We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
Intern – Marketing and Communications Intern


Background
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. Our vision is a more peaceful and prosperous world built on trust. We make a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives via work in Arts and culture, English language, education. We share the best of the UK, learn from the best around the world, working with young people, influencers, future leaders, institutions across the world. We work in over 100 countries on positive change, particularly for young people. Our work includes providing technical leadership and management of complex, multi-stakeholder programmes, forming trusted partnerships that shape new approaches to tackling profound challenges, led by local communities and informed by international best practice.
The internship is a professional development opportunity aimed at enabling a talented new entrant/recent joiner to the world of work to build a strong start to their careers and contribute to our work in a mutually beneficially way. Persons living with disability and albinism are encouraged to apply.

Role purpose
To support planning and delivery of British Council Senegal’s work in line with our strategic objectives. The role will serve to provide a highly motivated beginner/recent entrant to the workforce a learning experience that will help them build essential work skills in a dynamic organisational environment and cultivate a strong foundation for their professional life.

Main accountabilities
Grow knowledge, skills and confidence and deliver tangible results performing the following specific functions working with and learning from colleagues:
Content Creation, curation & digital marketing:
• Execute social media strategies to enhance the British Council’s online presence.
• Improve existing digital platforms (website, Instagram) and any new platforms.
• Track and report on the performance of content across different channels.
• Create visually appealing and engaging high-level video content and digital assets.
• Collaborate with the communications team to conceptualise and produce multimedia assets for campaigns and events.

Programmes Support:
• Provide ongoing support to programme teams, ensuring alignment with the broader communications and marketing strategy.
• Assist in the delivery and promotion of events, collaborating closely with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders.
Reporting and Analysis:
• Work with the team to prepare detailed reports on the reach and visibility of campaigns, events, and overall marketing efforts.
• Analyse the impact of campaigns and recommend adjustments for continuous improvement.
• Track performance metrics and provide insights for ongoing campaigns.


Qualifications, Role Specific Knowledge and Experience
The ideal candidate should:
• Be new/recent entrant to the workforce (graduated within the last 2 years), preferably in communications, digital content creation or related field.
• Be familiar with social media strategies and platforms
• Have strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Be adaptable, able to quickly build understanding in new areas
• Be committed to learning
• Be able to work with a diverse groups of people
• Be resourceful and have an attention to detail
• Constructive and results-driven approach to work
• Ability to organise, co-ordinate and handle multiple tasks


Desirable:
• Interest in arts and culture, skills, youth empowerment
• Highly creative with an eye for design and storytelling.
• Proven experience in graphic design, multimedia production, and digital marketing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro).
• Videography, photography and basic editing skills would be a nice to have

Additional Information
• Location: Senegal, Dakar
• Duration: One Year
• Internship Allowance: 190 000XOF per month

Proof of Identity requirements/right to work in country: Candidates are expected to have researched whether they have the right to live and work in Senegal.
Background Checks: Initial and continuing employment with the British Council is subject to a background check. The job undertaken defines the nature of check(s) and assessment applied.
Closing Date: 29 October 2025 (Applications will close 21:59 GMT/ 22:59 UK Time).
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.
We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.
Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.