Main purpose of job:
The intern will provide support across different areas of the Embassy, including communications, political affairs, projects, consular and corporate services. Through this opportunity, the Embassy will provide valuable work experience for an Ecuadorean university student. This role will be of particular benefit to those whose studies focus on fields relevant to the activities of the British Embassy Quito (BEQ). These could include but are not limited to communications, international relations, development studies and politics.
Roles and responsibilities:
The intern will support the political, communications and projects team across a wide range of areas including research and briefings on key political, social and economic issues of interest to the UK, and will help with the Embassy’s communication efforts through social media channels, supporting the delivery of Embassy-funded projects and events. The intern will also provide support related to other-section events and visits, as well as other ad hoc tasks required to assist with the functioning of the Embassy.In addition, all members of the BEQ staff play an important role in responding to crises, should they arise. The intern will receive crisis training to enable them to fulfil this part of the role.
Essential on arrival:
You must be eligible under the relevant Ecuadorean legal requirements, namely that you must be currently enrolled in a Higher Education institution at an undergraduate level.
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Proficient
Desirable skills / experience / qualifications:
Applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Ecuador at the 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.
6-month Civil Contract:
Monthly internship salary of US$460 + IESS contributions paid by Embassy in full
Appointment will be subject to confirmation of a background and security clearance. The successful candidate will be required to provide timely documentation to support these processes.
Learning and development opportunities:
Mandatory Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) e-learning training:
The FCDO is committed to learning and development for all its employees, including interns. A wide variety of optional training is available, to be scheduled around work commitments.
Interns also have the option of completing the International Academy Foundation Course. The course is equivalent to a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in UK Foreign Policy and Diplomacy, a UK-recognised qualification.
Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 23 April 2026
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.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
