Paid Internship is available at Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK. The Graduate Internship Scheme 2019 is available for application. This is a unique opportunity to be right at the heart of the FCO’s work and to understand what it takes to run an effective global organisation. You will participate fully in the work of the FCO department into which you are placed and also, have an opportunity to influence how policy is made and delivered.

Qualifications and Requirements

A Graduate with at least a 2:2 degree (first degree). For those graduating in 2019, we will need evidence of your predicted grade. If your degree was awarded by a non British university you must provide satisfactory evidence that it equates to a British degree, i.e. via NARIC. It is also essential that you provide evidence of your qualifications if called to interview.

Assessments will be against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service

Furthermore, this position is open to UK nationals only.

Opportunities for You

All the placements offer an in-depth insight into the work of the host FCO department and plenty of opportunity to learn more about, and experience, the wider FCO. In addition, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team, where everyone is committed to diversity and encouraged to seek out development opportunities. Roles will allow successful candidates to develop their skills in relation to the Civil Service Success Profiles framework. Furthermore, you get a wide range of support, along with plenty of opportunities to learn about FCO work outside of your specific role. This may be through participating in Learning and Development (L&D) events and using FCO and Civil Service L&D tools. You may also have the opportunity to complete parts of the Diplomatic Academy Syllabus.

Benefits

Salary of £19,384 per annum plus £5,000 Location Allowance – both pro rata

Civil Service pension schemes may be available for successful candidates.