Vacancies and Internships

We currently have no vacancies, please check at a later date.

We accepte applications for internships for 2027.

We offer / Your role will involve:

• A varied role within a small team,
• Research into current issues within FES Geneva’s areas of work: trade and development, human rights, decent work and social policy, peace and security,
• Organising and running conferences, seminars and training sessions on the above topics,
• Administrative office tasks,
• For a period of at least 3 months.

FES Geneva can only offer internships to those whose university degree requires a compulsory internship. The duration of your placement with us may not exceed the duration of the compulsory placement required by your course.

For placements of four weeks or longer, a taxable allowance of €500.00 per month is generally paid for full-time placements. Additional expenses such as flight costs, visa fees, etc. are not covered by the FES. These costs, as well as the costs of international health, liability and accident insurance, must be borne by the interns themselves.

You should have:

• An interest in the work of international organisations in Geneva and relevant prior knowledge,
• A degree in political science, social sciences and/or economics (Master’s programme, completed Bachelor’s degree),
• Excellent German and English (knowledge of French and other foreign languages is an advantage),
• Strong computer skills,
• Commitment to social and political issues,
• Team spirit, commitment and a willingness to learn.
• Please submit your application in German, including the following documents:
• Cover letter
• CV
• Copies of certificates    

Please send your application by email only to: info.geneva(at)fes.de