Embassy of Switzerland in the United Arab Emirates Office of the Defence Attaché Analyst in the Defence Attaché Office at the Swiss Embassy in Abu Dhabi The Defence Attaché Office at the Embassy of Switzerland in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is offering a full-time position as an analyst to a motivated and qualified university graduate (only for Swiss citizens). Job Description The analyst will work under the direct supervision of the Swiss Defence Attaché on a broad range of political and security issues, research and analysis in the gulf region. He or she will provide reporting, analysis and also administrative support to the office, including the organization of representational functions, events, supporting of visiting delegations, attendance of conferences and exhibitions, etc. Defence Attaché Office The Defence Attaché Office represents the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport in the gulf region and is accredited to the UAE, Saudiarabia and the Yemen. It is part of the Swiss embassy and works closely together with the other sections, also in order to foster bilateral understanding and cooperation. Main duties and responsibilities include Monitoring, researching and providing of analysis on a wide range of security policy topics and trends in relation with the UAE, but especially Saudiarabia and Yemen, as well as the whole region; Tracking of news and developments from traditional sources, newspapers, websites, web blogs, think-tanks, conferences, etc.; Drafting of a weekly security policy report on behalf of different departments in the Federal administration and editing of studies, papers and selected reports about specific topics, etc.. Qualifications required Master’s degree in Middle Eastern Politics, Political Science, History, International Relations or related fields with strong analytical, research and writing skills; Knowledge of and strong interest in Gulf security politics, international affairs and the Arab world in general; Excellent English skills – Arabic is a further and important asset; Strong internet research, interpersonal and social skills to work in a diplomatic, multi-cultural and in many ways challenging background context; Readiness to adapt to and ability to live in the specific environment of the Gulf region; etc.. Submission of Applications Curriculum vitae Copy of university degree(s), transcripts, etc.; Work and language certificates; One letter of recommendation; Statement of interest in English to include objectives, motivation and experience relating to the position; Closing date: October 15, 2014. Applications should be sent by email to: [email protected]. All complete applications will be considered. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted by phone or e-mail after the closing date.