View Vacancy - Defence and Security Intern

Main purpose of job

The British Embassy in Asuncion is seeking a university student or recent graduate to participate in its internship programme. The successful candidate can expect to gain experience of collaboration and working in teams, written and verbal communication, planning, and gain expertise in international government and multilateral relations.

We are looking for a capable researcher, a competent multi-tasker, a proactive team player, with strong writing skills.

The intern will assist the Defence and Security team (based in Asuncion and Buenos Aires) to promote the UK as a force for good and develop work opportunities with key stakeholders.

Roles and responsibilities 

The Defence and Security intern’ duties include a diverse number of responsibilities, including but not limited to, the following:

-          Provide support to the Defence and Security Officer in the development of bilateral activities and ad-hoc projects.

-          Conduct open source research into defence and security matters and produce reports for the Defence and Security team. Value added will be analysis on this research hence, an inquiring mind and analytical skills is vital.

-          To lead on the creation and development of a Defence and Security’ alumni database and the subsequent creation of a network’ newsletter.

-          To help identify possible work and development opportunities, stakeholders and partners.

-          Monitoring media for specific news and references.

-          Work on special events and provide logistical support to initiatives.

- Currently studying last year of university degree or graduated no more than 1 year ago in International Relations, Political Sciences, Journalism, or a relevant subject to the vacancy.

- Fluent in both written and spoken English and Spanish;

- Good IT skills: MS Office package especially Word and Excel, strong online research skills;

- Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate relationship building both internally and externally;

- Ability to manage own work with minimal supervision and work effectively under tight deadlines;

- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and strong on follow-up;

- Strong self-motivation;

- Should be a proactive and creative self-starter with the ability to learn quickly.

- Customer focussed and good team player.

- Must have the right to work in Paraguay.

Language requirements

Language: English and Spanish

Level of language required: Spanish: Native or C1, English: C1.

Must have the legal status to live and work in Paraguay.