The British High Commission Yaoundé recruits 3 bilingual interns

View Job Offer - 27484 - Public Policy and Corporate Strategy Intern (Political, Communication, Climate and Operational Support)

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Job Category: Department of Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth and Development (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job sub-category: Policy

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main objective of the position:

Are you a dynamic, curious and motivated young graduate, eager to contribute significantly to international business? This internship offers you a unique opportunity to work in the heart of the British High Commission. Yaoundéparticipating in a wide range of activities in the fields of public policy, communication, climate and institutional affairs.

You will gain practical experience in diplomacy, policy development, communication with the public and operational support, while contributing to our strategic goal of building a bilingual and regionally diverse workforce, reflecting Cameroon’s rich cultural and linguistic landscape.

Much more than just an internship, this is a real springboard for your future career in diplomacy, governance and international development.

Key responsibilities:

Business and operations support

Write meeting minutes (e.g., general services updates, meetings with contractors) and ensure they are released in a timely manner.

Provide logistics for internal meetings, workshops and training sessions.

Assist store management, ensure the accuracy of records and perform monthly spot checks.

Acting at reception: welcoming visitors, managing incoming calls and guaranteeing a professional experience in reception.

Provide one-time administrative support to various services, including real estate, IT and financial services.

Politics, climate and communications

Conduct research and prepare briefing notes on political, economic and social developments relevant to British interests in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.

Contribute to the planning and delivery of large-scale events, stakeholder meetings and public diplomacy initiatives.

Bilingual communications projects (English and French), including press releases, social media content and official correspondence.

Support the Policy and Communication team in media monitoring, stakeholder mapping and engagement monitoring.

Contribute to the production of internal reports and analyses to inform UK policies and programmes.

Profile of the candidate

We are looking for enthusiastic people who are: Young graduates or final year students from all disciplines.

Passionate about public service, diplomacy and international relations.

Excellent communication skills in French and English.

Organized, proactive and able to manage several tasks autonomously.

Engaged in learning and personal development.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Analytical mind: ability to interpret data, identify trends and draw relevant conclusions.

Critical Mind: Ability to judge and solve problems in dynamic environments.

Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills, both in English and French.

Adaptability: Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Digital Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools.

Major advantages: advanced command of French (oral and written); knowledge of Cameroonian regional dynamics.

Required behaviors

Change and improvement, communication and influence, leadership, effective decision-making, global vision, teamwork

Application deadline: 30 October 2026

Grade: Stage

Type of position: Fixed term

working hours per week: 35

Duration of publication: 9 months

Region: Africa

Country/Territory: Cameroon

Location (City): Yaoundé

Publication type: British High Commission

Number of vacancies: 3

Salary: XAF 250,000

Type of salary: monthly

Start date: 1 February 2027

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Development opportunities:

Access to the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office’s e-learning platform offering diplomacy, leadership and project management courses.

Opportunities for observation with colleagues at meetings, information sessions and external activities.

Participate in networking events with alumni.

Discovery of diplomatic operations and policy making processes in the real world.

Additional information

Please check your application carefully before submitting it, as no changes can be made once submitted.

The British High Commission will never ask for payment or fees

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