Political Staff Member Basics and Politics Fixed-Term (m/f/d)
Caritas Schweiz Inland, Caritas Schweiz
Luzern
Key information
- Publication date:17 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Luzern
Job summary
Join Caritas Schweiz as a Political Staff Member focusing on key issues. Engage in a supportive environment advocating for a just society.
Tasks
- Represent Caritas Schweiz's interests to political actors and media.
- Monitor and prioritize key political issues for advocacy strategies.
- Analyze social policies and prepare media positioning statements.
Skills
- University degree with extensive knowledge of Swiss social policies.
- Strong network in politics and administration is essential.
- Fluent in German or French, with proficiency in the other language.
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Doing the right thing. In Switzerland and in around 20 countries on four continents. Join us in advocating for the vision of a solidarity-based society, as
Political Staff Member Basics and Politics Fixed-Term (m/f/d)
The Basics and Politics department is committed to analyses and political statements in the fields of social, migration, and development policy, with a special focus on the impact on the most vulnerable in society. It addresses socio-political issues connected to the operational work and political engagement of Caritas Switzerland.
Your tasks
- Representing the interests of Caritas Switzerland towards political actors (parliaments, governments, administration, NGOs, media, etc.)
- Monitoring, identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing the most important political topics and developing strategies to influence at the national and cantonal levels
- Maintaining the network of political actors at the national and cantonal levels as well as partner organizations, representing Caritas Switzerland at external events
- Analyzing political and social developments in the field of social policy and preparing scientific findings
- Developing positions for media and public relations work
Our requirements
- University degree
- Excellent knowledge of social policy and the political system of Switzerland as well as several years of relevant professional experience
- Existing network in politics and administration
- Experience in parliamentary work is desirable
- Native language German or French, very good knowledge of the other language
- Independent and flexible personality with political sensitivity who enjoys taking responsibility
Workplace: Lucerne
Start of work: Immediately or by arrangement
Start of work: Immediately or by arrangement
The position is fixed-term until 31.12.2026 or by arrangement.
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere at the pulse of social issues. For the active development and implementation of digital transformation, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who enjoy participating in change processes.
For information about this position, please contact Ms. Aline Masé, Head of Basics and Politics, phone +41 41 419 23 37.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application by 06.01.2026 via the online portal. The interviews will take place on 12.01.2026.
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere at the pulse of social issues. For the active development and implementation of digital transformation, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who enjoy participating in change processes.
For information about this position, please contact Ms. Aline Masé, Head of Basics and Politics, phone +41 41 419 23 37.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application by 06.01.2026 via the online portal. The interviews will take place on 12.01.2026.
Caritas Switzerland, Adligenswilerstrasse 15, 6002 Lucerne
