Specific Objectives
1. 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 English and French.