View Vacancy - JOA Intern – Political and Governance Team

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Governance and Political

The British Embassy Amman has an internship opportunity available under the Political & Governance (P&G) Team. This is for a fixed-term internship period of three (3) months renewable for a further three (3) months subject to satisfactory performance and on on-going business requirement.

The successful candidate will be working with all members of the P&G team in coordination with their line manager. They will contribute to data management tasks and provide support to the Communications Team during a busy spring and summer period

Duties and responsibilities:

The P&G team is looking to recruit a short-term intern in anticipation of a busy spring and summer. The intern will facilitate embassy-wide events, support external communications and programming activities.   

Scope of Work:

The intern will be responsible for the following tasks:

Visits & Events

  • Support event planning and implementation. This includes internal and external meetings, working groups, roundtables.
  • Assist with logistical coordination embassy wide events including venue set up, stakeholder communication and follow-up actions.
  • Support logistics for incoming VIP visits.
  • Compile and update bios of current and former senior officials to support future visits preparations.

Communications

  • Post, translate and assist with recording of content for Embassy communications on social media.
  • Manage monthly social media content plan.
  • Support monitoring and evaluation of social media through creation of monthly and quarterly evaluations.
  • Assist plans for engagement with traditional media and influencers within Jordan.

 UK scholarships

  • Review, update, and categorize the Chevening scholarship alumni database for better usability.
  • Assist with post‑interview follow‑up, coordination with London, and communications related to award announcements.
  • Contribute to Chevening promotion, marketing, and pre‑departure/information sessions.

Data management

  • Review structure of team library and adjust to meet need.
  • Update the library with necessary reports, internal and from external sources
  • Review and updating contact lists and other databases.

Key behaviours required:

  • Working Together: Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources, and support.
  • Delivering at Pace: Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
  • Communicating and Influencing: Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity, and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses, and opinions of others.

In addition, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

  •  Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Objectivity
  • Impartiality

Eligibility:

If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as:

  • You have the right to live and work in Jordan; and
  • You receive the appropriate level of security clearance.
  • Fluent communication skills in English and Arabic, both spoken and written. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently, and prioritise flexibly to deliver to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of work.
  • Background in Applied English, Political Science, Economics or related fields.
  • Organisational skills, including ability to organise and prioritise workloads, organise records, meet deadlines and maintain close attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build co-operative working relationships, including external contacts.
  • Demonstrates courtesy and consideration and treats others with respect regardless of work pressures.
  • Strong IT skills and literacy in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
  • Experience of working in an office environment.
  • Interest in diplomacy.
  • Communications experience.
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
12 April 2026
Internship
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
37
Middle East & North Africa
Jordan
Amman
British Embassy
1
JOD
220
monthly
15 May 2026

Working Hours and Remuneration

 The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a remuneration of JOD 220 per month based on 37 hours per week.

There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this internship position.

This is a full-time internship position on a fixed term basis for three (3) months, renewable for a further three (3) months subject to satisfactory performance and on on-going business requirement. This position is subject to one (1) month probation period. The appointment is subject to satisfactory local and UK security clearances. The selected candidate must have a right to live and work in Jordan.

Normal working hours at the Embassy are from Sundays to Wednesdays from 08:00-15:30 and Thursdays from 08:00-15:00. The Embassy operates a flexible working policy that allows staff to work different hours as well as allowing staff to work from home one day a week, based on operational requirements and agreement with the line manager, and in line with FCDO and Embassy policies. The successful candidate should be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will also be dictated by operational needs and may involve working out of hours (evenings/ weekends).

Learning and development is a key success factor when working at the British Embassy. The Embassy follows a 70-20-10 model of learning. Your Line Manager will help you develop a personalised L&D plan and will share opportunities, resources, and guidance to ensure you continue your learning and achieve your full potential. You will also be encouraged to undertake developmental training and get involved in BE Amman corporate activities that offer an opportunity for professional development.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must include in their online application form:

  • an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV):
  • a covering letter/ motivation essay in English stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and
  • specific examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and/ or skills required.

The online application form, CV, cover letter/ essay, and examples must be in English.

Applications that do not include these this information will not be considered.

Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.

The closing date for applications is at 23:55 Jordan local time on 12 April 2026

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Amman) applying for this position should consider informing their current line manager upon submission of their application. 

Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

The start date mentioned in the advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks.

The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and in the UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidate’s profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.

The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The British Embassy Amman is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local labour law.

 

 

 

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This opportunity is closed to applications.