View Vacancy - Intern for UK Permanent Delegation to UNESCO (FRA21.248)

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UK Mission
Public Diplomacy

The British Embassy in Paris is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. It is also part of the UK’s France Network (including offices in Lyon, Bordeaux and Marseille and representation to international organisations in Paris (OECD and UNESCO) and Strasbourg (CoE)) and is now looking to recruit an Intern for UK Permanent Delegation to UNESCO.

The intern will cover the following policy areas: Education, Science, Culture, Media Freedom, Internal and External Communications.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Liaising with UK government departments to develop the UK approach to important policy issues at UNESCO;
  • Helping the Delegation drive forward UK priorities in key UNESCO policy-focused committees such as the Executive Board and the General Conference;
  • Monitoring key UNESCO policy meetings and outputs, and producing regular reports for officials in Whitehall in the FCO network;
  • Providing logistical and policy support for high-level events and visits to UNESCO, including attending preparatory meetings, writing briefings and official reports;
  • Identifying further opportunities for the UK to benefit from UNESCO’s current and future work streams to achieve policy objectives;
  • Supporting the relevant team with ad hoc specific activities.
  • Full professional proficiency in English and French, including excellent writing skills* (C1 Level)- assessed at interview (Interns will work in both languages)
  • Master’s degree (completed or in progress) in International Relations, International Public Policy/Law.
  • Excellent communication skills (including written/spoken English) with an ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.
  • Knowledge/interest public policy, education, culture and foreign policy.
  • The ability to deliver quickly, and show flexibility in the face of changing priorities or demands.
  • Resourcefulness and ability to act on own initiative, with an ability to find creative solutions and knowing when to ask for support/guidance.
  • Good project management skills and an understanding of how to present information.
  • Self-starter, drive and enthusiasm, with the ability to deliver, working as a part of a team.
  • Resourcefulness and ability to act own initiative, with an ability to find creative solutions and knowing when to ask for support/guidance.
6 August 2021
Internship
Full-time
35
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
France
Paris
British Embassy
1
EUR
1000 ( internship allowance)
15 September 2021

This is a  full-time and temporary internship position of up to 6 months, with target start date mid September. 

At the beginning of your internship you should be able to provide us with a convention de stage provided by your university/higher education establishment and liability Insurance to cover your period of internship at the British Embassy.

All appointments are subject to professional background check satisfactory security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to provide a copy of his/her passport or national identity card for all nationalities held, an up-to-date criminal record (casier judiciaire) for recent countries of residence (which can be obtained online at https://www.cjn.justice.gouv.fr/cjn/b3/eje20 ), two written proofs of address (utility invoices and/or bank statements) and two references.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in France are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local French employment law and FCDO guidance for Country Based Staff. The posts we offer are not an entry point into the UK’s Diplomatic Service.

Your application will only be considered if you follow the guidance below:

  • Your application must be sent in English only.
  • Your application must clearly indicate all nationalities you hold.

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

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

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.

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

Languages: *Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment  levels  please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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.