🇬🇧 Vacancy: Political Associate (Intern) – British Embassy
📍 Location
- City: Lima, Peru
- Organisation: British Embassy
📌 Role Overview
Support the Political Section of the British Embassy in Lima, contributing to:
- Political analysis of Peruvian domestic politics
- Monitoring human rights and inclusion issues
- Strategic engagement with government, civil society, and international partners
- Embassy events and project support
This role offers a hands-on diplomatic experience, exposure to policy work, and professional development in an international environment.
🛠️ Roles & Responsibilities
Political Engagement & Analysis (55%)
- Support ambassadorial and political engagement objectives
- Arrange high-level meetings and prepare briefings
- Draft political updates and monitor elections, domestic politics, and human rights
- Maintain stakeholder networks with government, donors, multilaterals, civil society
Team Support (35%)
- Assist Human Rights and Inclusion lead (UK term in MESAGEN)
- Support Chevening and Political Officer
- Contribute to project monitoring and reporting
- Translation, research, drafting Note Verbales, and event support
Learning & Development (10%)
- Participate in training and development
- Attend Embassy learning events and Away Days
- Engage in performance appraisal and feedback
🎯 Essential Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme or recently graduated (IR, Economics, Administration, Int’l Business, etc.)
- Masters students are not eligible
- Excellent English & Spanish (written and spoken)
- Strong organisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Willingness to learn about Peruvian politics & democratic institutions
Desirable
- Networking skills
- Knowledge of Co-Pilot
💼 Contract Details
- Grade: Internship
- Type: Fixed term (12 months)
- Start Date: 3 November 2025
- End Date: 3 November 2026
- Working Hours: 30 per week (flexible, with up to 2 days remote)
- Stipend: PEN 1197.40/month
- Deadline to Apply: 19 September 2025 (23:55 local time)
🌍 Diversity & Development
- The British Embassy is an inclusive, diversity-friendly employer.
- Welcomes applicants from indigenous and local communities.
- Strong emphasis on learning and development, including:
- UK Diplomatic Academy resources
- Online and in-person training
- Ring-fenced L&D budget
✅ Application Notes
- Applications must be submitted via the official tal.net portal.
- Complete all required fields (education, experience, behaviours).
- Avoid including personally identifiable information in the application form.
- Applicants must be legally eligible to live and work in Peru.
✨ This internship is an excellent opportunity to launch a career in diplomacy, political analysis, and international relations, while contributing to the UK–Peru partnership.
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