View Vacancy - DIT Commercial Intern

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Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
Internship

Main purpose of job:

The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) has overall responsibility for promoting UK trade across the world and attracting foreign investment to our economy. We are a specialised government body with responsibility for negotiating international trade policy, supporting business, as well as delivering an outward-looking trade diplomacy strategy.

Inside DIT at the British Consulate General, the successful candidate will work at the Creative Industries sector and learn from a very experienced team. The intern’s core sector focus will be Audiovisual, Music, Gaming, Virtual/Augmented Realities, Advertising and Sustainable Fashion.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?

Provide general assistance to sector team, which includes:

  • Respond to enquiries from Brazilian and UK companies in Brazil;
  • Assistance in the production of market analysis, lists of contacts, sector overview and small translations.
  • Assistance in the organisation of events such as trade missions, receptions, seminars (travel bookings, visiting programmes, preparation of welcome packs, etc.) and attend official events when needed.
  • Assist the team with the deliveries of OMIS reports by contacting customers whenever necessary over the phone or by e-mails for follow-ups.
  • Regularly update client relationship system (Data Hub) and keep internal databases updated.
  • Keep sector charts, texts and presentations updated with accurate information.
  • Keep the area’s documents, systems, spreadsheets, organised.
  • Ad hoc duties as necessary (e.g. photocopies, setting up and accompanying meetings, escort visitors within the building, filing etc).
  • Support the team creating and engaging in social media.
  • Support other DIT teams across the network when necessary.
  • Undergraduate student.
  • Advanced written and oral skill in English and very good communication skills in both Portuguese and English.
  • Good command of Microsoft Office.
  • He/she must also be flexible, dynamic, pro-active, and have interests in international business and trade.
  • Previous experience as intern/volunteer or at organising events.
24 September 2020
Internship
Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
30
Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
Brazil
Rio De Janeiro
British Consulate General
1
BRL
R$1.697,70
9 November 2020

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

  • Opportunity to engage with international partners.
  • Chance to practice and improve language skills on the job.
  • International networking with Brazilian and British organisations as well as government partners.
  • Opportunity to learn about different sectors and enhance UK as well as Brazil market knowledge.
  • Working on projects that support the British economy and the UK.
Due to COVID-19 we are unable to confirm any start date of employment but will continue to monitor progress and developments, and will advise applicants of any significant changes throughout the recruitment campaign.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.