Specific Objectives
<strong>1. </strong>Support to Security Risk Management (SRM)
Assist in the collection, analysis, and consolidation of security information from field offices
Support updates of Security Risk Management (SRM) measures, Mission Security Plans (MSP), and area‑specific security advisories
Participate in field risk assessments under the supervision of the Field Security Support Officer
Support follow‑up on compliance with SRM measures, including office assessments and site visits
2. Security Compliance and Safety Monitoring
Assist with security compliance checklists, including physical security, access control, fire safety, and staff safety equipment
Support in monitoring the implementation of UNSMS standards and SRM measures
Contribute to tracking of corrective actions, non‑compliance, and audit recommendations
Support documentation of safety observations, workplace hazards, and corrective recommendations
3. Incident Reporting and Analysis
Support the compilation and analysis of security and safety incidents, including:
Assist with the weekly and monthly security situation reports, maps, and trend analysis
4. Staff Preparedness and Training
Assist in organizing security briefings, warden system updates, fire drills, and emergency preparedness exercises
Help prepare awareness materials, such as safety posters, WhatsApp alerts, radio‑check reminders, and field mission guidelines
Support the development of learning materials for:
5. Internal Documentation and Operational Support
Contribute to maintaining the Security SharePoint, including uploading advisories, templates, mission requests, and compliance tools
Support the preparation of CONOPS, staff movement tracking tools, and mission‑planning documents
Assist with documenting procurement needs for security equipment (CCTV, radios, PPE, access control)
Proposed Methodology
Desk review of security policies, UNSMS manuals, SRM templates, and IOM internal guidelines
Participation in security unit meetings and coordination with UNDSS, field staff, and programme teams
Field visits to IOM offices to support assessments and compliance checks
Compilation of data and analysis through interviews, observation, and document review
Preparation of dashboards, summaries, and reports
Expected Deliverables
Update Mission Security SharePoint content
Support to CONOPS drafting for field missions and high‑level visits
Documentation on corrective actions and follow‑up status
Duration and Indicative Timeline
Total period: 12 weeks
Phase 1 (Weeks 1–3): Familiarization, document review, baseline assessments
Phase 2 (Weeks 4–7): Field security assessments, compliance monitoring, incident reporting
Phase 3 (Weeks 8–10): Preparation of deliverables, training materials, analysis
Phase 4 (Weeks 11–12): Internal validation and finalization of outputs
Resources and Expected Support
Access to IOM security documentation, SRM tools, incident archives, and SharePoint
Facilitation of meetings and interviews with staff, UNDSS, and programme teams
Logistical support for field travel when required
Supervision by the Field Security Support Officer (FSSO)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The candidate should:
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s level in Security Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Crisis Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, Public Administration, or any relevant discipline
OR be enrolled in a graduate programme (second university degree or equivalent)
OR have graduated within the past 12 months in one of the above fields
SKILLS
Basic understanding of security risk management, emergency preparedness, or safety principles
Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize information
Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word), mapping tools are an asset
Strong report writing skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in sensitive contexts and respect confidentiality
Strong organizational and time‑management skills
Ability to collaborate with diverse teams
Initiative, autonomy, and adaptability
Familiarity with humanitarian or UN systems is an advantage
Sensitivity to PSEAH principles, protection risks, and institutional neutrality
Languages
REQUIRED
The intern must be able to communicate in both <strong>English</strong> and <strong>French</strong>.