The British Government is committed to fostering an inclusive and diversity-friendly workplace.
The British High Commission highly values difference, promote equality, and actively challenge discrimination to enhance our organizational capability.
The Commission warmly welcomes and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) operates an agile workforce, and applicants should be prepared to undertake other duties as reasonably required.
Position Details
- Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
- Job Subcategory: Internship
- Location: Accra, Ghana
- Region: Africa
- Type of Position: Fixed Term (12 months)
- Grade: Internship
- Start Date: 1 October 2025
- Application Deadline: 2 May 2025
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week
- Salary: GHS, paid monthly, based on the National Service Allowance Terms
- Type of Salary: Monthly
Role and Responsibilities
Interns will support various departments within the British High Commission, Accra. Specific duties and responsibilities will be aligned with departmental needs.
Applicants are encouraged to review the department-specific job specifications available via the provided link.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Final year students enrolled at a recognized tertiary institution
- Proficiency in computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite: Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Relevant experience or skills related to policy, administration, or international affairs will be advantageous
Required Behaviours
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
Additional Information
- The British High Commission will never request payment or fees for application submission.
- Employees recruited locally are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service consistent with Ghanaian employment law.
- All candidates must be legally eligible to work and reside in Ghana.
- Salaries may be adjusted if the employee is not liable to pay local income tax, equivalent to the local tax amount.
- For more information on Civil Service Success Profiles, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
- Reference checks and security clearances will be conducted for successful candidates.
- Candidates are encouraged to regularly check their application profile for updates.
- Successful but unsuccessful candidates may be placed on a reserve list for up to 12 months, during which similar roles may be offered.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications via the designated application system by 23:59hrs on 2 May 2025. Please ensure all required documents are complete and accurate.
The British High Commission is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We look forward to receiving your application.
For further inquiries, please refer to the application portal or contact the HR department of the British High Commission, Accra.
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