Civil Service Fast Stream - Diplomatic and Development Economics Scheme
Civil Service Fast Stream
What could I be involved in as a Diplomatic and Development Economics Fast Streamer?
As part of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, you’ll be working at the heart of international economic issues, development and foreign policy. Focussing on both countryspecific and thematic projects that look across borders, you’ll help inform decision-making on international policy, partnerships, diplomacy and aid spending. From alleviating poverty to enabling prosperity, you’ll work on issues that matter to millions of people.
Training includes:
As well as professional economics and analysis training, you’ll also have core skills training on leadership, diplomatic tradecraft and international development. This will be supplemented by other formal courses, on-the-job learning and the opportunity to gain recognised language qualifications.
To apply, you’ll need:
• British citizenship (those
with dual nationality may apply).
• To have been a resident in the UK
for at least 5 of the previous 10 years, including a consecutive
12-month period.
• A 2:1 or higher (or be expecting to achieve this),
or a post-graduate degree in an economic subject. For mixed degrees, at
least 50% should be in economics
