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Dear Students, The British Embassy to the Holy See is seeking an intern for a period of six months starting in May. This is a curricular internship. Applications (covering letter + CV in English) must be sent to Desk Imprese Economia Tor Vergata
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in copy by April 23, 2025. Details are indicated below. Kindly remember that to earn the university credits, students must complete the internship and send the requested documentation at least 45 days before graduation. Kind regards, Jennifer L. Vieley MSc European Economy and Business Law Tor Vergata University of Rome Department of Economics and Finance Master of Science Program Office Via Columbia 2, 00133 Rome, Italy Office hours: 8:00 am to 3:45 pm Phone: + 39 06 7259 5755 Smart working: Tuesdays and Fridays with availability on Microsoft Teams from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Internship Opportunity: British Embassy to the Holy See The British Embassy to the Holy See is offering a six-month curricula internship, starting in May 2025, at our offices near the Vatican, in Via dei Corridori 48. The British Embassy to the Holy See is a small but highly active embassy. We are a friendly team and place a high value on supporting all of our staff, including interns, with their professional development goals. This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into different aspects of an embassy’s work, from events planning and administration to policy research and reporting, as part of a supportive team. We are looking for a  professional, motivated and organised individual with a drive to learn, strong attention to detail and a good knowledge of international affairs. The intern would serve the UK’s interests by working with the Vatican on some of the major issues the world faces today. These include climate change, human trafficking, violence against women and girls, and freedom of religion and belief. Your work will include daily monitoring and reporting on such issues to the Ambassador and Deputy, as well as contributing to the embassy’s political work by conducting research, for example. You will also assist with other projects, such as support with translations, as required. You will support the Ambassador’s Private Office in delivering a high-quality service through administrative tasks, such as managing the embassy inbox. Social events, big or small, are integral to meeting our diplomatic objectives. As our intern, you will support the Social Secretary with events, from lunches and reception to high-level events and delegations. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Daily press summaries; occasional policy research occasional translations/summaries from Italian to English and vice versa Assisting with correspondence and diary management Assisting the Social Secretary with the organisation of embassy events, including lunches/receptions contribute to high-level events, including logistics and welcoming guests Administration eg contacts database management and ad hoc tasks. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Minimum C1 CEFR level or equivalent spoken and written English and Italian IT and analytical skills Organisational and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise work OFFICIAL Drive to learn and develop OFFICIAL Ability to work as part of a highly dynamic team Interest in learning about the UK, the Holy See and the work of an embassy APPLICATIONS Applicants should send a CV and covering letter, setting out their motivation for applying and what they can bring to the role, in English, to be sent through their university’s ‘Ufficio Tirocini’. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The ‘tirocinio curriculare’ is intended for students only. The candidate will have to go through a selection process by way of an interview, both written and oral. Only applicants who will be registered students with the university for the duration of the internship are eligible to apply. Prior to appointment of the successful candidate, the Embassy will have had to sign an agreement (Convenzione di Tirocinio) with the university setting out the arrangements including tutor, health and safety and insurance cover. The intern will be granted a number of credits (crediti formativi) as indicated by the university. The internship is not a work contract and as such is not paid. However, the Embassy will pay the intern a monthly allowance of €350 per month. This amount is not subject to tax under current local legislation. The intern would be expected to work an average of 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, within the range of 9.00 am – 5pm. Some degree of flexibility is expected, mostly in case of events. Flexibility is ensured by the embassy to accommodate the intern’s need in case of university exams or personal reasons. |
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