Are you curious about career opportunities in a policy institute? Do you want to build hands-on experience and gain a competitive edge in today’s job market? Would you like to expand your knowledge of key issues in international affairs and learn new skills? If so, the Molchanov Sustainability Internship at Chatham House might be the perfect opportunity for you.
About Chatham House
Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is an independent policy institute based in London. Our mission is to help build a sustainably secure, prosperous, and just world. We seek to empower our interns by equipping them with the knowledge and skills to be effective and positive changemakers, committed to tackling future challenges in a complex and rapidly changing world.
Internship Overview
An internship at Chatham House offers an invaluable learning experience through a six-month placement in one of our host teams. Whether you are a school leaver, still studying, or a graduate, if you have an interest in global issues, then there is no better experience than an internship placement with us. Internships are available for the following teams:
- Environment and Society Centre
- Africa Programme
- UK in the World
- Middle East and Africa Programme
- Russia and Eurasia Programme
- International Affairs Journal
What to Expect
During your internship, you will:
- Gain Practical Experience: Benefit from direct involvement in projects across a wide range of topics and gain exposure to event development, administration, and research support.
- Develop Skills: Opportunities to develop writing and communication skills, including exposure to the research publications and editing process. Learn to draft engaging content for our audiences and build targeted marketing campaigns.
- Build Connections: Work alongside world-leading experts in international affairs and build valuable connections.
- Dedicated Support: Your assigned mentor will guide and support you throughout the internship, suggesting training opportunities to aid your development.
- Networking Opportunities: Attend Chatham House’s workshops, events, and networking opportunities with internationally respected experts.
Person Specification
We are looking for individuals who:
- Have an interest in Chatham House and what we do.
- Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
- Are enthusiastic about learning and taking on all areas of a project or task.
- Are willing to proactively take on new challenges.
- Are self-motivated and able to manage their time effectively.
- Are eager to learn and improve skills through continuous personal development.
- Are team players, comfortable working with people at all levels.
- Are comfortable building rapport with colleagues.
Benefits
As an intern, you will enjoy access to:
- A unique learning and development programme tailored to your personal goals.
- Networking with commentators, researchers, and international policymakers.
- Our Library, online e-Library, and events at Chatham House.
- Complimentary membership (subject to a performance evaluation).
- A wide range of benefits including working closely with our diverse community of world-leading policy experts.
Application Requirements
To apply for this internship, you must:
- Reside in the UK for the duration of the internship.
- Possess a valid right to work in the UK by the start and duration of the internship.
- Be aged 18 and over.
- Be available to start on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Chatham House, for a 6-month duration.
Salary: London Living Wage – currently £13.15 per hour.
Hours: Monday to Thursday (28 hours per week).
Location: Hybrid (Office/Home), 2 days in the office per week.
Application closing date: Sunday, July 7, 2024 (Midnight, UK time). You will be notified of the status of your application within 4 weeks of the role closing.
Chatham House is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you need any support or reasonable adjustment during the application process, please contact us at HR@chathamhouse.org.
Please avoid using AI for your application; we want to hear from you personally! Using AI-generated content may lead to disqualification.
Apply for this enriching opportunity and become a part of Chatham House, contributing to impactful projects and building a sustainable future.
Apply Here: Chatham House Careers