View Vacancy – Chevening Programme and Political Team Intern

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View Vacancy – Chevening Programme and Political Team Intern

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Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

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Job Subcategory

Private Office

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Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of the Internship:

To support the Chevening Officer in administrative and logistical duties, the implementation of projects, the organisation of events and other general tasks for the management of the Chevening Scholarships Programme in Colombia. Chevening is the UK’s flagship scholarships programme to enable outstanding emerging leaders to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK.

Responsibilities will include to support project management and the logistical organisation of events, including receptions and public presentations (both in-person and online). Other important tasks entail the logistical support for sifting and interviewing Chevening candidates and constant updating of databases and other information for the success of the programme. The intern will also support communications (liaising with the Embassy’s communications team) and will constantly engage with the Chevening Alumni Association of Colombia for joint activities and tasks for the visibility and management of the programme.

There will also be opportunities to support the broader Political Section, including attending internal or external meetings and events; providing inputs for political reporting; supporting possible activities involving the Ambassador or Deputy Head of Mission; other opportunities that may arise.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the intern be expected to achieve?:

Chevening (65%):

Arrange the logistics and services for Chevening, including by liaising with external partners or suppliers and attending events. This may require helping to transport and set up banners and other branding materials.
Deliver other logistical and administrative tasks related to Chevening, like remote or in-persons presentations or events during the core marketing campaign (July-November 2025).
Liaise with the Comms team for logistics and/or relevant information for media and/or external stakeholders.
Identify reliable and value for money suppliers and build good relationships. Keep records of suppliers, services and support financial management of specific events.
Liaise with the Communications Team or the Chevening Alumni Association Colombia for the production of social media or internal communications content.

Political section (35%):

Support the logistics of wider activities of the Political Section (including accommodation, transport, catering, audiovisual equipment and any special needs).
Attend meetings with internal or external stakeholders and prepare relevant readouts.
Contribute to political reporting and monitoring.

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Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential on arrival:

Currently enrolled in the last semesters of university degree in communications, international relations, political science, education or a related subject at a Colombian university.
Must have the availability of at least 6 months before my graduation date (to complete internship)
Available full-time.
Responsible, enthusiastic and committed during the learning experience.
Able to interact and collaborate effectively with different teams.
Deliver effective results to deadlines.
Fluent in both written and spoken English and Spanish.
Experience in event management.
Proficient use of the editing software Canva.
Availability to start their internship on the proposed date: To be defined with candidate

Language requirements:

Language: English & Spanish.

Level of language required: Fluency in English and Spanish – at least B2 level according to the CEFR.

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Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Desirable:

Knowledge and interest in politics and current affairs.
Knowledge of organising online events using MS Teams.
Interest in the UK and its work in Colombia.
Strong drafting skills in English and Spanish.

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Required behaviours

Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

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Application deadline

15 June 2025

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Grade

Internship

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Type of Position

Intern, Fixed Term

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Working hours per week

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Duration of Post

6 months

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Region

Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean

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Country/Territory

Colombia

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Location (City)

Bogota

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Type of Post

British Embassy

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Number of vacancies

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Stipend / Allowance

COP $1,423,500 as monthly Stipend

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Start Date

14 July 2025

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Other benefits and conditions of employment

Applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Colombia

Learning and development opportunities:

The selected candidate will be expected to develop under the 70-20-10 learning model (70% through experience, 20% by collaborating with others and 10% through formal training).

The candidate will have access to the FCDO’s online learning platforms and the opportunity to attend specific academic events.

Internship patterns:

Office hours: Mondays to Thursdays 8:30 to 17:00

Fridays 8:30 to 13:30

Due to the nature of education fairs and other public events involving Chevening, the intern might be required to support activities out of normal office hours and/or weekends. As per Embassy policy, this will be compensated via the TOIL mechanism.

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Additional information

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 15 June 2025.

All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.

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