Political and Communications Intern

hace 2 semanas


Panamá, Panamá, Panamá Foreign & Commonwealth Office A tiempo completo
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 1

Main purpose of job:

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Conduct research, report, briefings on issues of interest to the British government including: domestic politics, human rights, foreign policy, and other topics as assigned.
  • Attend events relevant to the Political section's work, e.g. at National Assembly, universities, government agencies, international affairs organisations, etc.
  • Write summaries of internal and external meetings
  • Support the organisation of and participate in events hosted by the Embassy.
  • Produce social media content (e.g. filming at locations, assisting with lights, sound and video equipment)
  • Create communications strategies for different yearly campaigns.
  • Cover embassy events (e.g. taking photos and videos, social media coverage, interacting with press)
  • Design graphics and edit video content for publication.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience - Computer literate

  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to work well independently and within a team
  • Comprehensive sense on domestic politics
  • Intermediate graphic design (e.g. Canva) and video editing/shooting skills (e.g. Capcut, Instagram Reels, TikTok)
  • Creative and strategic mindset
  • Recently completed or working towards a college degree (junior level and up), preferably in a related field (e.g. Political Science, International Relations, Communications, Law)

Language requirements:
English and Spanish

Level of language required:
Fluent


Desirable qualifications, skills and experience - Academic Background: Pursuing or have recently completed studies in Political Science, International Relations, Communications, or related fields.


  • Digital Skills: Experience with social media, graphic design, or content management platforms.
  • Initiative and organization: Show initiative in identifying and pursuing new opportunities or areas of interest


Required behaviours 1
  • Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together Application deadline 25 April 2024
Grade - Administrative Assistant (AA)

Type of Position - Full-time, Fixed Term

Working hours per week - 37

Duration of Post - 12 months

Region - Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean

Country/Territory - Panama

Location (City) - Panama City

Type of Post - British Embassy

Number of vacancies - 1

Salary Currency - USD

Salary - US$800.00

Start Date - 10 June 2024

End Date - 9 June 2025

Other benefits and conditions of employment 1

Please note that all applicants must be fluent in both English and Spanish.


Office hours in the embassy are 8am-5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-1pm on Fridays, though there is scope for flexible working arrangements, which can be agreed with the Line Manager.

This job involves flexible working, sometimes working late nights due to official events and networking receptions, prior discussion with Line Manager.


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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