Employment

The Commonwealth Secretariat facilitates cooperation and dialogue among member countries.

Those who work here help to shape the policies and strategies that promote the Commonwealth’s overall vision to enhance the sustainability of its 54 member states.

Our work includes promoting democracy and human rights, empowering young people and working towards the achievement of the United Nations Millennium Development goals.

Since 1965, thousands of Commonwealth Nationals have worked for this intergovernmental agency. From receptionists to the Secretary General each employee has the opportunity to impact on the lives of 2 billion Commonwealth people.

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Overseas assignments

Every year the Commonwealth Secretariat sends more than 350 professionals from the private and public sectors to areas where expert skills are needed

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A diverse workplace

The Secretariat represents a diversity of people from around the world.

Employees come from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, North America and the Pacific. Staff originate from countries such as Australia, Ghana, India, Jamaica and Vanuatu.

The London headquarters is where people bring their culture, history and values to one place, merging to meet one of the organisation's main functions: promote co-operation among member countries.

Working at the Secretariat headquarters, you will meet people of different nationalities.  It could also mean travelling to Commonwealth countries. It's an opportunity for understanding diverse cultures, religions and ways of life.

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