Centre for Development and Environment (CDE)
Start of employment: 01.09.2025 or at the earliest convenience
Time limitation: Six months as a minimum requirement, preferably 1 year
Duties
You will collaborate in various teams and activities, engaging in both research and implementation efforts.
- Conduct desk research and procure information
- Manage bibliography
- Program surveys and perform preliminary data analysis
- Assist in concept development
- Contribute to the creation of funding proposals
- Support the development of tools and methodologies for our educational programmes
- Communicate and collaborate internally with national and international project partners
- Translate environmental policies into a gamified environment
You will also provide management support for the Directorate by:
- Coordinating and documenting various thematic and structural units or work in progress
- Handling administrative and management tasks (e.g., controlling, planning)
- Assisting in event planning (e.g., preparation and support of networking events, policy dialogues, etc.)
- Supporting communication tasks, including online communication and social media
- Organizing meetings and taking qualified minutes
Requirements
- BSc or currently pursuing an MSc in social sciences (economics, sociology, geography, political science, development studies, sustainable development) or from the fields of humanities (educational science, psychology, linguistics, social anthropology) or in law
- Knowledge and/or strong interest in sustainability transformations (e.g., environmental policy, food systems, value chains, international agriculture, inequality, development economics, commons)
- Interest in developing pedagogical frameworks and addressing sustainability issues
- Affinity for data and graphics
- Willingness to communicate and collaborate within an international and interdisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills in German and English, both in writing and verbally; proficiency in a second Swiss national language and/or Spanish is a plus
- Proficient in standard Office programs and online communication tools, with a basic understanding of statistics programs; experience with ArcGIS is an advantage
We Offer
- A learning environment focused on sustainability science and global development
- A well-networked, globally engaged, interdisciplinary team
- Insights into a diverse range of research and implementation projects
- Opportunities to interface with partners from academia, civil society, the private sector, and public administration
- Employment terms and salaries in accordance with the guidelines of the Canton of Bern
- A flexible model for annual work hours
Details
Place of duty: CDE, University Bern, Mittelstrasse 43, 3012 Bern
Start of employment: 1 September 2025 or at the earliest convenience
Time limitation: Six months as a minimum requirement, preferably 1 year
Apply online using the form below.
Note: Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
CDE values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates who meet the stated criteria.