Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Political
The British Embassy in Copenhagen is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for an Intern to support delivery of COP26-related activity in the lead up to the event in November, and to help build the event’s legacy. To understand Danish and UK priorities on climate and biodiveristy, to report on those priorities, and help identify synergies. To undertake logistical and organisational tasks in relation to COP26 itself.
During the internship, you will gain insight into, and become actively involved in a variety of interesting areas related to climate change and biodiversity, and specifically the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), such as:
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Assisting in the development and running of COP26 related events.
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Promoting COP26 to a Danish audience.
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Logistical tasks in relation to COP26.
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Working with other teams across the Embassy to help integration of climate change and biodiversity considerations into aspects of their work.
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Research and reporting on climate and biodiversity issues in Denmark.
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Promoting the UK position on climate and biodiversity issues.
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Engagement with Danish stakeholders and influencers on climate change.
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Supporting the creation of interesting and engaging campaign and media content on climate and biodiversity.
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We are looking to recruit a determined, self-sufficient, enterprising and results-oriented individual who is driven by an interest in climate change and biodiversity, international relations and public policy.
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Fluent in English and Danish with excellent communications skills (C1 level* according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
We imagine that you may have already gained some climate change, carbon management or biodiversity experience, perhaps in your studies or other internships, that you have strong interpersonal skills, fluent Danish and excellent English communication skills, and the ability to deliver on set objectives.
Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace, Engaging Internationally
18 July 2021
Internship
Fixed Term, Full-time, Intern
35
6 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Denmark
Copenhagen
British Embassy
1
1 September 2021
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Copenhagen are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Danish employment law.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Denmark and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
*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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