Main purpose of job:

The British Embassy in Mexico is part of a worldwide network representing British climate, development, political, economic and consular interests overseas. We have an exciting opportunity for an internship programme to support the Embassy’s Climate and Development teams. This is a new position within the Climate and Development Sections at the British Embassy, which will give the successful candidate plenty of opportunity to learn new skills and develop existing ones.

The successful candidate will have the chance to work face-to-face with diplomats and senior managers and be involved in the diplomatic life of an Embassy. This is an exciting and challenging position, which covers a wide range of analytical and policy tasks as well as administrative and logistical ones. It will involve contact with most sections of the Embassy and a range of external contacts in Mexico and in the UK. We often work under time pressure in a fast-paced environment. 

The core purpose of the Climate and Development Intern is to play a key role in supporting the Embassy’s efforts to strengthen UK-Mexico cooperation across a wide range of strategic priorities. These include sustainable development and governance, climate action and biodiversity, science diplomacy, technology development and innovation, sustainable finance and public policy. The successful candidate will work with the Development and Climate team directly helping with travel assignments to ensure high-quality outcomes, will assist in delivering impactful projects, coordinating events, conducting research, and engaging with stakeholders from government, academia, civil society, and the private sector.

Roles and responsibilities:

The British Embassy in Mexico City is looking for a Climate and Development Intern to support the work with the Climate and Development teams, aligned with the UK’s objectives in Mexico on a range of issues.

This is a varied and challenging position, which covers a wide range of climate and development related tasks as well as administrative duties. 

Some activities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative and logistical assistance to the Climate and Development teams, including attending meetings, taking notes, drafting documents, coordinating travel, and supporting internal communications.
• Assist in the planning and execution of events, workshops, and official visits. Tasks include managing invitations, booking venues and catering, setting up spaces, and post-event follow-up.
• Support efforts to strengthen relationships with key partners across government, academia, the private sector, and civil society. This includes helping organise meetings, drafting agendas, and contributing to strategic dialogues.
• Conduct research on Mexican science and technology policies, climate finance, biodiversity, and digital transformation. Contribute to briefings, presentations, and reports that inform Embassy strategy and outreach.
• Work with the Science and Technology Network (STN) Manager to identify opportunities for UK-Mexico collaboration. Assist in mapping the science landscape, exploring commercial opportunities, and supporting related programmes.
• Support the Programme Team organising stakeholder meetings and arranging  programme board meetings logistics.
• Help manage outreach efforts, including preparing newsletters, social media content, and other materials that highlight UK-Mexico cooperation in climate, development, and innovation.
• Support the implementation of climate and development-related initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and effective coordination with UK and Mexican institutions.

• Experience or strong interest in UK-Mexico relations.
• Studying or just graduated from an undergraduate degree in International Relations, Climate, Science, Technology or International Development.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills in both English and Spanish, able to facilitate relationship with a wide range of stakeholders.
• We are looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active and self-motivated intern.
• Should be a proactive and creative self-starter with the ability to learn quickly.
• Organisation and time management skills, with a high-level attention to detail.
• Good teamwork abilities – being able to liaise with people over requirements and ask for help when needed but also 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.
• An understanding of video conference software or ability to learn.
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Experience working in an international office environment.

Language Requirements: 
Language: English, Spanish
Level of Language Required: Fluent