courses run by swisspeace,
• Drafting and editing reports,
• Supporting the organization and coordination of events,
• Providing administrative and logistical support to the swisspeace Mediation Program.

Your profile:

• BA (higher degrees will not be accepted) in political science, international relations, social sciences, or related disciplines,
• Excellent spoken and written English and good command of Arabic.
• Knowledge of MENA contexts is an asset,
• Good drafting skills,
• Affinity for coordination and administrative tasks,
• Organizational talent, ability to work independently and proactively,
• Willingness and availability to travel to locations in the MENA region and Europe.

Our 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.

We look forward to receiving your complete application in English including a cover letter, CV, work certificates and diplomas by 2 February 2025. Please submit your application via our online portal. Other means of application will not be accepted. Interviews will take place in early February 2025.

For further information, please consult our website swisspeace.ch or contact us by phone at +41 61 551 56 99.