Security Intern

Application period 16-Sep-2025 to 29-Sep-2025
Functional Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities may comprise, but are not limited to the following:

• Liaise and coordinate with the UN Department of Safety and Security and UNSMS partners specializing in security information, communications and data collection, collation and analysis;
• Maintain close relations with UNDSS and assist UNDSS in performing their overall coordination role providing information and support on issues related to UNOPS.
• Coordinate personnel when responding to emergencies and alarms
• Maintain the mechanisms for reporting all security related incidents that may have an impact on UNOPS projects or programmes.
• Assists in planning and coordinating security operations for specific events and visits.
• Manage and perform daily monitoring, taking necessary action when required, and generate reports as needed.
• Liaise with the local government security organizations to gather and assess information on security and safety matters that might affect UNOPS personnel and programmes located in various areas in the country and provide analysis of security related information obtained.
• Maintain accurate records on current and projected security security documents.
• Maintains staff lists, and information related to UNOPS personnel, residences, project sites, focal points, and the warden system for implementation of the Office /Operations' Security Plan;
• Documents and report security incidents affecting UNOPS staff
• Conducts basic elements of security briefings to newly arrived staff, as required;
• Disseminates, relays, exchanges and communicates information regarding the security situation in the country or areas of responsibility;

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.
• 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 Security Management System organizations in Afghanistan
• Work as a team member in a multicultural setting

Education/Experience/Language requirements:
Education:

• University studies in the field of security risk management, criminal justice systems, security information management, analysis, international relations or media/communications is desirable, although not essential.
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
• Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation, or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program which is part of a degree programme and undertake the internship as part of the program requirements.

Experience:
While no prior work experience is required, background in the field of security, international relations, analysis or media/communications is desirable. The successful applicant should not have more than 3 years of post-graduate work experience.

Language requirement:
Good communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;

Knowledge of the local languages - Dari, Pashto

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