Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
Internship
Main purpose of job:
As part of the Department for International Trade (DIT) at the British Embassy in Mexico, this position will support the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) team to promote relevant investment opportunities for Mexican companies in the UK..
The job entails liaising with key contacts and partners in the UK and Mexico, carrying out business and market research to share commercial intelligence with interested parties, replying to enquiries from Mexican companies about the UK ecosystem, assisting in the delivery of commercial missions and events, as well as keeping track of administrative tasks.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
- Supporting senior colleagues in advising investors and prospective investors from Mexico to the UK with market reports, connections, advice and general support on internationalising.
- Conducting business and market research as needed.
- Monitoring the media/internet for opportunities and bringing relevant information to the attention of colleagues in the UK and Mexico.
- Following up on enquiries from Mexican companies.
- Assisting in the organisation of activities/events/missions/visits.
- Preparing sector-focused presentations.
- Collaborating in keeping track of, and updating, databases and our CRM system (Data Hub) to ensure our pipeline and engagement activities are up to date.
- Assisting in communication with members of the FDI regional team (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile).
- Performing other administrative tasks as required.
Internships will run until 31 December 2021 and may be renewed for an addition 6 months. Must be available for a period of 6 months.
Mixed working pattern: 5 hours a day during weekdays negotiable with Line Manager.
Embassy operational times (working pattern should be between these time periods):
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 – 16:30 Friday: 8:00 – 14:00
- Ability to research and complete administrative tasks on time and to a high standard;
- Some translation abilities (English-Spanish);
- In the process of attaining a Bachelor’s Degree in economics, trade, business administration, finance, statistics or international relations related subjects; or appropriate business experience;
- Bilingual (fluent level in both Spanish and English);
- Proactive and with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Evidence of trade or investment related experience or interest;
- Knowledge of the UK offer to foreign investors;
- Experience of both the UK and Latin American business environments and cultures;
- Proficient user of MS Office (especially Excel) and previous experience with CRM.
Collaborating and Partnering, Achieving Commercial Outcomes, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
14 September 2021
Internship
Intern
25
Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
Mexico
Mexico City
British Embassy
1
MXN
$4,514
25 October 2021
Learning and development opportunities:
The chosen candidate will undertake the DIT Induction course.
Depending on availability, the chosen candidate would be eligible to take internal courses to become better acquainted with the UK offer and areas of expertise.
Candidates must be able to live and work in Mexico in their own right. The successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance and professional reference checks.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
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