Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT
Main purpose of job
The Department for International Trade (DIT) is the Trade and Investment Promotion and Negotiation organisation for the UK. We promote British trade and investment across the world; we support UK businesses overseas and attract foreign investment to our shores. We have 3,000 staff across the globe in over 100 countries.
DIT divides the world into 9 regions, each led by Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner. The Latin American and the Caribbean Region (LATAC) is led from Sao Paulo. The network is represented in 19 posts with a team of over 140.
The UK’s Department for International Trade in Ecuador is recruiting a creative and proactive person for the position of intern at the British Embassy in Quito to contribute to our ambition of supporting British businesses to increase their exports to Ecuador.
In doing so, the Embassy will provide valuable work experience for young Ecuadorean university students, and particularly those who are studying in fields of interest to the British Embassy. These include international relations, trade, economics, law and business administration.
The position will report directly to the Director of Trade & Investment in Ecuador. It will start in July 2021, subject to the successful receipt of the required security clearance.
Roles and responsibilities
- Support the team by carrying out market research in key sectors for UK trade with Ecuador
- Produce one pagers in regulatory information and business advice for public procurement and for the sectors: life sciences, agribusiness, mining and renewable energy.
- Assist in the organisation of virtual events: develop database, draw up agenda, produce comms material
- Work as a flexible member of the Embassy to support wider Embassy work as needed and other cross-government activities
- Be an active member of the regional DIT LATAC team: taking part in various regional events, webinars and all relevant staff meetings
Interest in trade and political issues.
Must have the legal status to live and work in Ecuador.
Applicant must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree or applicant may have completed study credits, but has not submitted dissertation.
Language requirements
Language: Spanish and English
Level of language required: Fluent both orally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities.
Changing and Improving, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace
30 May 2021
Internship
Fixed Term
30 (the intern can work a minimum of 25 hours and maximum 30 hours)
6 months
Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
Ecuador
Quito
British Embassy
1
12 July 2021
Monthly internship salary of US$400 + 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.
Working patterns
Availability to work 25-30 hours per week. Flexibility in working hours according to Embassy’s opening hours:
Monday – Thursday: 08.00 – 16.30
Friday: 08.00 – 13.00
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