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UK Mission
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Who are we?
The UK Mission to the UN & WTO in Geneva represents the interests and policies of the UK at many international organisations in Geneva and is recruiting a highly motivated Health Intern.
Are you ready to step into the world of international policy and help shape global health outcomes? At the UK Mission to the UN & WTO in Geneva, you will play an active role at the heart of multilateral decision-making.
The UK Mission in Geneva prioritises dignity and respect at work. We value respect, inclusiveness, empowerment, teamwork and kindness.
Main purpose of job:
As our Health Intern, you won’t just observe—you’ll contribute. You’ll support the UK delegation’s work with the United Nations, particularly the World Health Organization (WHO), gaining first-hand experience of how global health policy is negotiated and delivered.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Monitoring WHO and UN meetings, negotiations, press conferences, and events
- Drafting clear, concise reports and circulating them to UK Government policy leads
- Supporting the planning and delivery of health-related events and high-level visits
- Managing and triaging the Health Team inbox, ensuring information reaches the right stakeholders
- Providing general administrative support to keep the team running smoothly
- Getting involved in corporate activities across the Mission (e.g. major events such as the King’s Birthday Party)
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Our Ideal Candidate shows:
- fluency in written and spoken English (C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, ideally in the field of Health, International Development or International Relations
- A demonstrated interest in global health, health rights or similar
- An open, co-operative attitude
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Experience drafting, writing, and/or reporting
- IT literacy
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Nice to have:
- Prior relevant volunteering or work experience in the field of Health, Diplomacy, or within the multilateral system an advantage
- Knowledge of French or another UN language would be an asset
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
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5 July 2026
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Internship
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Intern
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Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
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Switzerland
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UK Mission to the Office of the United Nations, Geneva
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UK Delegation
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CHF
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monthly
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1,450
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1 September 2026
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The UK Mission will offer the intern a monthly training allowance of 1,450 CHF. Please note that interns will need to arrange and pay for their own travel and accommodation, as well as any other living costs and are subject to Swiss taxes. This internship will be for a period of 11 months.
All applicants should have permission to live and work in Switzerland.
Applicants that have the right to live and work in Geneva and don’t require a visa sponsorship are: Nationals from United Kingdom, European Union and EFTA, along with Nationals of: Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Principality of Andorra, Principality of Monaco, San Marino, Singapore and Vatican – these applicants are eligible to live and work in Switzerland as long as holding a full passport valid for at least 12 months.
Where applicable, we encourage successful applicants (if from Europe or the UK) to obtain an Insurance Card (EHIC or GHIC) prior to entering Switzerland.
The Mission offers a contribution to the payment of travel insurance for the duration of internship, in place of Private Swiss Health Insurance that includes health & accident cover for all interns.
The final appointment and commencement of internship will be dependent upon successful security clearance.
Learning & Development:
The UK Mission Geneva attaches great importance to the learning and development of its staff, with both formal and informal training and development opportunities available for all employees, in line with a personalised development plan. This learning and development offer is facilitated by the Mission’s L&D Committee, and supported by the L&D Champion.
A supervisor will guide the intern and provide on-the-job training and evaluation. Most development opportunities will come through the flow of work and through exposure to the WHO and the World Health Assembly as an integral member of the Global Health Team.
There is plenty of learning and development available in this role, with a generous annual allowance to invest in L&D. The calibre of colleagues and breadth of the mission means there is room for personal growth. You will also have the opportunity to understand and contribute to the corporate life of a busy diplomatic mission.
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Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Interviews will be held remotely (TEAMS).
Please be advised that the UK Mission will not be able to support any cost during the Recruitment and Selection process, Security Check nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.
*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.
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