View Vacancy - Economics and Energy Intern (British Embassy Caracas)

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Job Category

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

Job Subcategory

Economic and Prosperity

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Research, analyse and report on key macroeconomic developments in Venezuela as well as energy issues. Manage quantitative and qualitative tools for risk analysis (40%).
Monitor the delivery of projects on economic reform and support the management of the section’s programme (40%).
Coordinate the organisation of official events, within-country regional visits and other high-level engagements, including the preparation of agendas and arrangement of meetings. Lead on logistics management (20%).

Main purpose of job

The Economics and Energy Intern reports to the Sustainable Development Officer at the British Embassy in Caracas. The intern will assist the Economics and Energy Policy section at achieving its objectives by researching, analysing and reporting on economic, energy and development issues; and supporting the section’s programme implementation. The intern will also provide logistical and administrative support for the team. The position offers a unique opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and practical exposure to economics, energy policy and sustainable development.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Recent graduates of Economics, International Relations, Liberal Studies, Political Science or related disciplines, with a particular interest in economics.
Students in final year of any of the mentioned majors who have finished all mandatory courses and have thesis or graduation act pending.
Good understanding of economic and development issues in Venezuela.
Good knowledge of MS Office software, particularly Excel and Word.
Good research and report writing skills.

Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Level of language required: Advanced

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Previous project management experience

Application deadline

8 March 2019

Grade

Internship

Type of Position

Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

Working hours per week

Region

Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean

Country/Territory

Venezuela

Location (City)

Caracas

Type of Post

British Embassy

Start Date

6 May 2019

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This opportunity is closed to applications.