Mediation Support Program Officer in the 'Culture and Religion in Mediation' (CARIM) Program 80%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term 01.10.2026 | Center for Security Studies (CSS)

This position is for a Program Officer in the "Culture and Religion in Mediation" (CARIM) program at ETH Zurich. Key responsibilities include implementing program activities, conducting research on narratives and legal traditions in conflict, and designing/delivering training on mediation. Applicants need an MA in social sciences/humanities and at least three years of relevant experience in mediation support, project management, or applied research in peace and conflict.

• Further training and the ability to conduct applied research, publish the results in different formats and provide your own process support related to peace mediation are part of the career development and are central elements of our personnel policy.
• The successful candidate will join the Mediation and Peace Team and contribute to the implementation and further development of the CARIM Programme. The position will involve the following responsibilities:
• Supporting and, where appropriate, leading the implementation of CARIM activities
• Conducting knowledge management and applied research related to mediation in peace processes
• Designing and delivering training programmes on negotiation, mediation, and related capacity-building activities
• Contributing to the training and development of future mediators, peace practitioners, and conflict parties, both within established programmes (such as Peace Mediation and the MAS Mediation ) and through courses tailored to specific contexts and needs
• Undertaking coordination, organisational, and programme management tasks related to the CARIM Programme
• Contributing to the further development of the Programme’s activities, networks, and knowledge base at the intersection of research and practice

• A minimum of three years’ work experience related to mediation/mediation support, project management or (applied) research in the peace and conflict field
• You have a relevant MA degree in social sciences or humanities (e.g. peace and conflict studies, political science, sociology, anthropology, environment)
• The CSS is a multi-lingual working environment, excellent proficiency in English is required

• We offer the opportunity to apply and develop mediation support and research skills, within the environment of a university-based think tank working on security and peace issues.
• We offer a workplace in the center of Zurich with attractive working conditions.