Dutystation: Kabul, Afghanistan
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
TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE FUTURE
UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.
Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
We are proud of our people and embrace diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries from a range of backgrounds, and languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.