View Vacancy - Chevening Programme Intern (Brasilia/Brazil/Political Section)

Main purpose of job:

• To provide support to the Chevening and Political team on administrative duties, with a particular focus on tasks related to the promotions and smooth running of the Chevening Programme in Brazil.

Roles and responsibilities:

Chevening Intern

Chevening Programme is the UK government’s global scholarship scheme established in 1983, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. Chevening in Brazil has supported over 1700 individuals to study a one-year taught master’s degree and has developed into a prestigious international scheme.

The British Embassy Brasilia invites applications from students in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, International relations or related courses to join the Chevening team in Brazil. The successful candidate will have the chance to work face-to-face with diplomats and senior managers, as well as with a large network of external stakeholders.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Supporting on liaising with the Chevening Alumni Network by mapping, tracking and establishing contacts with stakeholders;
• Updating database and alumni lists, organising meetings and keeping records of engagement;
• Assisting on the organisation of key Chevening events across Brazil, sending out invitations, managing confirmation of guests, liaising with service providers and booking venues;
• Creating innovative communication materials and sending out regular e-newsletters
• Taking meeting notes, drafting reports and helping to prepare briefings for the Ambassador and other senior Embassy staff
• Providing administrative and research support to the Chevening and wider British Embassy Political team.

The successful candidate will develop their already strong organisational abilities and strengthen both oral and written English skills. On-the-job support and feedback will be provided and, where possible, opportunities to combine the academic interests of the successful candidate with Embassy work will be identified.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, pro-active and self-motivated with excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communications skills in both English and Portuguese. Applicants must also have excellent computer skills, particularly MS Outlook, MS Office Package (Microsoft Excel is essential) and knowledge of Canva platform.

The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

Language requirements:

Portuguese and English

Level of language required: Advanced

Other skills / experience / qualifications:

Qualification: Must be at least on the 4th semester of an undergraduate programme. Preferable disciplines include Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or similar subjects. We are very open to students from any other discipline if they can demonstrate in their application an ongoing interest in promotions in the international affairs sector. 

Other skills or experience: He/she should have strong organisational and communications skills in both English and Portuguese. Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word) is a requirement.