Duties and Responsibilities
The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support, and oversight of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) globally. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in security risk management and contribute to the UN’s mission.
Key details include:
UNDSS enables safe and effective delivery of UN programmes in challenging environments.
The Department’s mission is to support UN activities through trusted security leadership and solutions.
This internship is located within the Office of the Under-Secretary-General (OUSG), Strategic Planning Service (SPS), Strategic Partnerships and Policy Section (SPPS).
SPPS serves as the secretariat for the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN), coordinates policy development, and supports strategic planning.
Internship Duration and Format
Three (3) to six (6) months between January and June 2026
UNPAID and full-time (35 hours/week); hybrid or part-time (minimum 20 hours/week) arrangements possible in exceptional cases
Supervision by a designated staff member
Intern Responsibilities
Produce minutes of IASMN working group meetings and discussions
Compile weekly briefings on global security developments
Conduct research for responses to security policy queries
Assist in drafting a security guide for UNSMS personnel
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Special Skills
To qualify, applicants must meet one of the following:
Enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent)
Enrolled in final year of a Bachelor’s programme
Recently graduated (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. level)
Application Requirements
Completed online application including Cover Note and Personal History Profile
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed
Cover Note must include:
Title of your current degree programme
Expected or actual graduation date
IT skills and software proficiency
Top three areas of interest
Why you are the best candidate for this internship
Your motivation for applying to the UN Internship Programme
Personal History Profile must include:
All past work experience
IT skills
Three references
Application instructions
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