Political and Communications Interns x4 (14/19 YAO)

Akwajobs   (Yaoundé, Cameroon)

Posted : 11 December, 2019

Category : Politics, Communication   Location : Yaoundé, Cameroon

Job type : Internship

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Political and Communications Interns x4 (14/19 YAO)

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Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles)

Job Subcategory: Political

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities):

To support the political and communications team on key tasks: political research, media monitoring, digital communication, events management support and customer-focus services (frontline delivery).

This is a varied and interesting position, which covers a wide range of policy and project related tasks as well as administrative tasks. It will involve contact with most sections of the High Commission.

The job provides an opportunity to learn and contribute to public diplomacy first hand in a fast-paced environment. The intern will provide support for the political and communications team, as well as support on events.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Carry out reviews of print and online media and produce summary political reports for internal and external distribution
• Conduct research on particular political issues to assist UK policy development
• Organise public diplomacy events on behalf of the British High Commission
• Support the political and communications team on a variety of other tasks, ranging from administrative to policy
• Customer service: responding to inquiries
• Provide ad-hoc support to other sections
• Create social media content on Web, Facebook and Twitter to support HMG priorities

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Experience in political analysis and reporting.

Experience working with media sources.

Fields of study:

Desired fields of study include political and social sciences, law and economics. A degree in any other field with evidence of interest in politics, communications and international affairs will be considered.

Eligibility and conditions – Other benefits and conditions of employment

Applicants should be holders of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or in the final year of a bachelor degree programme or currently in a master degree programme.

Graduates with a higher degree who have already completed all of their studies are not eligible to participate in the internship programme. Students who have completed in-class studies and are required to complete an internship as a requirement for the award of their diploma/degree are eligible.

Required competencies

• Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Application deadline 23 December 2019

Grade Internship

Type of Position Fixed Term

Working hours per week 36

Duration of Post 3 months

Region Africa

Country/Territory Cameroon

Location (City) Yaounde

Type of Post British High Commission

Number of vacancies 4

Starting monthly salary () CFA 125, 000 (Stipend)

Start Date 3 February 2020

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

Staff induction, on-the-job opportunities and a wide range of UK Civil Service/FCO Diplomatic Academy e-courses on diplomacy, policy and communications amongst others.

Working patterns:

Full time

Potential to work from home occasionally

Additional information

Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.

Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.

The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.

Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Yaounde are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Cameroon.

All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.

The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;

1.Obtain the relevant permit

2.Pay the fees for the permit

3.Make arrangements to relocate

4.Meet the costs to relocation

Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

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