Security and Political Risk Research Intern, Nairobi
| Location | NAIROBI, Kenya |
| Date Posted | June 26, 2025 |
| Category |
Education / Teaching
Management Production / Manufacturing Security |
| Job Type |
Contract
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| Currency | KES |
Description
The Security Analysis Unit (SAU) supports the AKDN’s safety, security, and resilience of operations across various geographies through structured security and political risk analysis reporting. The SAU provides periodic and bespoke assessments on political and security trends across Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The SAU is seeking a motivated intern to support its analytical and research functions, offering an opportunity to gain practical experience in risk analysis within both humanitarian and corporate contexts.
The internship aims to provide support in research, information management, and report production, while also enabling the intern to gain substantive knowledge in political and security risk assessment. The intern will be mentored by experienced analysts and contribute directly to ongoing projects and publications.
The require
Responsibilities
- Provide research assistance for the development of routine and bespoke SAU reports.
- Assist in collecting and integrating security risk-related information and datasets.
- Support SAU analysts in producing tailored risk assessments.
- Help maintain, update, and ensure consistency of the SAU’s internal report databases.
- Edit and proofread reports prior to client dissemination.
- Uphold high standards of operational security, ensuring that sensitive information is protected.
- Attend and contribute to internal and external security meetings, workshops, and presentations as appropriate.
- Assist in the production of the SAU Business Threat Intelligence (BTI) Report.
- Develop a stronger understanding of political and security risk trends across Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
- Enhance their analytical writing skills tailored to humanitarian and corporate audiences.
- Gain practical experience in political and security research methodologies.
- Build skills in managing sensitive information securely and ethically.
Candidate Position Requirements Education and Background
- A Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Conflict Studies, Law, or a related field is required.
- A Master’s degree (completed or in progress) with a focus on Peace and Conflict Studies, Public Policy, or related fields is an advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent written English and editing skills.
- Strong analytical and lateral thinking abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
Languages
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
- Proficiency in Arabic and/or French is an asset.
How to apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV including contacts of three references, by 10th July 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.“AKF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and expects all Staff and Partners to share this commitment.”All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks which include criminal record checks. AKF Kenya also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can find out more on this scheme on this link: https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org/The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network ( www.akdn.org ).
Sector
Social Development
About the Agency
The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.
Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.Region: Eastern Africa
Location: Kenya
Salary: Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Job Expires
11-Jul-2025
Security and Political Risk Research Intern | AKDN
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Security and Political Risk Research Intern
Aga Khan Foundation
The position
The Security Analysis Unit (SAU) supports the AKDN’s safety, security, and resilience of operations across various geographies through structured security and political risk analysis reporting. The SAU provides periodic and bespoke assessments on political and security trends across Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The SAU is seeking a motivated intern to support its analytical and research functions, offering an opportunity to gain practical experience in risk analysis within both humanitarian and corporate contexts.
The internship aims to provide support in research, information management, and report production, while also enabling the intern to gain substantive knowledge in political and security risk assessment. The intern will be mentored by experienced analysts and contribute directly to ongoing projects and publications.
The requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Provide research assistance for the development of routine and bespoke SAU reports.
- Assist in collecting and integrating security risk-related information and datasets.
- Support SAU analysts in producing tailored risk assessments.
- Help maintain, update, and ensure consistency of the SAU’s internal report databases.
- Edit and proofread reports prior to client dissemination.
- Uphold high standards of operational security, ensuring that sensitive information is protected.
- Attend and contribute to internal and external security meetings, workshops, and presentations as appropriate.
- Assist in the production of the SAU Business Threat Intelligence (BTI) Report.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the SAU Lead.
Supervision and Learning Objectives
The intern will be directly supervised by the SAU Lead and work closely with AKDN analysts. Over the course of the internship, the intern is expected to:
- Develop a stronger understanding of political and security risk trends across Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
- Enhance their analytical writing skills tailored to humanitarian and corporate audiences.
- Gain practical experience in political and security research methodologies.
- Build skills in managing sensitive information securely and ethically.
Candidate Position Requirements
Education and Background
- A Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Conflict Studies, Law, or a related field is required.
- A Master’s degree (completed or in progress) with a focus on Peace and Conflict Studies, Public Policy, or related fields is an advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent written English and editing skills.
- Strong analytical and lateral thinking abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.
- Proficiency in Arabic and/or French is an asset.
Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV including contacts of three references, by 10th July 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
“AKF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and expects all Staff and Partners to share this commitment.”
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks which include criminal record checks. AKF Kenya also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can find out more on this scheme on this link: https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org/
The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org).
Sector
Social Development
About the Agency
The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.
Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together.
Region
Eastern Africa
Location
Kenya
Salary
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Job Expires
11-Jul-2025