GISF Research & Communications Assistant

Location: London with flexibility to work from home

12 month FTC (with the possibility of extension)

Starting salary for this position is £25,272 per annum (plus contributory pension)

Join The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF), an independent platform for security focal points from global humanitarian agencies operating overseas. GISF works directly with 120 + humanitarian agencies (members). The GISF Secretariat and Steering Group also engage and collaborate with a wide range of actors, including institutional donors, researchers, UN agencies, academic institutes, think tanks, consultants and NGO platforms, in order to promote and enhance security risk management in humanitarian assistance. The Forum is not a registered organisation, but an independently run entity, currently hosted by Mines Advisory Group.

For more information, please visit www.gisf.ngo.

The Role

We are looking for an exceptional Research & Communications Assistant to join our dynamic and successful GISF team. This is a fantastic opportunity to a join a small but growing NGO, with an offices in UK/EU and North America.

The role supports GISF’s Research Advisor in the production of high-quality publications. The Assistant will also contribute to creating effective communications around research publications and other aspects of GISF’s work. Because we are a small team, there are also many opportunities to work on projects that fall outside key responsibilities (i.e. podcast, roundtables etc).

The ideal candidate will have MA degree in a relevant field (Humanitarian, Development, Security, Conflict Studies, Politics, etc.), excellent communication and writing skills, an ability to think analytically, critically and creatively and able to summarise information and present it through clear and persuasive writing or visual representations.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to background checks, please click here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

For further information about this opportunity, as well as the application form, please download the application pack, below:

MAG – GISF Research & Communications Assistant Application Pack

Application is by submission of an application form, CV and cover letter. This should be sent to the GISF Administrator, Justina Amenu (gisf-admin@gisf.ngo) highlighting:

• How your skills and experiences match those in the job description as well as your interest for the role

• How you see this role fitting into your future career plans

• Also complete the attached Application Form. Your application will not be considered without this

Closing date: Thursday 18th November 2021

For further details: See www.gisf.ngo/about or contact gisf-admin@gisf.ngo

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks after the deadline, it means that your application has not been successful.