Security and Safety Communications Intern

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women was established in July 2010 as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. Its mission is to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. UN Women operates globally, merging resources and mandates from four previously distinct parts of the UN system focused on gender equality and women's empowerment. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational need.

Job Overview:
The Security and Safety intern" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Communications Intern will play a crucial role in supporting the Security and Safety Services team at UN Women Headquarters in New York. This full-time internship is designed to enhance the intern's understanding of the UN's operations while focusing on gender equality. The intern will assist in the identification, coordination, and educational development of strategic communication outputs within UN Women and the wider UN Security Management System. The position will leverage the previously developed Strategic Communications Plan to identify tangible deliverables and develop an implementation strategy that includes various communications products aimed at increasing security and safety awareness among UN Women personnel. The intern will work closely with various units and divisions, as well as external partners, to create effective communication materials that are gender-sensitive and promote a culture of safety and security across the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will be responsible for supporting the communication efforts of the UN Security Management System as part of the UN Women Security and Safety Services Team. Key responsibilities include: liaising with appropriate internal units, divisions, and sections; collaborating with the UN Department of Safety and Security and UNSMS partners to develop robust security and safety communications products; creating gender-sensitive security information and communication materials; developing communication campaigns and establishing coordinated channels of communication; creating effective presentations focused on visually accessible communications; utilizing design tools to produce communication products such as flyers, presentations, graphics, videos, and multimedia materials; participating in the Inter-Agency Security Management System Strategic Communications Working Group; and liaising with interested parties regarding educational materials.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have university studies in disciplines such as security risk management, criminal justice systems, security information management, international relations, media/communications, or other relevant subjects. Additionally, candidates must meet one of the following criteria: be enrolled in a postgraduate degree program (master’s or higher); be in the final academic year of a first university degree program (bachelor’s or equivalent); be enrolled in a mandatory national service program that includes the internship; or have recently graduated with a university degree and must start the internship within two years of graduation.

Educational Background:
The position requires candidates to have a background in relevant fields such as security risk management, criminal justice systems, security information management, international relations, or media/communications. Candidates should either be enrolled in a postgraduate program or be in their final year of undergraduate studies, or have recently graduated with a relevant degree.

Experience:
The internship is designed for individuals who are either currently enrolled in a relevant academic program or have recently graduated. While specific prior work experience is not mandatory, a demonstrated interest in security risk management and communications is essential. The intern should be prepared to work in a multicultural environment and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, as it is the working language of the UN. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly those relevant to UN operations, would be considered an asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time internship position at UN Women Headquarters in New York. The internship offers unique learning opportunities, exposing interns to the work of the United Nations at Headquarters level and enriching their educational experience through practical work in an international organization. The internship is part of UN Women’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, and all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women.