View Vacancy - Intern (Intellectual Property), New Delhi
Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, experience-based segment and the behaviours and technical/ professional skills-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’
Main purpose of job:
Provide support for the Senior Intellectual Property Attache by;
- Shadowing the IP attaché to understand their role.
- Responding to enquiries signposting available support for UK businesses on IP in India.
- Preparing notes and reports on meetings and projects and conducting administrative tasks supporting the IP attaché.
- Supporting the activities of the Trade Policy Team at BHC Delhi.
We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
At the end of the Internship the post holder will;
- Understand the importance of providing IP support for UK businesses trading, or wishing to trade in India
- Understand the cross government work of the UK in delivering business support (FCDO / DIT / BEIS)
- Understand the work across government, industry and academia carried out by the IP attaché
- Prepare notes, minutes and documents in support of the above
- Be able to confidently explain the ambitions of the UK government, the IPO of the UK and the Trade Policy Team BHC Delhi
- Have a working knowledge of the UK trade teams based across India.
Language requirements:
Language: The ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing is essential
Level of language required: High level of understanding and knowledge
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
The opportunity to shadow the IP attaché will provide practical development of how IP links in across government, academia and industry.
Working patterns:
If the job is suitable for flexible working patterns, please provide details:
The IP Attache works flexibly, and the Intern would be guided by the attaché as to attendance at the High Commission.
Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):
Some travel in India may be necessary in support of the attache. The occasional overnight stay may also be required.
Additional information:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, no telephone enquiries will be dealt with.
FCDO operates an open and fair recruitment process. Appointments are made on merit, thorough application review and performance in the interview process.
Essential on arrival:
- Qualified to degree level (at least Bachelor’s) in law;
- At least have 1-2 years of experience in providing IP support.
Desirable:
Master’s/Postgraduate research experience in intellectual property.
For other than BHC candidates, stipend will be INR 30,444 per month.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
Around half of our work forces are women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, experience segment and the behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.
A. Complete the Online Application Form
B. Complete the Experience, Professional Skills and Behaviour based Segments in the Online Application Form
Internal candidates applying for this position need to inform their current line managers, else the applications will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by 09th May 2023 (latest by 23:55 hours IST).
Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission
Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. Basis the scores, the candidate/s who did not score as highly as the successful candidate, might be placed on the reserve list. If during the reserve period of 6 months, the same or largely similar role becomes available, the role may be offered to the second or subsequent appointable candidates.
The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, medical, educational and professional.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
