Sustainable Security Intern

Oxford Research Group offers graduate internships throughout the year. These internships are an ideal opportunity to gain valuable experience working for one of Britain’s leading peace and security NGOs. Placements are open to recent graduates, though preference is given to those with a post-graduate degree or relevant experience.

Interns play an active role in all elements of ORG’s work. Initially your days will be spent on a variety of administrative tasks, from arranging meetings and responding to publication requests, to answering the phone and assisting other staff. As your internship progresses, you will be able to get more and more involved in our projects, meetings and publications. You will need to be highly organised, quick to learn and enthusiastic about the issues we work on. The more you put in, the more you will get out!

Over the course of the internship you will gain experience in event organisation, media work, publicity, fundraising and producing publications, as well as developing a better understanding of the issues we work on and the people involved.

This placement is focussed on supporting and developing ORG’s sustainable security programme, including events, meetings and research assistance. A central aspect of this will be leading on most of the administrative and logistical tasks associated with organising our regional consultations in Egypt and South Africa.

The placement is for 3 days a week (Monday-Wednesday) for 6 months, based in our office near Old Street in London. The placement is unpaid, but expenses of £10 per day will be offered (£4.50 for lunch and £5.50 for London travel).

Job Details
Work type: 
Voluntary
Location: 
London, EC2A
Deadline for Applications: 
29 Aug 08
Application Requirements: 

To apply, please visit http://www.oxfordresearchgroup.org.uk/get_involved/int... and download and read the “Description of Roles and Responsibilities”, then download and complete the “Intern Application Form”.

Skills Requirements: 

The skills and experience essential for this role include:

  • Proven experience in organising and running events.
  • Excellent research and writing skills (in order to prepare short briefings and reports of meetings, as well as to assist the programme director where necessary).
  • Highly organised with excellent administration skills.

It is also essential that that the successful candidate be able to attend the consultations taking place in Alexandria, Egypt (12-15 October) and Pretoria, South Africa (30 November – 3 December).

Contact Details
Contact Name: 
Chris Abbott
020 7549 0298
chris.abott@oxfordresearchgroup.org.uk