Job Description
The Swiss Embassy in the Republic of Korea offers full-time internships of six months.
An internship at the Swiss Embassy in the Republic of Korea will enable you to gain valuable insights into the workings of Swiss diplomacy in general as well as the work of this strategically important mid-size Embassy. As a member of the Political & Economic and Public Affairs Section, you will support the Mission on a broad basis and will work on selected dossiers. This will enable you to gain profound knowledge in different areas of foreign policy.
Qualifications
We expect a strong interest in current regional (East-Asian) politics. Initiative, quick apprehension and proficiency of English are indispensable. Interest in Korean language is a plus.
General Conditions
- The internship is directed at advanced/completed Master's degree students (maximum 1 year between completion of Master’s degree and beginning of internship).
- Swiss nationals with place of residence in Switzerland or foreign nationals residing and with a work permit in Switzerland for the entire period of deployment
- Interest in diplomatic career
- Remuneration of the internship is CHF 2,000 per month. It will be paid in equivalent amount in KRW. Students have to account for all costs and expenses, such as insurances, travel expenses and accommodation costs, by themselves.
Application
Students may apply per e-mail to seoul@eda.admin.ch with a subject of Academic internship application - name - 051.34.
Required documents are:
- CV
- Letter of motivation
- Proof of proficiency in English
- Matura or International Baccalaureate, Bachelor's degree, current Master scorecard (respective M.A. diploma)
- 3 references
