UK Mission to the Office of the United Nations, Geneva
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)
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Protocol, Visits and Events
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The UK Mission to the United Nations (UN) & World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva represents the interests and policies of the UK at the international organisations in Geneva. We work with the full spectrum of multilateral organisations/agencies in Geneva on issues including human rights, global health, trade & economic issues, humanitarian and more. This internship offers the opportunity to deliver a wide range of events for the Ambassador and wider Mission, as well as working as on official visits.
Events are a core part of our diplomatic tradecraft: we use them to build relationships and deliver on UK priorities. If successful, you will become an expert in diplomatic protocol. We also encourage our interns to come forward with creative ideas so that we can diversify the types of events we host. For example, last year for International Women’s Day our intern was involved in organising a Speed Mentoring Event for young women.
This internship is an unrivalled opportunity to be at the centre of a busy multilateral Mission and to learn from senior diplomats.
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Roles and responsibilities: Event management You will work on everything from small dinners and lunches to large receptions and themed soft power events. You will assist in leading the organisation of our flagship event – the King’s Birthday Party in Geneva with attendance of up to 800 guests. Main tasks will include:
Visit management
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Qualified or currently undertaking studies in Communications, Events Management, Business Administration, Hospitality or a related field. Previous work experience in this area is also a big plus
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Experience using IT design tools (e.g. Canva, Illustrator), event applications (e.g. Zkipster) or Customer Relationship Management software
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Any additional languages are a plus.
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Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
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4 September 2024
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Internship
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Full-time, Fixed Term
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40
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6 months
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Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
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Switzerland
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UK Mission to the Office of the United Nations, Geneva
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International Organisation Delegation
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CHF
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1,450
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4 November 2024
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All applicants should have permission to live and work in Switzerland.
United Kingdom, European Union and EFTA nationals do not require visa sponsorship along with Nationals of: Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Principality of Andorra, Principality of Monaco, San Marino, Singapore and Vatican.
The UK Mission will offer the intern a monthly training allowance of 1,450 CHF. Please note that interns will need to arrange and pay for their own travel and accommodation, as well as any other living costs and are subject to Swiss taxes. This internship will be for a period of 6 months with potential to extend to 11 months.
The UK Mission in Geneva prioritises dignity and respect at work. We value respect, inclusiveness, empowerment, teamwork and kindness. These qualities will be tested through the recruitment process.
The UK Mission Geneva attaches great importance to the learning and development of its staff, with both formal and informal training and development opportunities available for all employees, in line with a personalised development plan. This learning and development offer is facilitated by the Mission’s L&D Committee, and supported by the L&D Champion.
Where applicable, we encourage successful applicants (if from Europe or the UK) to obtain an Insurance Card (EHIC or GHIC) prior to entering Switzerland.
The Mission offers a contribution to the payment of travel insurance for the duration of internship, in place of Private Swiss Health Insurance that includes health & accident cover for all interns.
The final appointment and commencement of internship will be dependent upon successful security clearance.
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Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Interviews will be held remotely (TEAMS)
Please be advised that the UK Mission will not be able to support any cost during the Recruitment and Selection process, Security Check nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.
*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.
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