Environmental, Climate and Science Intern - British Embassy Bogotá

The British Embassy in Bogotá is seeking an Environmental, Climate and Science Intern to support its Economic Climate and Science team. Responsibilities include organizing events, enhancing communications, and conducting research on climate-related topics. The role offers valuable experience in diplomacy and international cooperation. Applicants should be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks. The position is based in the United Kingdom and is not remote.
View Vacancy - Environmental, Climate and Science Intern - British Embassy Bogotá

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.

Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Programme Roles)

Job Subcategory

Climate Diplomacy, Science and Innovation

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

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.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience
• Must be currently enrolled in undergraduate studies, in a Colombian university in a relevant course (International Relations, International Business, Political Science Government and Public Affairs, or related fields). Please be aware that this internship does not count as a judiciary role (judicatura).
• Must have availability of at least 6 months before graduation date, to complete the internship. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
• Availability to start internship on the proposed date: to be defined with candidate.
• Good knowledge of current national and international affairs.
• Interest in international cooperation and programme and project management.
• Experience in event planning and delivery.
• Good knowledge and experience working with Microsoft 365 particularly Word and Excel.
• Responsible, well organised and committed to the internship.
• Ability to interact and collaborate with different stakeholders and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Skilled in working under pressure and against deadlines, able to deal effectively with stressful and difficult situations while paying attention to details. Ability to manage your own time.
• Adaptable mindset and professional manner.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• At least B2 level of written and spoken English (certified with IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent) and fluent Spanish.
• Legal status to live and work in Colombia in your own right, from time of application.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
• Experience working with WordPress software.
Required behaviours

Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Working Together

Application deadline

22 April 2025

Grade

Internship

Type of Position

Intern, Fixed Term

Working hours per week

35

Duration of Post

6 months

Region

Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean

Country/Territory

Colombia

Location (City)

Bogota

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

2

Stipend / Allowance

COP 1,423,500 per month

Start Date

3 June 2025

End Date

3 December 2025

Additional information

This internship is full-time at 35 hours per week. Typical hours are Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The British Embassy in Colombia has a flexible working policy, allowing candidates to work remotely up to 1.5 days per week.

The deadline for applications is 23:55 Colombia time on 22 April 2025.

All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.

The successful candidate must be in their last years of undergraduate studies. It is mandatory that the candidates are students with availability of at least 6 months before their graduation date to complete the internship. The internship must be a requirement for obtaining the degree.

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