Main purpose of job:
Are you a dynamic, curious, and motivated graduate looking to make a meaningful impact in international affairs? This internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the British High Commission in Yaoundé, supporting a wide range of activities across Policy, Communication, Climate and Corporate functions.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in diplomacy, policy development, public engagement, and operational support, while contributing to our strategic goal of building a bilingual, regionally diverse workforce that reflects Cameroon’s rich cultural and linguistic landscape. This is more than just an internship, it’s a launchpad for future careers in diplomacy, governance, and international development. Key Responsibilities: Corporate & Operational Support Document minutes of meetings (eg, corporate services updates, contractor meetings) and ensure timely circulation. Support logistics for internal meetings, workshops, and training sessions. Assist with store management, ensuring accurate records and conducting monthly spot checks. Serve as alternate receptionist: greet visitors, manage incoming calls, and ensure a professional front-of-house experience. Provide ad-hoc administrative support to various sections including Estates, IT, and Finance. Policy, Climate & Communications Conduct research and prepare briefings on political, economic, and social developments relevant to UK interests in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Assist in planning and delivering high-profile events, stakeholder meetings, and public diplomacy initiatives. Draft bilingual communications (English and French) including press releases, social media content, and official correspondence. Support the Political and Communications team with media monitoring, stakeholder mapping, and engagement tracking.https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?gdpr=1&gdpr_consent=CQLlOMAQLlOMAEsACBENBZFoAP_gAEPgAARgINJD7C7FbSFCwH5zaLsAMAhHRsAAQoQAAASBAmABQAKQIAQCgkAQFASgBAACAAAAICRBIQIECAAAAUAAQAAAAAAEAAAAAAAIIAAAgAEAAAAIAAACAIAAEAAIAAAAEAAAmAgAAIIACAAAgAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgCAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQOhSD2F2K2kKFkPCmwXYAYBCujYAAhQgAAAkCBMACgAUgQAgFJIAgCIFAAAAAAAAAQEiCQAAQABAAAIACgAAAAAAIAAAAAAAQQAABAAIAAAAAAAAEAQAAIAAQAAAAIAABEhCAAQQAEAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAABAAA&addtl_consent=2~70.89.93.108.122.149.196.236.259.311.313.323.358.415.442.449.486.494.495.540.574.609.864.981.1029.1048.1051.1095.1097.1126.1205.1276.1301.1365.1415.1449.1514.1570.1577.1598.1651.1716.1735.1753.1765.1870.1878.1889.1958.1960.2072.2253.2299.2373.2415.2506.2526.2531.2568.2571.2575.2624.2677.2778~dv.&client=ca-pub-8127528471213975&output=html&h=250&adk=3535737231&adf=3854646043&pi=t.aa~a.4238609582~i.18~rp.1&w=307&fwrn=7&fwrnh=100&lmt=1761989841&rafmt=1&armr=3&sem=mc&pwprc=1921297977&ad_type=text_image&format=307×250&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcameroun.minajobs.net%2Femplois-stage-recrutement%2F38065%2F&fwr=0&pra=3&rh=256&rw=307&rpe=1&resp_fmts=3&sfro=1&wgl=1&aieuf=1&aicrs=1&fa=27&uach=WyJBbmRyb2lkIiwiMTQuMC4wIiwiIiwiU00tQTcyNUYiLCIxNDEuMC43MzkwLjEyMiIsbnVsbCwxLG51bGwsIiIsW1siR29vZ2xlIENocm9tZSIsIjE0MS4wLjczOTAuMTIyIl0sWyJOb3Q_QV9CcmFuZCIsIjguMC4wLjAiXSxbIkNocm9taXVtIiwiMTQxLjAuNzM5MC4xMjIiXV0sMF0.&abgtt=13&dt=1761989841630&bpp=8&bdt
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Contribute to internal reporting and analysis to inform UK policy and programming.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are:
Recent graduates or final-year students from any discipline.
Passionate about public service, diplomacy, and international relations.
Strong communicators in French and English.
Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks independently.
Committed to learning and personal development.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights.
Critical Thinking: Sound judgment and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and French. Adaptability: Comfortable working independently and managing competing priorities. Digital Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools. Highly Desirable: Advanced proficiency in French (spoken and written); familiarity with Cameroonian regional dynamics. Required behaviors Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Leadership, Making Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together Grade Internship Type of Position Fixed Term Working hours per week 35 Duration of Post 9 months Region Africa Country/Territory Cameroon Location (City) Yaounde Type of Post British High Commission Number of vacancies 3 Salary XAF 250,000 Type of Salary monthly Start Date 2 February 2026 Other benefits and conditions of employment Development Opportunities: Access to Foreign Commonwealth Development Office’s online learning platform with courses in diplomacy, leadership, and project management. Shadowing opportunities with colleagues during meetings, briefings, and external engagements. Participation in networking events with alumni. Exposure to real-world diplomatic operations and policy-making processes. Additional information Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted. The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position. Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Yaounde are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Cameroon.https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?gdpr=1&gdpr_consent=CQLlOMAQLlOMAEsACBENBZFoAP_gAEPgAARgINJD7C7FbSFCwH5zaLsAMAhHRsAAQoQAAASBAmABQAKQIAQCgkAQFASgBAACAAAAICRBIQIECAAAAUAAQAAAAAAEAAAAAAAIIAAAgAEAAAAIAAACAIAAEAAIAAAAEAAAmAgAAIIACAAAgAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgCAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQOhSD2F2K2kKFkPCmwXYAYBCujYAAhQgAAAkCBMACgAUgQAgFJIAgCIFAAAAAAAAAQEiCQAAQABAAAIACgAAAAAAIAAAAAAAQQAABAAIAAAAAAAAEAQAAIAAQAAAAIAABEhCAAQQAEAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAABAAA&addtl_consent=2~70.89.93.108.122.149.196.236.259.311.313.323.358.415.442.449.486.494.495.540.574.609.864.981.1029.1048.1051.1095.1097.1126.1205.1276.1301.1365.1415.1449.1514.1570.1577.1598.1651.1716.1735.1753.1765.1870.1878.1889.1958.1960.2072.2253.2299.2373.2415.2506.2526.2531.2568.2571.2575.2624.2677.2778~dv.&client=ca-pub-8127528471213975&output=html&h=250&adk=3535737231&adf=3927811330&pi=t.aa~a.4238609582~i.74~rp.1&w=307&fwrn=7&fwrnh=100&lmt=1761989841&rafmt=1&armr=3&sem=mc&pwprc=1921297977&ad_type=text_image&format=307×250&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcameroun.minajobs.net%2Femplois-stage-recrutement%2F38065%2F&fwr=0&pra=3&rh=256&rw=307&rpe=1&resp_fmts=3&sfro=1&wgl=1&aieuf=1&aicrs=1&fa=27&uach=WyJBbmRyb2lkIiwiMTQuMC4wIiwiIiwiU00tQTcyNUYiLCIxNDEuMC43MzkwLjEyMiIsbnVsbCwxLG51bGwsIiIsW1siR29vZ2xlIENocm9tZSIsIjE0MS4wLjczOTAuMTIyIl0sWyJOb3Q_QV9CcmFuZCIsIjguMC4wLjAiXSxbIkNocm9taXVtIiwiMTQxLjAuNzM5MC4xMjIiXV0sMF0.&abgtt=13&dt=1761989841630&bpp=6&bdt=1766&idt=6&shv=r20251029&mjsv=m202510290101&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3D3eba01f4ba88e049%3AT%3D1737431698%3ART%3D1761989693%3AS%3DALNI_MY0eQcWxxzPld0EGLZb6tMRFHao4Q&gpic=UID%3D00000fe6091306dc%3AT%3D1737431698%3ART%3D1761989693%3AS%3DALNI_MaIZ5czN9jOO86f9fJjCV6gtWwLuw&eo_id_str=ID%3D75656087c095788f%3AT%3D1760218727%3ART%3D1761989693%3AS%3DAA-AfjZ3xYDF7oNxb9yde3IlofjA&prev_fmts=337×280%2C0x0%2C307x250&nras=3&correlator=4342558891987&frm=20&pv=1&u_tz=120&u_his=1&u_h=915&u_w=412&u_ah=915&u_aw=412&u_cd=24&u_sd=2.625&dmc=4&adx=52&ady=3996&biw=411&bih=777&scr_x=0&scr_y=0&eid=31095515%2C31095567%2C95376113%2C31095556%2C42533294&oid=2&pvsid=7829752379201755&tmod=1741458444&uas=0&nvt=1&fc=384&brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C412%2C0%2C412%2C778%2C411%2C777&vis=1&rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&abl=NS&fu=1152&bc=31&bz=1&td=1&tdf=2&psd=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDNd&nt=1&bisch=0&blev=0.53&num_ads=1&ifi=6&uci=a!6&btvi=2&fsb=1&dtd=73
All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
1.Obtain the relevant permit
2.Pay the fees for the permit
3.Make arrangements to relocate
4.Meet the costs to relocation
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
HOW TO APPLY?
All applications must be submitted ONLINE at: BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION JOB PORTAL