Careers

MONTHLY STIPEND

PEN 1,500

CLOSING DATE

MONDAY 9 SEPTEMBER (5:00 PM LIMA)

*Late applications will not be accepted

INTERNSHIP DURATION/TYPE

3 months / pre-professional (undergraduate) internship

POSITION DETAILS

The Australian Embassy in Lima is looking for an enthusiastic and talented student to join our team:

POLICY SUPPORT INTERN:

Under close direction, assist with the creation and editing of multimedia content, including videos and graphic pieces for specific Embassy networks and campaigns on digital platforms; edit and enhance audiovisual materials ensuring high quality production through video editing and graphic design tools; research and write  engaging blog posts and stories on a variety of topics relevant to the relationship between Australia and Peru/Bolivia; conduct research and assist drafting reports on political, economic and trade issues; develop databases to leverage the team’s stakeholders engagement and improve our reporting tools; support Alumni and PD events and others relevant activities the team plans; and provide general administrative support to the Embassy Policy Team.

Qualifications:

• High level written and spoken English and Spanish communication skills.
• Well-developed research, writing and reporting skills.
• Creative, adaptable, detail oriented and be able to manage multiple projects at once.
• Demonstrated organisational and strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as a small team.
• Basic understanding of image and video editing software such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier, Capcut or online tools like Canva or similar.
• Basic knowledge of excel, word and access processing

*This is not a remote position. The selected candidate must be available to work in person in our office located in Lima, Peru.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs Careers Page.

Applications must be completed in English and include the following:

• Current resume that details relevant education, work experience, extracurricular activities and/or volunteer work.
• Expression of interest: One page pitch explaining what appeals to you about this internship position and why you should be considered for the role.
• Portfolio or samples of your multimedia work (if available).

CONTACT POINT FOR QUESTIONS

Questions regarding these vacancies or the process must be directed by email only to

[email protected]. Phone calls will not be received. Please do not submit applications to this email address.

EXPECTED TIMEFRAME

Interviews with potential candidates will be held by late September.