Digital & Economic Intern (Cheg23.093) - Geneve, Schweiz - Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
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Geneve, Schweiz

vor 1 Woche

Lena Schneider

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Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)


Who are we?


The UK Mission to the United Nations (UN) & World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva represents the interests and policies of the UK at the international organisations in Geneva.


We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us for an
internship within the UK Mission's Trade and Economic team.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to delivering key UK objectives under the UK's Integrated Review of Security, Defence and Foreign Policy in areas such as economic cooperation, trade, standards and regulation, sustainable development and science and digital technologies, and to promote UK and global prosperity through the rules-based international system.


Main purpose of job:


Roles and responsibilities:


  • Supporting delivery of UK economic, foreign policy and sustainable development objectives at international organisations. These may include organisations focusing on economic cooperation and development (e.g. UN Economic Commission for Europe, World Trade Organisation and UN Conference on Trade and Development); digital and communications (e.g. International Telecommunication Union) and science and tech (e.g. CERN).
  • Coordinating visit programmes for e.g. senior visitors from the UK government to Geneva
  • Conducting background research on new issues of interest
  • Writing briefings for meetings between senior members of the UK Mission and representatives of international organisations and other stakeholders
  • Providing administrative and crosscutting policy support to the Digital, Tech and Intellectual Property subteam at the UK Mission as required.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience

  • Fluent written and spoken English (C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages);
  • Currently enrolled or recent graduate (in the last 5 years);
  • Written communication (motivation, behaviour question);
  • Ability to plan and execute work in an independent and proactive manner within agreed objectives and guidance;
  • Highly motivated and adaptable, with the ability to deliver in fastpaced environments;
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills, with the ability to tailor communications to different audiences and to distil complex topics in an accessible way;
  • A good team player, with the ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of people in a professional context;
  • Strong interest in international diplomacy and the multilateral system;
  • Willingness to undergo a mandatory security check.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

  • Background/experience in science and technology, sustainable development, trade/economic policy or international relations;
  • Prior experience of working internationally, engaging with multilateral institutions and/or in a diplomatic setting.


  • Required behaviours

  • Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Leadership, Working Together Application deadline Application deadline day Application deadline month Application deadline year
  • 5 March 2023
Grade

  • Internship
Type of Position

  • Fixed Term
Working hours per week

  • 40
Duration of Post

  • 11 months
Region

  • Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Country/Territory

  • Switzerland
Location (City)

  • UK Mission to the Office of the United Nations, Geneva
Type of Post

  • International Organisation Delegation
Number of vacancies

  • 1
Salary Currency

  • CHF
Salary

  • 1
450

Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year

  • 1
June 2023

Other benefits and conditions of employment

All applicants should have permission to live and work in Switzerland.


United Kingdom, European Union and EFTA nationals do not require visa sponsorship along with Nationals of: Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Principality of Andorra, Principality of Monaco, San Marino, Singapore and Vatican.


Where applicable, we encourage successful applicants (if from Europe or the UK) to obtain an Insurance Card (EHIC or GHIC) prior to entering Switzerland.


The Mission offers a contribution to the payment of travel insurance for the duration of internship, in place of Private Swiss Health Insurance that includes health & accident cover for all interns.

The final appointment and commencement of internship will be dependent upon successful security clearance.

Additional information

Interviews will be held remotely (TEAMS)


Please be advised that the UK Mission will not be able to support any cost during the Recruitment and Selection process, Security Check nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

- _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._
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