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Academic Internship

Embassy of Switzerland in Japan, Political Section/Economy and Finance Section

The Embassy of Switzerland in Japan is offering an academic internship for 6 months, starting 1 March 2026. This position provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience in the world of diplomacy and international relations.

Required qualifications and skills:

University graduate, preferably with a degree in international relations, political science, area studies, economics or another relevant field
Languages: Native-level language skills in German, French or Italian with very good knowledge of a second official language of Switzerland and excellent command of English; knowledge of Japanese is an advantage
IT-Skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Personality: Proactive, open-minded, flexible and diligent, with strong research, writing and oral communication skills

Conditions for eligibility:

Graduation (BA or MA) from university after 1 March 2025
Total duration of past internships within the Swiss federal administration does not exceed six months
Candidates who currently reside in Switzerland are welcome to apply (the Embassy does not reimburse travel cost)
Employment is contingent on obtaining a visa from the Japanese authorities

We offer:

Active contribution to the diplomatic tasks of the Embassy in the political and economic domain, including research, reporting as well as preparation and participation in meetings
Participation in the preparation and implementation of a diverse set of events and projects
Work experience in an international and multicultural environment in central Tokyo
Monthly pay

If you are interested in this internship, hold a Swiss passport or valid residency in Switzerland and qualify for the above profile, please submit your CV with a motivation letter to: tokyo.political@eda.admin.ch

Application deadline: Monday, 24 November 2025

Please note that only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted directly.

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