Location
Bogota, Colombia - British Embassy

Hours
35 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00, Friday 08:30 - 13:30

Salary
Monthly Stipend Allowance: COP $1,423,500

About the Role
This internship is an exciting opportunity to join the British Embassy's Economic Climate and Science (ECS) team, supporting a diverse portfolio of programmes and diplomatic initiatives focused on climate and nature. You will work within a matrix management structure, reporting to multiple team leaders and collaborating across various Embassy teams and UK government departments. The role offers valuable experience in diplomacy, international cooperation, programme and project management, and environmental policy.

Key responsibilities include supporting the organisation and delivery of official events, meetings, and visits; assisting with internal and external communications; conducting research and producing reports on climate, nature, technology, and innovation; managing administrative tasks such as budget and supplier coordination; and supporting programme management under the UK's International Climate Finance commitment. You will also engage in wider Embassy activities and contribute to committees and events.

The internship is fixed term for 6 months, starting 19 January 2026 and ending 18 July 2026. Applicants must have legal status to live and work in Colombia and be in the final years of their undergraduate studies with at least 6 months of availability before graduation. This internship is a requirement for obtaining your degree.

Experience
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate studies in International Relations, International Business, Political Science, Government and Public Affairs, or related fields.
- Experience in event planning and delivery.
- Good knowledge and experience working with Microsoft 365, particularly Word and Excel.
- Interest in international cooperation and programme/project management.
- Experience working with WordPress and environmental or biodiversity fields is desirable.

About you
- Responsible, well organised, and committed.
- Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with attention to detail.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Able to interact and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Fluent in both Spanish and English.

Qualifications
- Must be in the last years of undergraduate studies with at least 6 months availability before graduation.
- Internship must be a requirement for obtaining the degree.
- This internship does not count as a judiciary role (judicatura).

Required Behaviours
Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Developing Self and Others, Leadership, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together.