Policy Internship: OECD/UNESCO (Paris)

The Commonwealth Government of Australia; Paris; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport reimbursements

Job summary

The Commonwealth Government of Australia, at the Australian Embassy in Paris, is offering full-time policy internships with the OECD and UNESCO delegations for 3-5 months. Positions may run February–June 2027 or September–December 2027. Summer internships are not offered.

Interns will assist policy teams with research, briefing notes, council preparations, and public diplomacy activities. Strong English is essential; basic French is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Strong English oral and written communication skills.
• Basic French will be an advantage.
• Excellent organisational and team skills.
• Ability to take initiative and set priorities.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to support Australia’s engagement with the OECD.
• Assist with coordination of Ministers and high-level visitors to the OECD.
• Help draft briefing points and other written material.
• Support preparations for OECD meetings and related reporting.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic French

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Initiative

Job description

The Commonwealth Government of Australia, at the Australian Embassy in Paris, is offering full-time policy internships with the OECD and UNESCO delegations for 3-5 months. Positions may run February–June 2027 or September–December 2027. Summer internships are not offered.

Interns will assist policy teams with research, briefing notes, council preparations, and public diplomacy activities. Strong English is essential; basic French is an advantage.