Global Corporate Security Intern

Job categories Communications, Security

Vacancy code VA/2023/B0058/26387

Department/office OP, SSC, Shared Services Centre

Duty station Copenhagen, Denmark

Contract type Intern

Contract level Intern

Duration 6 months, with possibility of 6 month extension subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance

Application period 01-Aug-2023 to 15-Aug-2023

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

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

• Provide direct coordination and support to the development of outputs for the security communications strategy for UNOPS;
• Support the development of security communications products and activities (UNOPS Security webpage, content creation, presentations, visual materials etc.);
• Liaise and coordinate with the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN) Strategic Communications Working Group;
• 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;
• Support the development of communication campaigns, establishing cohesive and coordinated channels of communication to reach and influence key audiences;

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
• 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:

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