Political Intern

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 1

**Main Purpose of Job**:
The British Embassy in Mexico is part of a worldwide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We have an exciting opportunity for three Political Interns to join the Embassy’s Political Section.

It is an exciting time to be working at the UK Embassy in Mexico in support of our objectives.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Liaison with external stakeholders including civil society organisations and Mexican Government departments (at both federal and local level) to organise meetings and events.

2. Support project and programme design and implementation for UK Embassy priorities.

3. Analysis and drafting reports on UK priorities in Mexico, including elections, foreign policy, anti-corruption, and security.

4. Support on strategies related to UK priorities (e.g., elections, multilateral forums)

5. Support the wider Political, Press and Public Affairs Section with planning and organizing official events hosted by the Embassy.

6. Performing administrative duties: taking meeting notes, budget support, drafting correspondence, and providing overall administrative support for the assigned team’s daily tasks and events.

All employees of the Embassy network are expected to contribute to the corporate activity of the organization.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience 1
- A university-degree level course in or related to Political Science or equivalent (government, public administration, international relations, etc.). Students in the last semester will also be considered. Students in Master’s programmes will not be considered.
- Knowledge and interest in political issues within Mexico and internationally, particularly related to foreign policy, domestic politics, rule of law or human rights
- Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Spanish.
- Proactive and creative self-starter, and interest in learning new skills, prioritising self development.
- Organisation and time management skills, with a high-level attention to detail.
- Excellent teamwork approach
- works collaboratively across teams, as well as being able to work independently.
- Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written). No certification is required but this will be assessed at the interview stage.
- A general understanding of the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excell, Outlook, Microsoft Teams) or ability to learn.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 1
- Experience or strong interest in UK-Mexico relations.
- Experience working in international affairs.
- Experience or strong interest in global issues (e.g. human rights, UN, Open Government, transparency, etc.)

**Physical requirements**:

- Prolongued periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Setting up exhibitions and events may sometimes be physically demanding.
- Required behaviours 1- Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together Application deadline 1
- 7 February 2024

Grade 1
- Internship

Type of Position 1
- Part-Time, Intern, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

Working hours per week 1
- 25

Region 1
- Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean

Country/Territory 1
- Mexico

Location (City) 1
- Mexico City

Type of Post 1
- British Embassy

Number of vacancies 1
- 3

Salary Currency 1
- MXN

Stipend / Allowance 1
- $7,930.00 MXN

Start Date 1
- 18 March 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment 1

**Learning and Development Opportunities**:

- On-the-job training and access to courses and learning sets organized by wider British Embassy teams and the UK’s Diplomatic Academy.
- Turning classroom learning into real world experience.
- Wide networking opportunities.
- One-on-one support following a career plan.
- Career development and advancement (if available).
- Flexible work and work-life culture

**Working Patterns**:
Hybrid. The jobholder can work from home up to two days a week prior agreement with Line Manager on specific days but will need to be able to attend the office in-person at least three times a week.

Additional information 1

The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and enriching learning and development opportunities. All staff at the British Embassy and its Consulates in Mexico are expected to work towards the UK mission statement of Building a UK/Mexico partnership, which makes the world and us more prosperous and secure, and to embody the Embassy’s agreed values of Honesty, Respect, Inclusion and Professionalism.
- This is a paid internship.
- Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission’s salary (e.g. non-local national staff and UK spouses or partners) will have their salaries abated by a