View Vacancy - DBT Intern - British Embassy Guatemala City *Residents of Guatemala Only*

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Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)
Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

Main purpose of job

To provide administrative support to the different sectors that the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) of the British Embassy in Guatemala City manages. The DBT Intern will report to the Trade Officer in Guatemala City and support the day-to-day operations of the commercial team.

The successful candidate will support British commercial interests in both Guatemala and Honduras and promote cross-sector collaboration with trade and investment activities, support and develop relationships with UK and Guatemalan/Honduran companies and deliver an effective programme of activities focused on highlighting UK expertise across different sectors.  

The intern will also undertake research activities as well as support face-to-face and virtual events in Guatemala and Honduras.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in in a fast-paced, multicultural, and fascinating environment. This role is for someone who is open to innovative ideas and ways of working, able to work with constantly changing priorities and manage a full workload in a diverse team.


Roles and responsibilities

  • Assist the trade team in delivering the multi-sector campaign objectives including education, life sciences, energy, security, infrastructure, agri-tech, clean growth and others.
  • Conduct market research across the multiple sectors of the Guatemalan and Honduran economy.
  • Assist the DBT team during the planning and delivery of trade mission(s) to Guatemala.
  • Collaborate on new ideas, directions, and tools for communications that facilitate the completion of the team's objectives.
  • Provide administrative support in the organisation and delivery of events and marketing activities.



  • Candidates must possess advanced written, communication and research skills.
  • Must either be in last year of high school, enrolled in a relevant undergraduate program, or recently graduated (within past 1.5 years) in a pertinent field (e.g. International Relations, Economics, Administration, International Business, Engineering, etc.).
  • Availability to start their internship on the proposed date. The successful candidate will start the role by early June.
  • Proactive team player with strong inter-personal communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn.
  • Ability to work effectively and deliver results.
  • High-level of competence in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Must be a resident of Guatemala. 
  • Must have the legal status to live and work in Guatemala in your own right, from time of application.
  • High level of spoken and written English and Spanish.  
  • Experience or knowledge of British commercial interests in Guatemala (or ability to gain knowledge quickly).
  • Experience or knowledge of database management and market research.
  • Experience or knowledge in customer service. 
  • Innovative, curious mindset keen to take on what’s up for taking on new challenges.
Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
11 May 2025
Internship
Part-Time, Fixed Term
20
6 months
Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
Guatemala
Guatemala City
British Embassy
1
9 June 2025
9 December 2025

Stipend: Q100 per day


Applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Guatemala 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.   

Working patterns

This role is in-person and part-time at 20 hours per week (schedule subject to discussion with line manager). Please note that due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate may be required to work occasional evenings/nights due to official events and networking receptions. 


The deadline for applications is 23:55 (Guatemala Time) on 11 May 2025.

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.