23 April 2026

The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) of the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs is looking for a Student Assistant to help with the administration and delivery of the Intelligence and Security Research Group’s teaching portfolio. 
The Intelligence and Security Research Group at ISGA has two main teaching portfolios: a Minor in Intelligence Studies, for which most assistance is needed; and a Master’s specialisation 'track' in the Crisis and Security Management degree programme. The group also provides professional training which also require assistance. 

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the management of emails related to the above-mentioned teaching programmes, with an emphasis on the Intelligence Studies minor;
• Provide organisational assistance for specific courses;
• Assist with the administration of examinations, and communications with the Education Service Center, OSC;
• Assist with the organisation of events and our professional learning portfolio, particularly the 'Leergang Geheime Diensten';
• Assist with the archiving and administration related to our teaching programmes; 
• Occasionally assist with research projects in the research group;
• Assist with the maintenance of and communication to our alumni network; 
• Assist with other ad hoc administrative tasks that should arise during the academic year.

Selection criteria

• The candidate will be fluent in both Dutch and English, at C2 level.
• The candidate will have excellent organisation and administration skills.
• The candidate will have a professional and courteous manner in both email and in-person communication.
• The candidate will have the ability to work in a team. 
• The candidate most be enrolled in one of the Leiden University Programmes (incoming or current Master student) during the work period.
• Having an interest in intelligence studies is a plus.
• The candidate is available from mid-to-late August 2026 for the handover from the previous Student Assistant.

Terms and conditions

The period will be from 24 August 2026 to August 2027 for 16 hours a week. 

The contract and the conditions will be passed through the employment agency Jobmotion and the salary will depend on the study year.

You need a Dutch Health Insturance (not a student insurance), and a working permit.

Applications and information

If interested, please send your CV and a motivation letter to n.ikani@fgga.leidenuniv.nl no later than Friday 29 May. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in the first half of June. Interviews may be held online.

Enquiries can be made to intelligencestudies@fgga.leidenuniv.nl

Our organisation

The Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) offers academic education in the field of Public Administration, Safety and Security, and International Relations, as well as in-depth post-academic programmes for professionals. In addition, the Faculty is also home to Leiden University College. For more information about the Faculty, see the website.

Our institute

The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) is a scientific institute that focuses on multidisciplinary research and education within the international field of security studies. ISGA operates from The Hague, centre of national and international governance and City of Peace, Justice and Security. For more information about the institute, see the website.

Intelligence and Security research group

The candidate will join the Intelligence and Security research group at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA). Our research group is comprised of academic researchers and practitioners who share a research interest in intelligence studies. Our core teaching activities within ISGA focus on the Minor in Intelligence Studies and the specialization track in Intelligence and National Security on the Crisis and Security Management (CSM) MSc programme. We also occasionally contribute to other teaching programmes within ISGA. You can find more information about the research group on the website.

Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated.