View Vacancy - Economics and Trade Intern

Main purpose of job:    

A great opportunity for a talented individual to work and learn at the heart of economic and trade issues in a large foreign Embassy in Mexico.

Your overall purpose will be to:

• Support the Economics and Trade Policy Team in providing and developing analysis; and compiling data, statistics, and research papers; on the most important economic, financial and trade issues related to Mexico;
• Generate economic and trade data and analysis in support of the wider Embassy;
• Provide logistical support for events, visits and meetings.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

You will support the Economics and Trade Policy Team and wider Embassy. You will do so by:

All employees in the Embassy network are expected, when needed, to contribute towards the corporate activity of the organisation.

Why this Embassy?

This is a dynamic workplace, which has undergone recent reforms and restructuring to ensure that it offers the best working practices and structures to deliver an ambitious business plan. The Embassy’s four values are professionalism, respect, honesty and inclusion. There is a strong focus on quality and prioritisation; but also on pastoral care and integrity. We are a leading Embassy experimenting with new ways of improving diversity & inclusion. The Embassy offers you rich policy and corporate opportunities for your personal development.

The Bigger Picture

UK interests in Mexico are wide-ranging and cover a large range of topics. From developing political dialogue, a growing defence relationship, co-operation on international development, ambitious trade and economic policies, to a rich cultural exchange (there is a large British Council presence) and an important consular responsibility. Our rapidly growing Prosperity Fund in Mexico is driving the deepening and broadening of an already very positive relationship.

Longer term opportunities

Previous interns have gone on to take on full-time positions within the Embassy and with key partners in government and civil society.

Essential on arrival:      

Studying or just graduated from an undergraduate degree in Economics or related.

Language requirements:

Language: English and Spanish

Level of language required: Fluent