Analysis and Training

Work Location

New York

Expected duration

Up to six months

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. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions. This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic, and exciting organization gaining unique and valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Simply, all humanity will benefit from your work. Together, we can make the world a better place. For more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the world in enabling the achievement of SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/ The Specialized Services Branch (SSB) is one of three divisions in the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS). DPSS supports the overarching goals of the Department by setting standards and providing specialized support to UNSMS operations in the areas of physical security, training, coordination of close protection services, critical incident stress management, and the promotion of road safety. It also takes the lead in the department’s innovations and digital transformation. and information management. The Division is critical in leveraging resources and expertise to enable the UN’s work around the world in support of the Department’s goals and objectives. The duration of the internship is for a period of three (3) to six (6) months, depending on the needs of the Department. The internship is UNPAID and is designed to be full-time (35 hours per week) and in person at the duty station. It can however be adapted to accommodate remote/hybrid arrangements and/or part-time arrangements (20 hours per week) on an exceptional basis at the request of the successful candidate. The intern will work under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they are assigned. Within assigned authority, the intern is expected to undertake the following duties:

• Research and compile info on latest information analysis methodologies, articles and reports. This mainly includes conducting research and compiling reports, study material, articles on the said subject such as Open Source Information (OSINT)- including social media ...