Intern: Security Risk Management

Assist with security risk management tasks.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Assist with security risk management tasks.

You have:

  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
  • Students in the final year of the first university degree or those who have completed a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. Programme.
  • 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.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this internship.
  • Knowledge of an additional official UN language, particularly Russian, is an advantage.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

Vienna

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

This 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 skills

Applicants 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

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language, particularly Russian, is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns 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 Fee

THE 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.

Potential interview questions

Can you explain your understanding of security risk management? The interviewer wants to assess your knowledge on a key topic relevant to the role. Provide a concise overview of security risk management principles.
Describe a time when you conducted research on a technical subject. The interviewer is looking to understand your research skills and ability to analyze information. Pro members can see the explanation.
What software tools are you proficient in for managing data? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach drafting a briefing on a security topic? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What interests you about this internship position? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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