View Vacancy - Economic Intern

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

Main purpose of job:

To support UK government understanding of economic issues in Jamaica (and wider region) by delivering economic reporting.  


Roles and responsibilities:

  • Provide economic reporting and analysis on Jamaica and the broader Caribbean region in liaison with the Political & Comms team, Development team and the Economic Adviser.
  • Highlight and communicate key economic statistics, news and events in a concise and timely manner, working with the Political Secretary and Economic Adviser to understand and communicate their wider significance.
  • Keep (excel) economic database up to data and accessible on Microsoft Teams.
  • Support Economic Adviser with reviewing any key Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) reports and key regional economic reports.
  • Assist with planning and logistics for economic missions, other visits and areas of work involving the Political & Communications team.

Resources managed:

Learning and Development: Develop analysis, presentation and communication skills, learn about how an international organisation operates.

Essential on arrival:

  • Undergraduate degree in majority economics
  • The ability to read and interpret data accurately
  • Intermediate to advanced computer literacy across all MS platforms and other data platforms, including excel, with the ability to learn new computer software quickly
  • Excellent planning and administrative skills
  • The ability to work flexibly within the team and occasionally work remotely if required
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Good Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as part of a larger, virtual team
  • References, preferably professional, will be requested

Language requirements: 

Language: English (Proficiency)


Desirable skills:

  • Ideally Masters (or currently completing) in majority economics
  • Detail and delivery oriented
  • Demonstrable research skills
  • Interest in international development, politics and diplomacy
  • Some relevant previous work experience
Communicating and Influencing, Developing Self and Others, Working Together
30 July 2025
Internship
Intern, Fixed Term
39
7 months
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
Jamaica
Kingston
British High Commission
1
monthly
J$162,005.36
22 September 2025
Candidates must have the legal status to live and work in Jamaica at time of application. 
    
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g. some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.   
    
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second of subsequent candidate.   

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 30 July 2025

All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.