Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Political
Main Purpose of Job
The British High Commission is the official representation of the British Government in Cameroon and provides non-resident representation to Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
This desirable internship role supports the BHC political and trade team on key tasks: political research, events management and communication with key stakeholders in Cameroon and beyond.
This is a varied and interesting position working in the heart of the diplomatic and delivery side of the British High Commission. You will provide administrative and research support to any or all of our priority work strands that include political, conflict, climate, humanitarian, human rights, governance, trade and investment. You may be asked to help on our project delivery with local or international partners. It will involve contact with most sections of the High Commission.
The job provides an opportunity to learn and contribute to British diplomacy first hand in a fast-paced environment.
We will support you in developing yourself with access to the FCDO’s online courses, as well as shadowing of members of the BHC in their meetings and other engagements. At the end of your time as an intern you will be comfortable with how a major diplomatic entity is run in Cameroon.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct research on particular political issues to assist UK policy development
- Support on drafting communications in English and French to support the diplomatic work of the BHC
- Occasional translation
- Support in organising meetings and large events that further the objectives of the British Government in Cameroon, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea
- Support the political and communications team on a variety of other tasks, ranging from administrative to policy
- Customer service: responding to inquiries
- Provide ad-hoc support to other sections
- Experience in political analysis and reporting
- Experience working with media sources
- Desired fields of study include political and social sciences, law, economics
- A degree in any other field with evidence of interest in politics, communications and international affairs will be considered
Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace
5 November 2021
Internship
Fixed Term
36 hours
6 months
Africa
Cameroon
Yaounde
British High Commission
CFA 125, 000 (Stipend)
15 December 2021
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
Staff induction, on-the-job opportunities and a wide range of UK Civil Service/FCO Diplomatic Academy e-courses on diplomacy, policy and communications amongst others.
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The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Yaounde are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Cameroon.
All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
1.Obtain the relevant permit
2.Pay the fees for the permit
3.Make arrangements to relocate
4.Meet the costs to relocation
Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
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