État de Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel
Specialist Adviser in External Relations at 80%
- 14 September 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
About the job
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Chancellery Service (SCHA)
The External Relations and Communication department, under the responsibility of the Chancellery Service, is tasked with steering and coordinating the canton’s external policy and contributing to the defence of its interests and its influence.
Your missions
Integrated within a small team, you contribute to the implementation of the external policy of the State Council and the cantonal administration at regional, intercantonal, national and cross-border levels.
By monitoring political and institutional developments, your analyses support the general secretariats and the decisions of the State Council. You assist the work of several extra-cantonal representations and prepare meetings with the head of department representing the State Council. Your political acumen and strategic vision enable you to develop innovative proposals and actively contribute to the activities of the relevant bodies at federal, intercantonal and cross-border levels.
Your role requires you to keep closely informed of political news, maintain relations with the Neuchâtel delegation to the Federal Chambers and develop a network within the federal Bern. Your expertise allows you to design and implement lobbying actions on the State Council’s priority projects.
You are also comfortable in designing and organising institutional events, meetings and receptions, and oversee their smooth running. Your sense of institutional communication contributes to the implementation of the sector’s communication and allows you to ensure the quality and coherence of the content disseminated.
Your profile
You hold a university master’s degree in political science or an equivalent qualification. Your professional experience of several years shows a strong interest in the public sector, federal politics or event organisation. You have very good knowledge of cantonal and national political institutions.
Diplomatic, you know how to maintain constructive relationships with elected officials, respecting everyone’s roles.
You enjoy taking responsibility and initiative while fully assuming them. Comfortable working individually as well as in a team, you demonstrate flexibility in your working methods.
You negotiate naturally, enjoy developing your network and show great discretion.
Reliable, you are capable of operating in complex and pressured environments. The role sometimes requires working outside usual hours. You have very good knowledge of German (spoken and written) and good knowledge of English (spoken and written).
We offer you
Information
Mr Gian-Valentino Viredaz, head of the External Relations and Events sector, tel. 032 889 40 27 or by email: gian-valentino.viredaz@ne.ch
Working for the State
Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of their origin, gender or background, feels fully integrated and valued.
Application deadline: 30 September 2026
Salary: Fixed
Start date: To be agreed
Chancellery Service (SCHA)
The External Relations and Communication department, under the responsibility of the Chancellery Service, is tasked with steering and coordinating the canton’s external policy and contributing to the defence of its interests and its influence.
Your missions
Integrated within a small team, you contribute to the implementation of the external policy of the State Council and the cantonal administration at regional, intercantonal, national and cross-border levels.
By monitoring political and institutional developments, your analyses support the general secretariats and the decisions of the State Council. You assist the work of several extra-cantonal representations and prepare meetings with the head of department representing the State Council. Your political acumen and strategic vision enable you to develop innovative proposals and actively contribute to the activities of the relevant bodies at federal, intercantonal and cross-border levels.
Your role requires you to keep closely informed of political news, maintain relations with the Neuchâtel delegation to the Federal Chambers and develop a network within the federal Bern. Your expertise allows you to design and implement lobbying actions on the State Council’s priority projects.
You are also comfortable in designing and organising institutional events, meetings and receptions, and oversee their smooth running. Your sense of institutional communication contributes to the implementation of the sector’s communication and allows you to ensure the quality and coherence of the content disseminated.
Your profile
You hold a university master’s degree in political science or an equivalent qualification. Your professional experience of several years shows a strong interest in the public sector, federal politics or event organisation. You have very good knowledge of cantonal and national political institutions.
Diplomatic, you know how to maintain constructive relationships with elected officials, respecting everyone’s roles.
You enjoy taking responsibility and initiative while fully assuming them. Comfortable working individually as well as in a team, you demonstrate flexibility in your working methods.
You negotiate naturally, enjoy developing your network and show great discretion.
Reliable, you are capable of operating in complex and pressured environments. The role sometimes requires working outside usual hours. You have very good knowledge of German (spoken and written) and good knowledge of English (spoken and written).
We offer you
- Your proximity to members of the State Council, the general secretariats and your counterparts in other cantons gives you an overall view of external policy and a strategic role in your missions.
- A stimulating, cross-disciplinary and constantly evolving environment.
- Being part of a multidisciplinary team in public affairs and institutional communication.
Information
Mr Gian-Valentino Viredaz, head of the External Relations and Events sector, tel. 032 889 40 27 or by email: gian-valentino.viredaz@ne.ch
Working for the State
Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of their origin, gender or background, feels fully integrated and valued.
Application deadline: 30 September 2026
Salary: Fixed
Start date: To be agreed
