Security Intern
Key Responsibilities
The intern, reporting to
the Security Officer, is expected to:
- Assist
in compiling factual information, to facilitate reporting and
decision-making process.
- Assist
in planning and preparation of field missions.
- Assist
in preparation of security assessment reports after field missions.
- Support
compiling routine security reports and ensure relevant databases are
accurately updated at all times.
- Assist
in the inventory control and maintenance of security equipment, to ensure
its
- appropriate
functioning at all times.
- Support
in the emergency and contingency planning documentation.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Security Management, International Relations or Law Enforcement
or other relevant field.
- Currently
enrolled in a master’s degree programme and have attended classes in
the past 12 months, or a recent graduate from a bachelor or graduate
programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship
programme) ; or
- Graduated
no longer than 1 year ago from a Bachelor’s/master’s degree or equivalent
studies.
Language: Fluency in both oral and
written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
Key Competences
- Adaptable
to an international, multicultural, and multilingual environment
- Adaptable
to an international, multicultural, and multilingual environment
- Availability
and willingness to travel as required to different areas in Kenya
- Good
communication skills and be able to work in a team
- Ability
to work under minimum supervision
Deliverables
- Quality
reports.
- Timely
processing of documentation.
- Successful
support in missions.
TRAINING COMPONENTS
- Security
Management Systems
- Security
and Safety Training
- Security
Systems Operations
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Interns
receive a monthly stipend from WFP depending on the duty station of
assignment.
- WFP
is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for
accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
- WFP
will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised
institutions that have been certified by competent international or
national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
- The
internship duration is 8 months, full-time.
How to Apply