Intern
The HALO Trust, United Kingdom
Job Description
Intern at The HALO Trust
Full time - Temporary
Location Remote, based in/near London or Wilton (Wiltshire) with occasional requirement for travel to Scotland for meetings and international travel when needed.
Salary National minimum wage (The hourly rate for the minimum wage depends on your age)
About HALO:
Description
The HALO Trust is the world’s largest and oldest international humanitarian mine action charity. Our mission is to save lives and restore livelihoods for those affected by conflict. HALO is known for its work to clear landmines and the disposal of other explosive hazards such as bombs, rockets, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). HALO was established in Afghanistan in 1988 and now employs over 9,500 staff across 28 countries and territories.
We are seeking to fill a paid internship position with an enthusiastic and proactive recent graduate or student able to provide support in a busy office environment. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the successful candidate will work across the organisation, gaining invaluable experience to prepare them for their future career. The role would last for approximately 6 months, beginning on a part time basis of 25 hours a week with the possibility of increasing to full time should the candidate meet expectations.
This position can be located at either of our offices in Wilton (near Salisbury) or Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Remote working would also be possible should the right candidate present themselves.
Responsibilities include:
The role will provide you with the opportunity to work with a broad variety of departments within the HALO Trust. Once you have established the work that you find most rewarding, there will be scope to focus on your interests. Main initial responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with administration related to the development of HALO’s conservation/environmental portfolio and strategy.
- Administrative assistance surrounding the upscaling Ukraine programme.
- Writing work including donor reports, concept notes and minute taking.
- Direct assistance work with any of our 28 programmes across the globe.
- Creating and updating online training courses for different global teams.
- Supporting the communications team with video editing and writing tasks.
- Researching and drafting bi-weekly updates on news related to Afghanistan, as well as other research projects for other programmes.
- Monthly administrative tasks needed to be conducted in the Wilton office.
- File Management and Due Diligence support for the Partnerships team.
- Reviewing and sharing bidding opportunities with relevant programmes and providing support on submissions when requested.
- Updating an internal database to support the work of the medical team.
Requirements
Requirements
Applicants should possess a positive attitude and be highly organized, flexible, self-motivated, and detail-orientated, with a strong interest in the non-profit and international development/humanitarian sector. We are looking for the following:
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Be highly organised and self-motivated
- Ability to take initiative
- Exceptional work ethic
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- A keen understanding of a variety of writing styles appropriate for communicating to different stakeholders, busy HALO staff, and the public.
Benefits
Benefits
- Salary: National minimum wage (The hourly rate for the minimum wage depends on your age)
- Flexible working policy.
- Valuable insight provided into international humanitarian systems and working in the non-profit sector, giving you vital experience preparing you for your future career.
- Opportunity to conduct direct and meaningful work that will impact the HALO’s ability to make a difference in the lives of families across the globe.
To apply for this role, please submit a CV and one-page cover letter detailing why you are suitable for this role (Please include any relevant academic or professional experience) before the closing date for applications which is 14th August 2023. If there is a sufficient calibre of applicants, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than the date noted.
The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or