International Security Analyst (Internship)

OUR COMPANY

Sentinel Atlas, formerly SMS Security Consultancy Ltd., is a private security & safety services provider and consulting firm, operating mainly in North Africa and gradually expanding its activities in the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa. Through partnerships built over the years, Sentinel Atlas can provide a broad range of tailored security and safety services, making it the preferred choice for European diplomatic representations, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations as well as major corporations. Our head office is based in Malta, from where we carry our back-office & consulting activities.

The intern will be part of our Country Watch team and participate in the daily monitoring of security events in a small number of countries, with a focus on North Africa, which is a tremendous opportunity to enhance one’s knowledge about the security situation in the region.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data collection on MENA

1. Press, media, and internet monitoring for relevant events;
2. Open source research to identify socio-political dynamics and trends;
3. Coordination and cross-checking of information;

• Data processing

1. Categorizing and archiving information according to pre-determined formats;
2. Regularly updating databases and graphic charts;

• Report production

1. Directly contributing to internal and external reports.

CANDIDATE’S PROFILE

• Currently enrolled in a graduate school program in international security or a related field;
• Deep understanding of North African countries;
• Fluent in English. Proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic and/or in French is an asset;
• Detail-oriented, with good communication skills;
• Strong sense of commitment and willing to take on more responsibilities;
• You are proactive, motivated and adaptable;
• You thrive best working in an evolving environment with a young and growing company.

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

• 4 to 6-month full-time internship;
• An internship agreement with any school or university is mandatory;
• No remuneration will be provided to the intern except for a round-trip flight ticket to Malta for the assignment period;
• Remote work optional.

TO APPLY

• Send cover letter and CV at: [email protected]. Please indicate in the email your availability and whether you can provide an internship agreement.
• Qualified applicants will be considered on a rolling basis (first come first serve).

STARTING DATE

15 July 2021