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Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT, Internship

Main purpose of job: 

To support the Trade and Investment section on a wide range of issues from trade promotion, market access, trade policy and other activities.

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

  • Trade Promotion:  assist the Trade and Investment section to identify business opportunities for UK companies; conduct market research and reports on different sectors in Costa Rica and Nicaragua; update business contacts; organisational support with trade events, both virtual and in person.
  • Market access and Trade Policy: Monitor press on trade and economic issues of interest to the UK, conduct research on specific market access topics assigned by team.
  • General: Provide general logistical support to the Trade and Investment section.
  • Candidates should be currently pursuing or have completed a university degree in any of the following areas including, but not limited to International Relations, Political Science, Business Administration, Customs Management, Economics;
  • Must have excellent computer skills, particularly MS Outlook and MS Office packages;
  • Must be able to work independently and remotely. Must possess own computer;
  • Language: English and Spanish written and oral (fluent);
  • Must have the legal status to live and work in Costa Rica.
  • Candidate must possess excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communications skills.

2 November 2021
Internship
Part-Time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
24
Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
Costa Rica
San Jose
British Embassy
2
USD
$300 (Stipend)
13 December 2021

Learning and development opportunities:

This is an internship and, as such, it will be designed around the individual’s desire to learn and develop. It will offer the right candidate the opportunity to understand how a diplomatic mission operates and see the type of work we do.

Working patterns:

Line managers will set the working pattern in agreement with the intern. The maximum hours worked per week are 24 hours for a period of 3 months, with the possibility of an additional 3 months where appropriate. The Embassy will provide the Intern with a subsidy of $300 per month.

Applications should be submitted in English in the form of an application form, a covering letter (max. 1 page) setting out why you would like this internship opportunity and what value you would bring to the role, together with a CV (max. 2 pages) and two references. All attachments must be submitted in English.

Remember to check your inbox regularly, as communications from the recruiter will be conducted electronically.

If you do not hear from us by 5 November, please assume you have not been successful this time.

The British Embassy San Jose is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

Appointment will be subject to confirmation of a background and security clearance.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.