View Vacancy - Health Intern (CHEG22.498)

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UK Mission
UKMIS (UK Mission to the United Nations)

The UK Mission to the United Nations & World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva represents the interests and policies of the UK at many international organisations in Geneva and is recruiting a highly motivated Health Intern.

The internship will offer a unique opportunity to participate in the Mission’s multilateral work as an integral part of the UK delegation to the UN, and in particular the World Health Organisation (WHO), under the guidance of senior staff. The Intern will sit within the Health Team and provide support to the daily functioning of the team and its objectives.

The internship will also offer the intern an opportunity to get insight into the work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Department of Health and Social Care, and to learn about working on multilateral issues in an international context.

A supervisor will guide the intern and provide on-the-job training and evaluation.

We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible individual with excellent skills in communication (verbal and written) and organisation, willing to take the initiative. The successful candidate will have good analysis skills, and demonstrate a strong interest in developing their experience in global health security and the UN.

Main duties/ responsibilities: 

  • Monitoring meetings and events at the WHO and the UN, drafting reports from these meetings and, once cleared, circulating to relevant policy leads across government.
  • Participating and supporting in the organising of events and high-level visits.
  • Other administrative tasks as required.

  • Fluency in English (both oral and written);
  • Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in the field of health, international development or international relations;
  • Prior relevant internship or work experience in the field of health or at the UN, in health policy and/or diplomacy.

  • Knowledge of French or another UN language would be an asset;
  • Master’s Degree or equivalent, ideally in the field of health, international development or international relations.

Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing
5 October 2022
Internship
Fixed Term, Full-time
40
11 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Switzerland
UK Mission to the Office of the United Nations, Geneva
International Organisation Delegation
1
CHF
1450
1 November 2022

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Switzerland and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

United Kingdom, European Union and EFTA nationals do not require visa sponsorship along with Nationals of: Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Principality of Andorra, Principality of Monaco, San Marino, Singapore and Vatican. 

The UK Mission will offer the intern a monthly training allowance of 1,450 CHF. Please note that interns will need to arrange and pay for their own travel and accommodation, as well as any other living costs and are subject to Swiss taxes. This internship will be for a period of 11 months. 

When applicable, we encourage successful applicants (if from Europe or the UK) to obtain an Insurance Card (EHIC or GHIC) prior to entering Switzerland.

The Mission offers a contribution to the payment of travel insurance for the duration of internship, in place of Private Swiss Health Insurance that includes health & accident cover for all interns. 

The final appointment and commencement of internship will be dependent upon successful security clearance

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.

Interviews will be held remotely (TEAMS) 

Please be advised that the UK Mission will not be able to support any cost during the Recruitment and Selection process, Security Check 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.