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Sightsavers is looking for a 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.
About the role
We are looking for a part time Global Security Intern to support our Global Security Team. The role will focus on research, administration and project work. It is a great way to develop your skill set and gain experience within international security and risk management.
The 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, written 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 industry.
About you
As a dedicated and detail-oriented individual, you will support Sightsavers’ global security team with a variety of research and administrative tasks. Your role will involve conducting thorough research, writing and analysing security incidents, data, and reports, as well as maintaining and updating security documentation. You will also handle general administrative duties as required by the security team.
Benefits
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits include generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 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 will be 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.
In line with its commitment to safe programming and recruitment, Sightsavers participates in the interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) administered by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. Through collaboration with other MDS members, Sightsavers aims to ensure that there are no sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment issues relating to potential new hires and that we can respond systematically to checks from fellow MDS members. This ensures our work is accountable, delivered to a high standard and supports safeguarding across the development and humanitarian fields.
