British High Commission Recruitment (April 2017)

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Job Description

Job Title: Internship – Political And Communications Team

Start Date: 04 July 2017

Length of Contract: 2 months

No. of Vacancies: 1

Main Purpose of Job:

• Provide additional support for the delivery of PACT objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Research International days
• Regular social media monitoring
• Social media updates
• Support for public diplomacy activities
• Support for Chevening
• Support to Political Officer

Required Skills or Experience

Other Skills/Experience/Qualifications:

Essential on arrival:

• A continuing student or graduate from a recognised tertiary institution
• Excellent command of English, oral and written communication
• Photography skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work fast
• INTERNSHIP – POLITICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
• Desirable: Skills in graphic design
• Ability to work under little or no supervision

Learning and Development:

• Online e-learning
• On the job learning, job shadowing and mentoring
• Access to library
• Various development workshops
• Social media training
• Communications training
• Website training

Competencies:

• Delivering at Pace
• Seeing the Big Pictore
• Delivering Quality Service
• Changing and Improving

Language requirements:
Language:

• English

Level of language required:

• Advanced level proficiency in English Language (ability to understand, write and speak English language without any difficulty)

How to Apply

To apply for this, kindly send an email to [email protected], stating in the subject “INTERNSHIP – POLITICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS TEAM” attaching your CV, and a cover letter of not more than 300 words, answering the questions below:
‘Why are you applying for this job?
What do you intend to gain from working at the British High Commission, and
what will you bring to the table?’
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY 21ST APRIL, 2017, 23:59GMT (ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE SAID DATE WILL BE DISREGARDED)