Global Security Intern

Sightsavers is looking for a part time Global Security Intern to support their Global Security team. This is a great opportunity to gain experience and practical skills in global security within international development.

Location: UK remote - occasional travel to Haywards Heath, negotiable 

Salary: £21,840.00 per annum (real living wage) 

Contract: Three-month fixed term contract 

Hours: Part-time, flexible working. Two and a half days each week with flexibility around working pattern.

About the role

The role will invovle research, administrative and project work. It is a great way to develop your skill set and gain experience within international security and risk management at an international level. This internship offers practical, hands-on experience in global security and would be ideal for someone with a passion for safety and security with excellent research, reporting, analysis and presentation skills. 

Responsibilities

·         Maintaining and updating Sightsavers online security training modules

·         Researching and writing country security context analyses for upcoming projects

·         Maintaining and updating country security plans for Sightsavers operating countries

·         Providing written analysis of current security issues for the management security report

·         Drafting template documents when required by the security team

·         Support the global security team when engaging with the Security Focal Point network

Please read the full job description for further details. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant work experience in international security (for example global travel management, international logistics, Government services, military) OR a degree (or equivalent) in a related field (for example intelligence, security, risk management, conflict studies, international relations).
• Proven ability to research and analyse information accurately, producing high quality written work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with administrative and general office duties.
• A flexible and adaptable way of working, with an obvious interest in the INGO field/international security sector.
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Able to travel very occasionally to the office in Haywards Heath desirable
• Multilingual, for example French, Portuguese desirable

About you

The ideal candidate will be dedicated and detail-oriented  with a keen interest in international security and safety. You will enjoy conducting thorough research, writing and analysing security incidents, data, and reports, as well as maintaining and updating security documentation. You will also working closely with your team to support with any administrative tasks, as required by the security team. So if you enjoy a varied and security led opportunity this could be the ideal internship for you.

Benefits

Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits that includes a generous annual leave allowance, contributory pension, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership and wellness discounts. If you choose to work from or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, it is a short 20 minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minute train ride from London.

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please simply click on the Apply icon on our portal. We are particularly interested to understand your motivations in applying.

Please note there is an expectation you can occasionally travel to our offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW).

The evaluation process is in two stages. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online written task, lasting up to one hour. Candidates successful at this stage will then be invited to attend a virtual Microsoft Teams interview, also lasting up to one hour. We intend to conduct interviews from week commencing 16 September 2024 onwards.

The deadline to complete and submit your application is 10 September 2024 at 23.59pm GMT UK. Please complete your application in English.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.