Global Security Intern

Sightsavers is looking for a Global Security Intern to support our Global Security team with research and administration tasks and to gain experience and practical skills within the global security industry.

Salary: £21,840 per annum (real living wage)

Location: UK remote – with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, when required although this is negotiable

Contract: 3 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Part-time, Flexible. 2.5 days a week with flexibility around days/hours worked

About the role

We are looking for a Global Security Intern to help support the Global Security Team with research and administration tasks as well as project work that will develop your skill set and experience within international security and risk management and contribute to making the world more inclusive. This is an exciting opportunity and a practical, hands-on first step within global security, ideal for someone with who demonstrates excellent research, written and presentation skills.

• 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

This is a varied role, 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.

• Relevant work experience in international security (e.g., global travel management, international logistics, Government services, military) OR a degree (or equivalent) in a related field (e.g., 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.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset, with a demonstrable interest in the INGO field and/or 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. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, 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 minutes from London.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

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 inter-agency 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.