Location: Central London
Closing date: 13 July 2015
Contract duration: 6 months
Closing date: 13 July 2015
Contract duration: 6 months
Salary: £250 per week
We are looking for an intern to work within our Political Division (POL) for a 6 month period. The internship will be based in POL’s Asia / Europe Section. The Commonwealth Secretariat’s Internship Programme combines practical work experience with a structured learning experience through specific briefs aimed to achieve identified Secretariat objectives. It also aims to provide opportunities for professional development for recent graduates to gain experience and prepare them for the labour market.
The Political Division is the lead division in the Secretariat’s high-profile programme for the promotion of democracy and good governance in the Commonwealth. The division works closely with the Secretary-General, providing him with advice and support on all political issues, and particularly in his Good Offices role. Its work ranges from monitoring and analysis of political developments and the preparation of briefings, to the organisation of election observation and the provision of technical assistance. The work is often of great sensitivity and to demanding timetables.
POL is also responsible for organising and servicing the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings (CHOGM) and other meetings, including meetings of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG).
If you have a recognised graduate level qualification in a relevant field (e.g. International Relations; International Politics, Political Science), and would like to find out more or apply, please follow the links.
The closing date for applications is 17:00 BST on 13 July 2015.
