The Commonwealth Foundation is recruiting for its Graduate Internship programme. We are seeking four Interns for six-month placements across different areas of our organisation.
To be considered, all applicants must have an existing right to work in the United Kingdom and be able to provide evidence of that right in their application.
Who we are
The Commonwealth Foundation is an intergovernmental organisation established by Member States in support of the belief that the Commonwealth is as much an association of peoples as it is of governments. We are the Commonwealth agency for civil society; an organisation dedicated to strengthening people’s participation in all aspects of public dialogue, so they can act together and learn from each other to build democratic societies.
Our vision is of a Commonwealth of equal, just and inclusive societies. Our mission is to contribute to that vision by:
- Supporting the active and constructive participation of Commonwealth citizens in all aspects of their governance
- Nurturing the growth of vibrant and free civil societies in all Commonwealth countries
- Advancing the principles and ideals of the Commonwealth
We work in accordance with our values to advance the principles and ideals of the Commonwealth as enshrined in the Commonwealth Charter.
The role
Our Graduate Internship programme provides opportunities for recent graduates to participate in all aspects of the Commonwealth Foundation; to gain experience and to develop and strengthen their knowledge and skills.
We maintain a team of interns who are recruited together for a six-month period. Our interns are fully integrated into the Foundation’s staff structure, and we pay close attention to their professional development.
The successful candidates will be allocated to one of the following areas of our work:
- Commonwealth Civil Society (home of our major grants work)
- Creative Commonwealth (home of our cultural initiatives)
- People of the Commonwealth (which runs our Critical Conversations and other outreach and advocacy)
- Communications (part of the Knowledge, Learning & Communications team)
Responsibilities are tailored to the programme’s needs and the intern’s own areas of skill and interest. For more information on our programmes and our work, see our current Strategic Plan.
Although interns will be based in one of the above programmes, they will be given the opportunity to experience other areas of the Foundation’s work and will also collaborate with their fellow interns on specific projects.
Our responsibility to Interns
We prioritise the professional development of our interns, encouraging participation in both internal and external learning opportunities and rotation between programme areas to broaden knowledge and skills.
We include our interns in all our activities including staff retreats, and endeavour to ensure that everyone feels nurtured and valued.
Who we are looking for
The Foundation strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place to work. We are proud of our track record of attracting a wide range of young people to our internship programme–a reflection of our strong commitment to celebrating and promoting diversity.
You will have excellent research and administrative skills and ideally have a good knowledge of, or interest in, at least one area of our work: freedom of expression, climate or health. Experience using technology is important, and knowledge of Microsoft Office and online platforms is required.
We are looking for people who are curious and willing to learn and who will actively promote the values and principles of the Commonwealth and the Foundation.
You must possess and declare at the time of application the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship. The Foundation cannot assist in altering the visa status of any applicant.
What we offer
We pay interns £1,812 per month (equal to £21,750 annually) for a fixed-term, six-month internship. In addition to public holidays and the Foundation’s own specified vacation days, interns will get 15 days of paid yearly leave. (equivalent to 30 days per annum).
Our current flexible working policy mandates that every employee work at least five days each week, including every Wednesday, from our central London office. The ability and willingness of applicants to work within our guidelines must be attested to.
Our goal is to support our interns in getting their next job. In order to do this, we offer advice on potential opportunities as well as help with crafting CVs and conducting interviews. At the conclusion of the internship, there is no expectation of a position with the Foundation.
Our commitment
The Foundation celebrates diversity, and we are proud of our diverse and welcoming team. All qualified applicants already eligible to work in the UK will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status or pregnancy.
If you need us to make any special accommodation in the recruitment and selection process because of a protected characteristic, please let us know.
The process
The link provided below should be used to submit applications online. You must provide a thorough CV along with a motivational letter that details your experience, interests, and qualifications for the position as it is mentioned in this article and the Role Description.
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