View Vacancy - 3x internships, British Embassy Asuncion

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Corporate Services Support, DBIST (Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade)

Main purpose of job:

The British Embassy in Asuncion is pleased to offer three internships to support the work of the Embassy for a three-month period. Candidates should indicate which position(s) they would like to be considered for as part of their application. 

Policy and Programmes Intern: The successful candidate will support the Head of Policy and Programmes and will collaborate with the wider team with their activities to promote the UK as a key partner for Paraguay. The intern will assist with the day-to-day running of the team, liaise with stakeholders in the programmes portfolio, support internal political reporting, and assist in the organisation of activities hosted or supported by the Embassy.

Trade Intern: The successful candidate will support the Department for
Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) to lead on economic growth – the number one priority for both the Embassy and the UK Government. The intern will conduct market research for UK companies, assist in responding to enquiries for British companies looking to do business in Paraguay, and provide support for other Embassy teams as required.

Corporate Services and Events Intern: The successful candidate will work primarily with the Corporate Services Team assisting them by liaising with UK and local contractors and vendors, making payments, and acting as a trusted and professional first point of contact for enquiries coming into the Embassy’s reception. The intern will also assist other teams in the Embassy as needed providing support for events throughout the year.   

All three positions are an excellent opportunity to learn about foreign policy and international relations, building skills, confidence and networks. Working alongside British diplomats and locally engaged staff of different Embassy teams, the successful candidate will obtain relevant experience and prepare for work in different environments in the future.


Roles and responsibilities:

Policy and Programmes Intern (80%):

  • Monitor daily news and draft summary reports on local political developments.
  • Conduct research on political topics, events and stakeholder interactions.
  • Draft briefings and biographies for high-level visits and engagements.
  • Support logistical arrangements for official visits.
  • Maintain project documentation, including plans, reports, and meeting minutes.

Trade Intern (80%): 

  • Assist  Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) with market research and responses to UK business enquiries.
  • Support the organisation of commercial events, trade delegations and official visits.
  • Conduct follow-up on commercial engagements and identified opportunities.
  • Prepare groundwork for long-term commercial initiatives.
  • Log interactions and maintain records in the internal CRM system.

Corporate Services and Events Intern (80%):

  • Coordinate with UK and local contractors providing services for the Embassy and diplomatic residences. 
  • Run office errands (e.g. making payments to suppliers and delivering papers to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
  • Be a professional first point of contact on the Embassy’s reception during working hours, directing queries to the appropriate team. 
  • Support other embassy teams with the organization of externa and internal events throughout the year.

All interns (20%):

  • Provide ad hoc support to the Ambassador, Deputy Head of Mission, and other Embassy teams, as required by business need.
  • Provide logistical support for Embassy-hosted events and senior official visits, including accommodation, transport, catering, and equipment.
  • Maintain strong relationships with all suppliers, stakeholders, and corporate sponsors.
  • Assist with planning tools such as the Embassy Forward Look, Residence Events Planner and Staffing Rota.
  • Assist in receiving and sending diplomatic bags in line with security protocols. 

 

Language: Expert / Spanish (native), English (C1 certified with IELTS or TOEFL)

Essential on arrival:

  • Currently enrolled in the last semesters of university degree in a relevant area e.g. international relations, political science, economics, international trade, law, languages.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Good communication and organisational skills.
  • Works well against deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently.
  • Responsible, committed to the internship.
  • Must have availability of at least 6 months before graduation date (to complete internship)
  • Availability to start their internship on the proposed date.

Desirable:

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software
  • Knowledge of Microsoft CoPilot or similar AI tools
  • Knowledge and interest in global affairs
  • Experience in organising and delivering events
  • Experience in project support or project management
  • Experience in liaising with government offices, civil society organisations, companies or suppliers.
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture
20 September 2026
Internship
Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
20
Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
Paraguay
Asuncion
British Embassy
3
Gs. 3,000,000
monthly
1 December 2026

Applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Paraguay in their own right at the time of application. 
    
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g. some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.   
    
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second of subsequent candidate.   


The internships should be completed on a part-time basis (20 hours net per week/ 4 hours net per day) from Monday to Friday. Interns are expected to work 2.5 days a week from the office in a flexible hybrid model.

We also offer the following:

  • agreed number of paid absence days,
  • flexible working hours within the agreed limits,
  • learning and development opportunities,
  • modern management culture,
  • excellent working environment,
  • engagement in the corporate life of the Embassy.

Internships offered at the British Embassy are governed by the applicable Paraguay law. All interns are responsible for paying themselves any income tax required by the local law to the applicable Tax Office.

The successful candidate will be subject to the reference checks and the satisfactory completion of security clearance. 

Visa / Passport requirements:

Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Paraguay and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.


Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 20 September 2026.

All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.