Internship - Security Training and Communications - #396844

Application period 01-May-2024 to 08-May-2024

Functional Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities may comprise, but not limited to the following:

• Support the development of security and safety communications products and activities (UN City Security webpage, content creation, presentations, visual materials, video content etc.);
• Support the development of security and safety training products and activities (Security Officer`s Handbook, Fire Safety training package, including motion-video production, etc.);
• Support the development of security training strategy for UN City, as well as Security Training plan for Security Officers, including training needs analysis, coordination and planning of the training programs, assisting with Onboarding program for Security Officers;
• Liaise and coordinate with the UN City Common Services Communications, ICT, UN City based AFP Security Focal Points, utilizing all available mediums;
• Support the development of communication campaigns, security training activities and establishing cohesive and coordinated channels of communication to reach and influence key audiences;
• Support and coordinate security and safety related events, trainings and workshops;
• Assisting in the Pass and ID Office with administrative tasks;
• Performing other duties as required.
  
  
  

Learning Objectives

The internship programme offers unique learning opportunities for interns, exposing them to the work of the United Nations, and enriching their educational experience through practical work in an international organization, with a focus on security and safety.

• Increased understanding of the UN system
• Increased understanding of UN Security Management System
• Learning different aspects of safety and security in an international environment
• Increased knowledge of issues related to security management
• Meeting and networking with UN City Security and Safety Services colleagues and other UN Security Management System organizations
• Work as a team member in a multicultural setting
  
  
  

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education

The applicant must be pursuing a university degree such as Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D. (or the equivalent) in security risk management, criminal justice systems, security information management, international relations or media/communications is desirable, although not essential, or have graduated from such studies within three years prior to the application date of the internship.

Experience

While no prior work experience is required, background in the field of security, safety, international relations or media/communications is desirable.

Language Requirements

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
• Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
  
  

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Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.