Main purpose of job:

The British High Commission is seeking an Economic Intern to support UK government understanding of economic issues in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean (and wider region) by delivering economic reporting.  This is a great opportunity to gain experience within the diplomatic and economic field while helping to foster the relationship between the UK and the Eastern Caribbean.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Provide economic reporting and analysis, in liaison with political team and economic adviser, for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, and the broader Caribbean region.
• Highlight and communicate key economic statistics, news and events in a concise and timely manner, working with the political team and economic adviser to understand and communicate their wider significance.
• Keep (excel) economic database up to data and accessible on Microsoft Teams.
• Support economic adviser with reviewing any key Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) reports and key regional economic reports.
• Assist with planning and logistics for economic missions and visits.
• Learning and Development: Develop analysis, presentation and communication skills, learn about how an international organisation operates.

• Must have the legal status to live and work in Barbados
• Undergraduate degree in majority economics
• The ability to read and interpret data accurately
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy across all MS platforms and other data platforms, including excel, with the ability to learn new computer software quickly
• Excellent planning and administrative skills
• The ability to work effectively in remote location
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a larger, virtual team
• References, preferably professional, will be requested

Language requirements: 

Language: English
Level of language required: Full professional proficiency