View Vacancy - Local Intern British Embassy
Main purpose of job:
We are recruiting two interns: one to join our Corporate Services team and one to join our Prosperity team.
The interns will support both sections with a range of duties aimed at strengthening the relationship between the UK and Chile and promoting the UK to a targeted Chilean audience.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
The Corporate Services intern will:
- Provide logistical support for march in/march out of UK diplomatic officers
- Support and supervision of works/contractors during refurbishment works in the Embassy
- Support the team with online research for quotes, purchase of materials etc. for procurement processes
- Assist in relationships with suppliers and contractors
- Other administrative activities and assistance required by the staff (filing, collating information).
The Prosperity intern will:
- Support the team with project and event management logistics including: booking facilities, managing invitations, liaising with suppliers/implementers, assisting with visitor programmes etc;
- Assist with information management: researching information and contacts (UK and Chilean) in priority areas for the team eg science, energy and infrastructure.
- Assist with translations
Keep updated stakeholders database
Corporate Services intern:
- Good interpersonal skills and customer service
IT Skills (basic Microsoft Office)
- Construction knowledge would be a plus
- Some project management experience
- Time management and good organizational skills
Prosperity intern:
- Ideally some project, event management or customer service experience
- Research experience (sources, internet searches)
- IT skills (basic Microsoft Office)
- High organizational skills desirable
- Good public relations skills
Language requirements:
Language: English and Spanish
Level of language required: Fluent Spanish. Ideally business level in both written and spoken English but candidates with a lower standard of English will also be considered
Working patterns:
If the job is suitable for flexible working patterns, please provide details: The intern will work full-time during their internship. The Embassy’s working hours are 0900-1730 Mon-Thurs and 0900-1300 on Friday.
Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):
Certificate issued by the educational institution on behalf of the student, stating the need of an “internship” and the length of this period.
This opportunity is closed to applications.