Specialist Advisor in External Relations at 80%

Ref 2578565 | Date: 14 Sept 2026 State of Neuchâtel Specialist Advisor in external relations at 80% SCHA37 Chancellery Service (SCHA) The External Relations and Communication department, under the responsibility of the chancellery service, has the mission to steer and coordinate the external policy of the canton and to contribute to the defense of its interests and its influence. Your missions Integrated into a small team, you contribute to the implementation of the external policy of the Council of State and the cantonal administration at regional, intercantonal, national and transborder levels. By following political and institutional developments, your analyses support the general secretariats and the decisions of the Council of State. You support the work of several extra-cantonal representations and prepare meetings with the head of department representing the Council of State. Your political sense and strategic vision allow you to develop innovative proposals and to contribute actively to the activities of the relevant bodies at the federal, intercantonal and transborder levels. Your function leads you to take a close interest in political news, to maintain relations with the Neuchâtel delegation in the Federal Chambers and to develop a network within the federal Bern. Your expertise allows you to design and implement lobbying actions on the priority projects of the Council of State. You are also comfortable in the design and organization of 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 consistency of the content disseminated. Your profile You hold a university master's degree in political science or training deemed equivalent. Your professional experience of a few years reveals a marked interest in the public sector, federal politics or event organization. You have very good knowledge of cantonal and national political institutions. Diplomatic, you know how to maintain constructive relations with elected officials, respecting everyone's roles. You like to take responsibilities and initiatives while fully assuming them. Comfortable in individual work as well as in team collaboration, you demonstrate flexibility in your way of working. You negotiate naturally, enjoy developing your network and demonstrate great discretion. Reliable, you are able to operate in complex environments and under pressure. The function requires intervening sometimes outside of usual hours. You have very good knowledge of German (oral and written) and good knowledge of English (oral and written). We offer you * Your proximity to the members of the Council of State, the general secretariats and your counterparts in other cantons gives you an overall vision in terms of external policy and a strategic role in your missions. * A stimulating, transversal 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. or by email: [Écrire un email](< >) [Travailler à l'État](< >) Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every person, regardless of their origin, gender or background, feels fully integrated and valued. Application deadline: 30 September 2026 Salary: Flat rate Start of activity: To be agreed jpid90f0405jm jpit0938jm jpiy26jm