Collaborateur/trice scientifique

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with the scientific secretariat of the supervisory commission of the unemployment insurance compensation fund
• Handling labor market issues and providing scientific support for studies
• Independent preparation of decision-making bases for the department, the office, and the benefit center in the field of labor market policy
• Preparation and support of parliamentary affairs in the field of unemployment insurance
• Support of analytical and conceptual work in the implementation of projects

Requirements

• Degree from a university or university of applied sciences, preferably in economics
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience in evaluation and drafting of scientific contributions
• Good active command of two official languages (oral and written) and passive knowledge of the third

About the role

The Directorate of Labour of SECO is the Confederation's centre of competence for labour market policy. The Labour Market and Unemployment Insurance Benefit Centre is responsible for unemployment insurance and the public employment service. The Fundamental Questions group supports current policy dossiers within the framework of labour market policy, coordinating them with other relevant offices — notably migration and education policy and social policy. It also addresses economic, labour market and social policy issues related to unemployment and supports external studies and evaluations.

Benefits

• Working for Switzerland: We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Diversity every day: We ensure equal opportunities, allowing us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• Health at work: We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is the Confederation's centre of competence for all issues relating to economic and labour market policy. It is attached to the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER). It contributes to opening all markets to goods, services and investments. SECO operates in the field of economic development cooperation to reduce poverty. It plans economic and trade measures for developing countries, countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and new EU member states.