The British Embassy in Muscat is part of a worldwide network that represents the UK’s political, economic, security, and consular interests overseas. We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual for a Networks and Partnerships Intern on a fixed-term contract of five (5) months, ending in November 2026.

The Networks and Partnerships Intern will manage the Programmes Team’s networks, deliver events and engagement. The role will span many areas of focus, such as art, sport, digital innovation, business, sustainability, and opportunities for women and youth. The role will also support the Embassy’s communications, corporate objectives and crisis management.

Roles and responsibilities:

This is a diverse role managing the effective delivery of Programmes Team events and engagement. You will be responsible for networks and data management, ensuring successful event delivery, communication and compliance. This role will work closely with the Programme Manager, Tamkeen Coordinator, other Embassy teams, and is managed by the Head of Programmes.

The job requires you to:

• Work independently and proactively on a day-to-day basis, exercising good judgement and escalating to the Head of Programmes when required.
• Solve problems, make event decisions and upward recommendations based on sound interpretation and evidence.
• Utilise engagement skills to develop relationships with a range of stakeholders and networks.
• Develop and translate event and communications materials.
• Work with colleagues in the Programmes team and across the Embassy, such as Chancery, Trade and Comms, to ensure alignment with other Embassy activities and objectives.
• Collaborate with the wider Embassy to support crisis, culture, cohesion and continuous professional development.
• Overseen by the Head of Programmes, you will manage resources to design and deliver a range of events and network engagement activities.

You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills in a broad range of areas such as project management, stakeholder engagement, events and data management.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required. 

Key Behaviours:

The candidate will need to demonstrate the following behaviours and the values of who we are during the interview:

• Delivering at Pace – Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
• Communicating and Influencing – Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
• Working Together – Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
• Managing a Quality Service – Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.

Our Values:

The British Embassy Values (Trust, Respect, Integrity and One Team) are important in helping us to deliver for the UK internationally. Wherever we work in the world, we share a set of values that guides our decision-making, sets standards for our behaviour and helps us deliver the UK’s national interest internationally.

• Trust: Be reliable, open, and dependable in our actions and communications.
• Respect: Acknowledging each other’s skills, opinions, and experiences and honouring each other’s ideas, beliefs, and culture.
• Integrity: Taking responsibility for our decisions and actions and standing up for what is right, not what is easy.
• One Team: Being kind, helpful, supportive, open to challenge so that we can all work at our best towards achieving the same goal.

These values are underpinned by the UK Civil Service values (Integrity, Honesty, Objectivity, Impartiality) and complemented by values all One HMG colleagues bring from their own department, service or administration.

• Proficiency in English and Arabic both written and spoken with ability to express ideas and messages clearly.
• Proven resilience and experience of managing multiple workstreams concurrently and delivering to tight deadlines.
• A proactive and flexible approach, taking the initiative to work with others to ensure objectives are achieved across the Embassy.
• Proven ability to manage a range of stakeholders and develop a range of networks and contacts.
• Able to express ideas and messages clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Competent IT and computer skills. Proficiency in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).