View Vacancy - Visits and Events Intern (CHEG20.069)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Protocol, Visits and Events

The United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations in Geneva represents the interests and policies of the UK at the UN and is recruiting a highly motivated Visits and Events intern.

This internship offers the opportunity to work closely with the Visits and Events Officer on a wide range of events for the Ambassador and Head of Mission, and on official visits. The Visits and Events Officer will guide the intern and provide on-the-job training.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Preparing guest lists and invitations, communication with guests and other Missions and International Organisations by email and phone, preparing official written communication with the UN and other International Organisations. Tasks will also include booking meeting rooms, restaurants or hotels for the visitor(s) and updating the hospitality guidelines, contact lists and other databases on behalf of the Outer Office;
  • Additional tasks include supporting the Visits and Events Officer in the organisation of the Mission’s Queen’s birthday party celebration;
  • In quieter periods and if the Intern is interested, he/she may have the opportunity to spend time with one of our teams (Economic, Human Rights, Disarmament, Migration, Health, Humanitarian).
  • Fluency in English (both oral and written);
  • Good time management skills and a keen eye for detail;
  • Ability to communicate and deal professionally with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels;
  • Comfortable with IT - Microsoft office with special regard in Excel;
  • A willingness to help others is essential;
  • The successful candidate needs to be highly motivated, flexible, and have excellent skills in communication and organisation, an open, co-operative attitude.

  • Qualified or currently undertaking studies in Communications, Events Management, Business, Hospitality, International Relations or a related field;
  • Previous work experience in this area is also a big plus;
  • Fluency in French (both oral and written).
27 February 2020
Internship
Temporary, Intern
40
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Switzerland
UK Mission to the Office of the United Nations, Geneva
International Organisation Delegation
1
CHF
1,250 CHF
1 April 2020

All applicants should have permission to live and work in Switzerland. Applicants must hold a full passport valid for at least 12 months for any EU / Schengen country.

EU nationals do not require visa sponsorship.

The UK Mission will offer the intern a monthly training allowance of 1,250 CHF. Please note that the intern will need to arrange and pay for his or her own travel, accommodation, mandatory health insurance, as well as any other costs. This internship will be for a period of 6 months with possibility of 5 months extension.

The cost of a monthly travel card within Geneva will be reimbursed.

The final appointment will be dependent upon successful security clearance. Please note that selected candidates need to submit the security forms before the internship starts. 

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

The successful candidates will be invited to attend a Skype interview.

Please be advised that the UK Mission will not be able to meet the costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

This opportunity is closed to applications.