Job description
The successful candidate will join the Mediation and Peace Team and contribute to the implementation and further development of the CARIM Programme. The position will involve the following responsibilities:
- Supporting and, where appropriate, leading the implementation of CARIM activities
- Conducting knowledge management and applied research related to mediation in peace processes
- Designing and delivering training programmes on negotiation, mediation, and related capacity-building activities
- Providing direct support to conflict analysis, dialogue, negotiation, and mediation processes in diverse conflict contexts
- Contributing to the training and development of future mediators, peace practitioners, and conflict parties, both within established programmes (such as and the ) and through courses tailored to specific contexts and needs
- Focusing in particular on the role of narratives and legal traditions in shaping conflict dynamics, negotiations, and mediation processes
- Undertaking coordination, organisational, and programme management tasks related to the CARIM Programme
- Contributing to the further development of the Programme’s activities, networks, and knowledge base at the intersection of research and practice
Profile
- You have a relevant MA degree in social sciences or humanities (e.g. peace and conflict studies, political science, sociology, anthropology, environment)
- A minimum of three years’ work experience related to mediation/mediation support, project management or (applied) research in the peace and conflict field
- Experience working and living in a conflict-affected context, as well as concrete conflict transformation work
- Experience writing, publishing, and editing applied research
- Work experience in international organizations, NGOs or think tanks related to the topic of mediation and mediation support
- Experience working in inter-cultural dimensions and narratives in conflict and mediation
- You are a curious, cooperative, independent personality with strong analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills
- You approach tasks proactively and are happy working independently and as part of a team
- You should be willing to travel, including to conflict-affected contexts
- The CSS is a multi-lingual working environment, excellent proficiency in English is required
- At least one Swiss national language is a significant plus
- Other language skills are beneficial
Workplace
- We offer the opportunity to apply and develop mediation support and research skills, within the environment of a university-based think tank working on security and peace issues.
- The term for the appointment is for two years, with the option of extension if there is funding and if there is mutual agreement to continue the cooperation.
- We offer a workplace in the center of Zurich with attractive working conditions. Further training and the ability to conduct applied research, publish the results in different formats and provide your own process support related to peace mediation are part of the career development and are central elements of our personnel policy.
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Application deadline is 31 October 2026 .
About ETH Zürich
ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.
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