Internships
Internships at Saferworld offer the opportunity for individuals to further their career goals while helping Saferworld combat the root causes of international conflict.
As many graduates discover, salaried opportunities within the non-governmental sector are limited, consequently competition for such positions is great. By gaining valid work experience with Saferworld, graduates can increase their potential for employment considerably.
Current internship vacancies
There are currently 5 internships available on the following programmes:
Communications & Advocacy (See job description)
Policy and Advocacy (See job description)
Asia Programme (See job description)
Europe Programme (See job description)
Small Arms & Transfer Controls (See job description)
Job descriptions include information on how to apply.
Deadline for applications is 12 December 2008.
Applicants will generally be required to have a relevant Masters degree, however in some cases a first degree with relevant experience will be considered. Please refer to the job description for further information.
Interns must have an interest in international affairs and be willing to undertake a considerable level of responsibility and personal input.
Terms and conditions
Pay: London minimum wage
Length of internship: 6-12 months
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Holidays: 25 days per year
News
- Small arms and human security in Kosovo
- A report on public attitudes to small arms is launched at a conference on small arms and human security in Pristina.
- Supporting security in Bangladesh
- Saferworld works with the police and local communities in Bangladesh to improve safety and security.
- Saferworld annual review
- In November Saferworld published its annual review
- Actvities October 2008
- Download Saferworld's activity report for October.
- UN First Committee vote on the Arms Trade Treaty
- The UN General Assembly's First Committee on Disarmament and International Security votes to work towards an Arms Trade Treaty