Visits & Events Intern (Cheg23.369)

vor 2 Wochen


Genf, Genf, Schweiz Foreign & Commonwealth Office Vollzeit
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)


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.


Roles and responsibilities:

  • Event management, from preparing guest lists and invitations to ontheday support. You will work on everything from small dinners to our flagship event the King's Birthday Party with a guest list of up to 800 people.
  • Visit management, including supporting with logistics to ensure programmes for senior visitors run smoothly.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience

  • Fluent written and spoken English (C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
  • Fluent written and spoken French (B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
  • Excellent IT skills; comfortable using Outlook and Excel
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Good time management skills
  • Comfortable dealing with colleagues and contacts at all levels.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

  • 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
  • Any additional languages are a plus.


Required behaviours
  • Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together Application deadline Application deadline day Application deadline month Application deadline year
  • 10 August 2023
Grade

  • Internship
Type of Position

  • Fixed Term, Fulltime
Working hours per week

  • 40
Duration of Post

  • 6 months
Region

  • Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Country/Territory

  • Switzerland
Location (City)

  • UK Mission to the Office of the United Nations, Geneva
Type of Post

  • International Organisation Delegation
Number of vacancies

  • 1
Salary Currency

  • CHF
Salary

  • 1
,450

Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year

  • 2 October 2023
Other benefits and conditions of employment

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 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.

Additional information

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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