Main purpose of job:

Our mission at the British Embassy in Lima is to strengthen the historic and multifaceted relationship between the United Kingdom and Peru. We promote mutual prosperity, address global challenges, and support British nationals in Peru. As part of our team, you’ll be contributing to strategic planning, fostering effective communication, and supporting high-profile events.

Are you ready to embark on a unique professional journey in one of the most dynamic and prestigious workplaces in Lima? The British Embassy in Lima is seeking a highly motivated Intern to support its day-to-day operations. This is a fascinating role and provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience working for a major diplomatic mission in Peru. You will gain hands-on experience in embassy activities, develop professional and diplomatic skills, and contribute to the Mission’s objectives.  You must be enrolled in an undergraduate programme or recently graduated (e.g. International Relations, Economics, Administration, International Business, or relevant field)

In this role you will provide support to the embassy’s Political Section, working closely on analysis of Peruvian domestic politics and issues pertaining human rights and inclusion. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

With the support of your line manager, you will be expected to carry out tasks including:  

Diplomatic Engagement and Political Analysis (55%) 

• Support the delivery of HMA’s and Political Section’s political engagement objectives. Arrange high-level meetings when required, contribute to briefing and provide read-outs.
• Together with the team, engage with key stakeholders include political analysts, academics and international working groups.
• Support relationship-building to maintain open lines of communication with key stakeholders in the Peruvian government, international donors, multilaterals, civil society, and businesses.
• Contribute to the embassy’s regular political updates, including on domestic and electoral developments, and the human rights monitoring.
• Support with drafting of high-level letters and Note Verbales.

Team Support (35%)

• Regular support for the Human Rights and Inclusion lead during the UK’s term in the Technical Secretariat of MESAGEN (International Working Group on Gender Equality).
• Ad Hoc Support to the Chevening and Political Officer.
• Contribute with project monitoring and reporting under the guidance of thematic leads.
• Conduct background research on political topics.
• Translation of documents.
• Participate in Post crisis activities, team Away Days and any other ad-hoc embassy Activities.

Learning and Development (10%)

• Attend learning and development events.
• Identify skills and development opportunities for professional growth.
• Actively participate in performance appraisal process and take responsibility from timely feedback.

Language requirements: 

Language: English and Spanish 

Level of language required:  Excellent verbal and written skills

Essential on arrival: 

• A willingness to learn about the Peruvian political landscape and democratic institutions.
• Good organisational skills.
• Language: confident in English and Spanish.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PPT and Teams.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate programme or recently graduated (e.g. International Relations, Economics, Administration, International Business, or relevant field). Students in Masters programmes will not be considered.