INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
LONDON
Current Vacancies:
There are no vacancies at present
Job Description
BASIC's London office supervises up to two unpaid interns
at any time. Through their work interns gain an understanding
of many of the current issues affecting European and transatlantic
security; familiarity with the arms control community in London
and Europe; an understanding of employment opportunities in
the field; a first-hand view of how a small think tank influences
international media coverage and UK policy formulation; and
exposure to the challenges and responsibilities of international
networking.
Interns will have the opportunity to participate in these
projects in various ways; such as helping to research a fact
sheet or report, assisting in the organisation of conferences
and events, or preparing regular news Updates. Interns are
also expected to attend Parliamentary hearings and briefings,
monitor arms control meetings, monitor news web sites and
various administrative tasks as required.
We encourage people with a relevant Masters degree to apply.
In some cases, a first degree with relevant experience will
be considered. Interns should have excellent research, writing,
editing, networking, and organisational skills. Familiarity
with MS Office is required, as well as an ability to use the
Internet. Interns are asked to work a minimum of three days
per week and to make a commitment of at least 3 months, so
that they can establish a sense of continuity and undertake
substantive assignments. Longer internships are possible upon
arrangement.
Applications Deadlines:
BASIC's internship program has a continuous application
process. Applications are considered as and when a place becomes
vacant. Applicants are therefore asked to state the dates
they would be available in their covering letter, and to send
their applications in well in advance.
Visas/Work Permits
The requirements for visas and work permits depend on the
citizenship of the applicant. Non-European Union nationals
are required to contact the British Consulate in their country
of citizenship, to learn what the visa requirements are before
applying and ensuring they are eligible. Unfortunately BASIC
is unable to assist applicants to gain visas or permits.
How to Apply
Please submit the following application materials:
- A cover letter, including:
- what dates you are available between
- the reasons why you are interested in working at BASIC
- how many days a week you wish to work
- Your CV/resume
- A recent writing sample (1500-2000 words)
- Two academic references from former or current professors
and/or employers
Please email your application materials to: basicuk@basicint.org
Or post them to:
Internship Administrator
British American Security Information Council
The Grayston Centre
28 Charles Square
London
N1 6HT
Preliminary interviews will be conducted by phone for those
applicants who do not live in the metropolitan London area.
BASIC is an equal opportunity employer.
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