Intern: Security Risk Management

Work LocationVienna Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis post is located in the United Nations Security and Safety Service (UNSSS), Division for Management (DM) of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV). The Intern reports to the Chief, UNSSS through the Deputy Chief. The position supports the work of the Security and Safety Service. The internship is for six (6) months with a desired starting date in April 2024. The position will be UNPAID and full-time, i.e. five days (40 hours per week) under the supervision of the Assistant Chief, coordinator of the Security Risk Management Team. For information on the work of UNOV kindly visit www.unov.org Within assigned authority, the Intern will be responsible for the following duties: - Daily information collation from open sources; - Research on security topics and drafting of written assessments and reports; - drafting and delivery of briefings on security topics; - Conducts research on new technologies as requested; keeps abreast of developments in the field; assists in testing and evaluating new products and technologies; - Assist in the Pass Office with picture taking and other administrative tasks weekly; - Performs other related duties as required; Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Ability to do research in various topics is desirable LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (oral and written proficiency) is required. Knowledge of another United Nations language is desirable. Working knowledge of German is an advantage. Additional InformationNot available. Intern Specific textInterns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.