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Published on 1 February 2026

The Swiss Expert Pool for Civilian Peacebuilding and international organisations

Some 200 civilian and police experts from Switzerland are working in international organisations for peace and human rights.

The assignments reflect the FDFA's geographic and thematic priorities in the area of human security. As part of its efforts to encourage young talent, Switzerland also supports placement opportunities for young people in international organisations.

  • Experts in constitutional issues, federalism, justice and the rule of law
  • Experts in human rights and international humanitarian law
  • Observers
  • Police, border guards and customs experts
  • Young professionals on placements (JPO & UN Youth Volunteer)

Allgemeine Informationen, Einsatzmöglichkeiten & Stellenangebote

OSCE personnel in Ukraine talking to a man outdoors.

1 February 2026

Expertenpool für zivile Friedensförderung

Der Expertenpool für zivile Friedensförderung (SEF) koordiniert die Expertinnen und Experten, die von internationalen Organisationen eingesetzt werden.

Policewoman in the DRC standing in a green field with a group of children. A white UN armoured vehicle can be seen in the background.

1 February 2026

Einsatzmöglichkeiten

Die Einsätze des Expertenpools für zivile Friedensförderung (SEF) richten sich nach den geografischen und thematischen Prioritäten der Schweiz in der Friedens- und Menschenrechtspolitik.

A man and a woman with a map and radio are talking to each other. Both are wearing protective equipment and helmets. The woman is wearing OSCE insignia.

11 February 2026

Stellenangebote

Geplante und offene Stellen

Course participants standing on the steps in front of the SWISSINT training centre in Stans. Two of them are in military uniform. The men and women present are smiling at the camera.

1 February 2026

Ausbildung und Wissenstransfer

Der Expertenpool organisiert mit externen Partnern Ausbildungen, um Schweizer und internationale Expertinnen und Experten auf ihre Einsätze vorzubereiten.

Contact

Expert pool for civilian peacebuilding
State Secretariat STS-FDFA
Peace and Human Rights Division
Effingerstrasse 27
3003 Bern