National Applicants Only - Security Intern

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Background

UNDP has operated in Ethiopia since 1981. Since then, UNDP has focused on providing Ethiopia with strategic support to build national capacity and enhance the country’s development results in the areas of poverty reduction and economic growth, democratic governance as well as climate-resilient development. UNDP is currently assisting the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to overcome its structural challenges as it strives to become a democratic, peaceful and prosperous middle-income country. It supports a successful transition to democratic governance, addresses drivers of conflict to consolidate and build peace, fosters enabling conditions for expanded job creation by the private sector (especially SMEs) and accelerates the transition to a green economy resilient to climate change. Gender equality and women’s empowerment are embedded across all areas of work.

In alignment with the CPD (2020-2025), UNDP has also been investing to strengthen the capacity of key federal, and regional partners while supporting communities in Ethiopia for a successful transition to democratic governance, address drivers of conflict, promote peacebuilding, create enabling environment for expanded job creation by the private sector (especially SMEs) and accelerate the transition to a climate-resilient green. Gender equality and women’s empowerment are integrated across all areas of work.

Accordingly, UNDP Ethiopia is seeking to strengthen its security and risk management capacity through the engagement of a Security Intern. This internship provides a valuable opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain practical, hands-on experience in security operations within a dynamic and professional international organization.

The selected intern will support the day-to-day activities of the security unit, contributing to risk assessments, incident tracking, and the implementation of safety protocols. This role offers insight into the operational side of development work, with a focus on ensuring the safety and security of personnel and assets.

Objective

To support the Security Unit in ensuring the safety and security of staff, assets, and operations while gaining practical knowledge and experience in security risk management.

The Internship will offer graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNDP's work. The program complements development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation. It allows recent graduates to get a taste of UNDP’s development work. The Intern is thus expected to participate in a variety of tasks and work with the different thematic areas along with the staff members and the Team Leader for the Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the NSO, and in coordination with the operation manager for RSCA, the Intern is expected to perform the following tasks:

1. Support daily security operations and incident reporting.
2. Monitor and compile security-related information from internal and external sources.
3. Assist in updating security documentation (e.g., SOPs, updating Warden system and staff list including contact lists).
4. Participate in security briefings, trainings, and awareness sessions and recorded staff security briefings.
5. Assist in analyzing security trends and preparing weekly/monthly security reports.
6. Coordinate and manage security personnel collecting and updating information to NSO.
7. Maintain records of security incidents and follow-up actions
8. Ensure that the guards posted at the UNDP premises are properly dressed in uniforms to portray a good image to visitors.
9. Conduct ad hoc inspections to ensure that all services are guaranteed by the security guards of the company and liaise with the third-party security company.
10. Control of vehicle access into and out of the compound parking facilities.
11. To comply with Standard Operating Procedures for the following,

• Site-specific instructions for access control to address the movement of personnel, vehicles and equipment entering and leaving the UN premises.
• Follow up on Fire detection, fire extinguisher service, fire alarm and PA system and liaise with the vendor, collecting all related reports to NSO.
• Emergency procedures and action to be taken upon any emergency.
• On-site re-training monthly and providing security training to security personnel.
• Management and supervision
• Follow up on the replacement of the security guard for any reason, and of absentees.
• Monitoring of the two adjacent streets (within the physical limits of the building) for any criminal activity and reacting promptly in support of the affected UN/staff and their property.
• Check the removal and movement of incoming/outgoing equipment and items. Keep records of items going out of or coming into the UNDP building, as may be necessary. Check the gate pass accordingly.
• To be in compliance with Access Control Procedures (please refer SOP for access control)

13. Perform other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Learning Objectives

• Interest and motivation in working in the work of the United Nations, and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter in an international organization.
• Increased understanding of UNDP’s work and the UN system
• Understand the principles of security risk management in a professional setting.
• Gain practical experience in managing security operations and tools.
• Develop skills in analysis, reporting, and emergency preparedness.
• Improved knowledge and understanding of the administrative and operational rules, policies, and regulations of UNDP.
• Build and develop professional relationships with UNDP colleagues and colleagues from other UN agencies.
• Work as a team member in a multicultural setting

Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team
• Positive and results-oriented attitude.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback.

Technical Competencies

• Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating information and data for content creation
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mindset.
• Communicate effectively when working in teams and independently.
• Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office and software applications).
• Interest in safety, risk management, or emergency response.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team-oriented environment.

Other competencies and attitudes

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Excellent interactive and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment with diverse beliefs and/backgrounds.
• Respond positively to feedback and differing points of view.

Qualifications

Interns are selected on a competitive basis, and the following minimum qualifications are required:

• Enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher) Or recently graduated with a first university degree (bachelor's or equivalent), in social studies, International Relations, Police Science, or a related field, is required and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship for which you are applying is required.
• Ability to work for 6 consecutive months.
• Interest in working on security

Languages

• Fluency in oral and written English and the national language is required. Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset. (written and spoken)

Application:

The following documents shall be required from the applicants:

• Updated CV and cover letter (in English)

* Please note that you will have to provide educational credentials at a later stage.