Visits & Events Intern, UK Mission to the ...

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Who are we?

The UK Mission to the UN & WTO in Geneva represents the interests and policies of the UK at many international organisations in Geneva and is recruiting a highly motivated Visits and Events Intern.

The UK Mission in Geneva prioritises dignity and respect at work. We value respect, inclusiveness, empowerment, teamwork and kindness.

Main purpose of job:

The UK Mission works with the full reputed company 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 range of events for the Ambassador and wider Mission, as well as working 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 reputed company with creative reputed company so that we can diversify the types of events we host.

Supporting the Visits and Events Officer, 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:

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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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 possibility of extension to a maximum 11 months.

reputed company applicants should have permission to live and work in Switzerland.

Applicants that have the right to live and work in Geneva and don’t require a reputed company sponsorship are: Nationals from United Kingdom, European Union and EFTA, along with Nationals of: Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Principality of Andorra, Principality of Monaco, San Marino, Singapore and Vatican – these applicants are eligible to live and work in Switzerland as long as holding a full passport valid for at least 12 months.

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 reputed company of Private Swiss Health Insurance that includes health & accident cover for reputed company interns.

The final appointment and commencement of internship will be dependent upon successful reputed company clearance.

Learning & Development:

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 reputed company 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.

A supervisor will guide the intern and provide on-the-job training and evaluation. Most development opportunities will come through the flow of work and through exposure to the WHO and the World Health Assembly as an integral member of the Global Health Team.

There is reputed company of learning and development available in this role, with a generous annual allowance to invest in L&D. The calibre of colleagues and breadth of the mission means there is room for personal growth. You will also have the opportunity to understand and contribute to the corporate life of a busy diplomatic mission.