Main purpose of job

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) at the British Embassy in Panama City is seeking a full‑time Intern to join its dynamic trade team. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated individual with a strong interest in international commerce and a desire to learn in a multicultural environment.

The Intern will report to the Export Campaigns Manager and work closely with the Regional Director for Central America and the Dominican Republic. The role will support the team’s core objective of promoting trade and facilitating business opportunities for UK companies across Panama and Central America.

Roles and responsiblities

Export Campaigns & Market Support

• Support the trade team in delivering the objectives of priority export campaigns across Panama and Central America.
• Assist with market research and help maintain up‑to‑date intelligence across multiple sectors in Central America, identifying trends, opportunities, and barriers to trade.
• Support Export Campaigns Managers in the planning and delivery of trade missions, official visits, and promotional activities.

Stakeholder Engagement & Events

• Coordinate meetings with public‑ and private‑sector stakeholders, including scheduling, confirmations, and follow‑up communications.
• Job shadow DBT Export Campaigns Managers in meetings, acting as a note‑taker and supporting the preparation of briefings, readouts, and action points.
• Support the organisation and delivery of DBT‑led and cross‑Mission events, including guest list management and RSVP tracking.

Administration, Information & Communications Support

• Maintain and update stakeholder information in CRM systems, ensuring accurate and timely record‑keeping.
• Prepare agendas, one‑pagers, briefing packs, programmes, and logistical materials for official visits and commercial activities.
• Collaborate with new ideas, directions, and tools for communications that facilitate the completion of the team’s objectives.

• Recently completed or towards completion of a first-level/bachelor’s university degree, preferably in related fields (e.g. Business Management, International Relations, Law, Marketing or Industrial Engineering).
• fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish.
• IT proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Academic GPA of 2.00 (of 3.00) or higher or equivalent.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Ability of work independently with little supervision and pro-actively to complete assignments.
• Team player and customer service oriented.    
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Legal status to live and work in Panama in your own right, from time of Application.