Internship - Security Training and Communications

The Security and Safety Services of the UN City as part of the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) works to enable the conduct of United Nations activities while ensuring the safety, security and well-being of personnel and the security of United Nations premises and assets in Denmark. 

The Security and Safety Services of the UN City is managed by UNOPS on behalf of the UN in Denmark and the Security Training and Communications Intern will be reporting to the Deputy Security Adviser (DSA), supporting a variety of tasks and projects related to security and safety training and communications products, to increase security and safety awareness among UN personnel in Denmark.

Duties and responsibilities may comprise, but not limited to the following:

• Support the development of security and safety communications products and activities (UN City Security webpage, content creation, presentations, visual materials, video content etc.);

• Support the development of security and safety training products and activities (Security Officer`s Handbook, Fire Safety training package, including motion-video production, etc.);

• Support the development of security training strategy for UN City, as well as Security Training plan for Security Officers, including training needs analysis, coordination and planning of the training programs, assisting with Onboarding program for Security Officers; 

• Liaise and coordinate with the UN City Common Services Communications, ICT, UN City based AFP Security Focal Points, utilizing all available mediums;

• Support the development of communication campaigns, security training activities and establishing cohesive and coordinated channels of communication to reach and influence key audiences;

• Support and coordinate security and safety related events, trainings and workshops;

• Assisting in the Pass and ID Office with administrative tasks;

• Performing other duties as required.

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 and safety.

• 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 City Security and Safety Services colleagues and other UN Security Management System organizations

• Work as a team member in a multicultural setting

While no prior work experience is required, background in the field of security, safety, international relations or  media/communications is desirable.

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
• Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Contract level: Internship
Contract duration: 6 months, with possibility of renewal.

This internship is not designed to lead to a staff position with UNOPS. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.

Interns may be eligible for a monthly stipend  from UNOPS provided that they do not receive funds from other institutions. However, they must make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and necessary visa arrangements.

For more details about UNOPS internships please follow this link:

https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Internships-and-volunteering.aspx

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel, including interns. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.