Sightsavers
Location: UK (remote working) Contract: Part Time 3 month Fixed Term Contract Salary: £18,000 pro rata
Purpose of role as Safety and Security Intern
Our Global security team are looking for a smart, career minded intern to join them on a fixed term contract this Summer. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or other suitable professional to gain exposure within the INGO sector at international level.
The post-holder will support Sightsavers global security team with a number of research and administrative tasks. This will include conducting research, writing and analysing security incidents, data and reports, maintaining and updating security documentation and general admin tasks as required by the security team.
About the role of Safety and Security Intern
The successful applicant will work 2.5 days a week, with potential flexibility for additional hours depending on requirements. The internship will run for 3 months between July and September 2022. This role will be remote working, likely with infrequent travel to the Sightsavers UK office in Haywards Heath.
- Maintaining and updating Sightsavers online security training modules
- Researching and writing country security context analyses for upcoming projects
- Data analysis and security mapping of project implementation areas
- Maintaining and updating country security plans for Sightsavers operating countries
- Providing written analysis of current security issues for the management security report
Knowledge, skills and experience for Safety and Security Intern
Essential:
- Degree educated (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (such as intelligence, security, risk management, conflict studies or international relations)
- Ability to research and analyse information accurately, and produce high quality written work
- Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Experience with administration and general office duties
- Flexible and adaptable mindset
- Strong IT, Microsoft Office
- Fluent English
Desirable:
- Additional languages such as French or Portuguese, written and spoken
- Demonstrable interest in the INGO sector or international security industry
The Safety and Security Intern is a varied role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
Closing date: 24 June 2022
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 4 July 2022. The interview process will be a two-stage process with a written task at first stage and a remote interview at second stage.
As an equal opportunity Employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader therefore qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply
To apply, and for further details about the role, please go to our web site and click on the Apply Here icon. Please ensure you detail all your relevant experience within the form.
We reserve the right to close this opportunity early.
How to apply
To apply, and for further details about the role, please go to our web site and click on the Apply Here icon. Please ensure you detail all your relevant experience within the form. Please apply in English.
We reserve the right to close this opportunity early.