Would you like to contribute to the development of the canton of Fribourg, have a public service spirit, and are looking for a varied and meaningful position? At the State of Fribourg, you will work for the canton’s largest employer. Attentive, dynamic and forward-looking, the cantonal administration and its institutions serve the population of Fribourg.
Two International Project Managers
Who are we?
The Federalism Institute (IFF) is a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence in the fields of multi-level governance, democracy, the rule of law and human rights. The International Research and Consulting Centre (IRCC) of the Institute aims to contribute to the peaceful coexistence of peoples, respect for and promotion of human rights, democracy, good governance and development through research, teaching, capacity building and consulting.
Why join us?
We rely on the complementarity of skills and the variety of perspectives because it is the diversity of backgrounds and profiles that makes the State of Fribourg strong. We promote work-life balance and flexible working conditions. To learn more, follow this link.
Your tasks
- Lead international consulting projects, individually or as part of a team - Manage training and capacity building activities, independently or as part of a team - Manage and coordinate internal and international activities, including budget planning and reporting - Support and develop outreach and communication activities - Contribute to consolidating and expanding the IRCC’s global network - Support the IRCC’s research agenda in federalism, decentralisation, local administrations, human rights and minorities, democratisation and constitution-making, particularly (but not exclusively) focused on the Global South
This is a 4-year contract (with the possibility of extension depending on available funding)
Desired profile
- A doctorate in law, political science, economics or a related field - Research experience in the IRCC’s areas of interest, especially comparative federalism - Relevant experience in international consulting, training and capacity building - Significant experience in managing international projects - Considerable experience in research and research fundraising - Willingness to travel in Europe and worldwide - Excellent command of English and very good command of German or French
Contact details
Professor Eva Maria Belser, evamaria.belser@unifr.ch, T +41 26 300 81 30
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Two International Project Managers
Who are we?
The Federalism Institute (IFF) is a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence in the fields of multi-level governance, democracy, the rule of law and human rights. The International Research and Consulting Centre (IRCC) of the Institute aims to contribute to the peaceful coexistence of peoples, respect for and promotion of human rights, democracy, good governance and development through research, teaching, capacity building and consulting.
Why join us?
We rely on the complementarity of skills and the variety of perspectives because it is the diversity of backgrounds and profiles that makes the State of Fribourg strong. We promote work-life balance and flexible working conditions. To learn more, follow this link.
Your tasks
- Lead international consulting projects, individually or as part of a team - Manage training and capacity building activities, independently or as part of a team - Manage and coordinate internal and international activities, including budget planning and reporting - Support and develop outreach and communication activities - Contribute to consolidating and expanding the IRCC’s global network - Support the IRCC’s research agenda in federalism, decentralisation, local administrations, human rights and minorities, democratisation and constitution-making, particularly (but not exclusively) focused on the Global South
This is a 4-year contract (with the possibility of extension depending on available funding)
Desired profile
- A doctorate in law, political science, economics or a related field - Research experience in the IRCC’s areas of interest, especially comparative federalism - Relevant experience in international consulting, training and capacity building - Significant experience in managing international projects - Considerable experience in research and research fundraising - Willingness to travel in Europe and worldwide - Excellent command of English and very good command of German or French
Contact details
Professor Eva Maria Belser, evamaria.belser@unifr.ch, T +41 26 300 81 30
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Two International Project Managers Arbeitgeber: Etat de Fribourg
Die Universität Freiburg ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der Vielfalt und Innovation fördert. Mit flexiblen Arbeitsbedingungen und einem starken Fokus auf die Vereinbarkeit von Berufs- und Privatleben bietet sie ihren Mitarbeitenden zahlreiche Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten in einem dynamischen und unterstützenden Umfeld. Die Lage in der zweisprachigen Stadt Freiburg ermöglicht es, Teil einer lebendigen Gemeinschaft zu sein, die Bildung und Kultur schätzt.
