International Career Opportunities ·Commonwealth Secretariat

Overview

The Commonwealth Secretariat has opened multiple high-level and early-career international job opportunities for 2026, offering positions in various fields such as communications, law, governance, and climate finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support research and writing in communications.
• Engage in digital communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to media strategy and public policy.
• Lead global media strategy and press engagement.
• Expand funding partnerships with private sector actors.
• Manage climate finance advisory roles.

Requirements

• Applicants for internships must be under 30 years old.
• Strong experience in communications or relevant fields for senior roles.
• At least 15 years of post-qualification legal experience for legal roles.
• Expertise in climate finance and proposal development for advisory roles.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries up to £120,103 annually.
• Paid weekly stipends for internships.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to high-level diplomatic work.

Location

Global

How to Apply

Interested applicants should prepare the following:

• Updated CV or Resume
• Strong Cover Letter
• Relevant professional certifications
• Writing samples or portfolio where applicable
• Supporting documents based on the role

Applications must be submitted through the official Commonwealth Secretariat recruitment portal.

Deadline

• April 30, 2026 — Audit and Risk Committee Members
• May 4, 2026 — Communications Intern and Digital Communications Intern
• May 7, 2026 — Climate Finance Adviser Roles
• May 11, 2026 — Head of Media Relations
• May 15, 2026 — Senior Leadership Roles