Intern- Intellectual Property, New Delhi - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Description

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. Job Category Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas) Job Subcategory Intellectual Property Office Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, experience segment and the behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.

The duration of the internship is for six months.

Main purpose of job:
Provide support for the Senior Intellectual Property Attache by;

• Shadowing the IP attaché to understand their role

• Responding to enquiries signposting available support for UK businesses on IP in India

• Preparing notes and reports on meetings and projects and conducting administrative tasks supporting the IP attache

• Supporting the activities of the Trade Policy Team at BHC Delhi

We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
At the end of the Internship the post holder will;

• Understand the importance of providing IP support for UK businesses trading, or wishing to trade in India

• Understand the cross government work of the UK in delivering business support (FCDO / DIT / BEIS)

• Understand the work across government, industry and academia carried out by the IP attache

• Prepare notes, minutes and documents in support of the above

• Be able to confidently explain the ambitions of the UK government, the IPO of the UK and the Trade Policy Team BHC Delhi

• Have a working knowledge of the UK trade teams based across India

Working patterns:

The IP Attache works flexibly, and the Intern would be guided by the attache as to attendance at the High Commission.

Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):

Some travel in India may be necessary in support of the attache. The occasional overnight stay may also be required.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Qualified to degree level (at least Bachelor's) in law;

At least have 1-2 years of experience in providing IP support.

Language requirements:

Language: The ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing is essential

Level of language required: High level of understanding and knowledge

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience Postgraduate research experience in intellectual property Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together Application deadline 8 May 2024 Grade Internship Type of Position Intern Working hours per week 40 Region South Asia & Afghanistan Country/Territory India Location (City) New Delhi Type of Post British High Commission Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency INR Stipend / Allowance INR 31,565 per month Start Date 1 June 2024 Other benefits and conditions of employment

For British High Commission candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.

For other than BHC candidates, stipend will be INR 31,565 per month .

No relocation or any other related costs or assistance will be provided.

Please note - BHC does not deduct tax at source and employees are required to ensure that any requirements of local income-tax law are complied with in full. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g., some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.

Around half of our work forces are women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.