View Vacancy - Political and Communications Intern

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Job Category

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

Job Subcategory

Political

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

To prepare the daily press report for the review of the Political and Security Officer;
To support the Communications Officer in managing the Embassy’s social media accounts;
To lead in the organisation of the Embassy’s cultural activities;
To assist in the research and editing of ad hoc reports;
To support the Communications Officer in other media activities;
To support the Political and Communications Team in the updating of contact databases (including Chevening).
To coordinate and/or provide logistical support for events;
To administratively support Embassy projects;
To carry out other administrative duties;
To represent the Embassy in specific events and write minutes;
To assist the Political and Communications Team in other activities when needed.

Main purpose of job: Support the Political and Communications Team in the areas of political reporting, communications & social media, cooperation, human rights and Chevening scholarships.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

- Excellent writings skills (both in English and Spanish).

- Strong understanding of political issues in Venezuela.

- Proactive and ability to learn quickly. Good knowledge of MS Office software.

Language: English/Spanish

Level of language required: Proficient (both written and oral).

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

All introductory courses including PRISM trainings. FCO social media trainings.

Application deadline

26 May 2019

Grade

Internship

Type of Position

Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

Region

Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean

Country/Territory

Venezuela

Location (City)

Caracas

Type of Post

British Embassy

Start Date

8 July 2019

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This opportunity is closed to applications.