OTIF brings together 51 Member States and provides them with a framework for cooperation in the rail sector to promote, improve and facilitate international rail traffic. Joining OTIF means contributing to seamless and sustainable international mobility and to the development of a harmonised and safe legal framework.

Our Secretariat in Berne brings together a team of experts in law, railway engineering and the transport of dangerous goods.

OTIF offers a range of positions and a secondment programme:

• Permanent or temporary positions

We are recruiting qualified candidates in the following areas: international law, European law, transport law, rail transport, technical analysis and standardisation, translation, communication, information technology.

Vacancy notices are published below and are available to download.

• Secondment Programme

The OTIF Secretariat also hosts staff on secondment from national administrations or authorities. This programme aims to:

• support the professional development of seconded staff;
• strengthen cooperation between Member States and the Organisation;
• promote the transfer of skills.

The terms and conditions are set out in the call for applications below.

Current vacancies:

Secondments: Call for applications – Hosting of seconded national experts

Joining OTIF means benefiting from a vibrant and collaborative international environment and working at the heart of international mobility issues.