General information

To support the Continuing Education team we are looking for two:

Interns (100%)

Starting date: We are looking for two interns, working with us either:

15 August 2025 - 15 February 2026 or

1 February 2026 - 31 July 2026.

Please state your preferences in your cover letter.

Duration: 6 months

Gross salary per month: 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

What we 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.