Intern: Security Risk Management

Support the Security and Safety Service at the UN by conducting research and managing documentation.

This opening expired 7 months ago. Do not try to apply for this job.

UNOV - United Nations Office at Vienna

Open positions at UNOV / Open positions at UN
Logo of UNOV

Application deadline 7 months ago: Saturday 8 Nov 2025 at 04:59 UTC

Open application form

Overview

Support the Security and Safety Service at the UN by conducting research and managing documentation.

You have:

  • Be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or be enrolled in, or have recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
  • Have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
  • Knowledge of an additional official UN language 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 Assistant 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 January 2026. 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: Under the supervision of the Assistant Chief, the intern will be responsible for the following duties: - Monitor and collect daily security-related information from open sources and prepare summaries or highlight relevant developments. - Conduct research on security-related topics and assist in drafting analytical assessments, reports, and briefing notes. - Provide support to the Pass and ID Unit, including assisting with badge photo processing and related administrative tasks on a weekly basis. - Assist in the drafting of a wide range of documents, including reports, communication materials, background papers, and data inputs for presentations or dashboards. - Assist the Office of the Chief with functions related to project planning and coordination. - Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have recently 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. 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 the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

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 provide an example of a research project you've worked on? This question gauges your research ability and experience. Discuss a specific project, your contributions, and the outcomes.
How proficient are you with MS Office applications, particularly Excel? This assesses your technical skills relevant to administrative tasks. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple tasks at once. How did you prioritize? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to stay informed about security-related topics? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why are you interested in the Security Risk Management internship? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle confidential information? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a document or report you've drafted? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you know about the United Nations and its work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 7 months ago - Updated 7 months ago - Source: careers.un.org