(OBK-157) - ENVIRONMENTAL, CLIMATE AND SCIENCE INTERN - BRITISH EMBASSY BOGOTÁ

British Consulate General Hong Kong


Main purpose of internship: This role will sit within the British Embassy’s Economic Climate and Science team (ECS) and the successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the team’s work across a wide portfolio of programmes and diplomacy initiatives related to the climate and nature agenda. The successful candidate will develop on a matrix management scheme, reporting to different team leaders at the same time and will operate across multiple and evolving environments. The position is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in diplomacy and international cooperation, while learning about multiple subjects of the environmental agenda, supporting programme and project management and the delivery of diplomatic initiatives. The role will also develop closely with different teams across the Embassy (FCDO), as well as liaise with other relevant UK government departments. The successful candidate should have the ability to perform in tight deadlines, managing various pieces of actions at the same time, with attention to detail and in an organised manner. This position will report to the Biodiversity and Oceans Officer and the Science and Technology Officer. Roles and responsibilities: 1. Events and meetings - Provide support to the organisation in planning and delivery of official events, meetings and visits, including the preparation of agendas, briefings, readouts and all related logistic activities including quotes, catering, venues, invitations. 2. Communications - Support the external and internal strategic communication of the ECS team. - Update information on the team’s programmes, projects and initiatives. - Devise and deliver creative ideas for communicating the results and impact of the UK’s initiatives in the nature and climate agenda under the UK-COL Partnership for Sustainable Growth. - Liaise with the Embassy communications team to promote calls for proposals, events, visits, etc. in embassy social media channels and traditional press. 3. Research and reporting - Provide support through conducting essential research on topics related with the team agenda, such as policies and recent developments from the UK and Colombian government and the international arena, on areas such as climate and nature, technology and innovation, and information from other relevant stakeholders. - Produce draft documents and reports. 4. Administration - Assist the ECS team with administrative tasks related to budget management, suppliers, payments, among others. 5. Programme and project management - Support the ECS team with tasks related with management of a portfolio of diverse programmes operating in climate and nature under the International Climate Finance (ICF) UK’s commitment. 6. Actively engage in the wider Embassy activities, participate in committees and events. 7. Any other task that might be required as part of the team’s daily activities.

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