Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)

Family

Internship

2025-01-02

December 1, 2024

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• This position is advertised to internal and external applicants.

• Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern, is subject to proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, independently of contract type and duration. The selected candidate(s) will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to recruitment.

• Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

• Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The recruitment process might/could include a written test and/or oral interview for this job opening. No late applications will be accepted.

• UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).

• This position is offered under an Internship Agreement until 30/06/2025 with possibility of extension.

• Remuneration: A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the Office of HR Management of United Nations. UNHCR also offers comprehensive medical insurance and pension plans.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a full-time internship with the Security Unit of the Central Office at UNHCR Mexico City.

Established in December 1950, UNHCR is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for asylum seekers, refugees, returnees, internally displaced communities and stateless people. Every year, millions of men, women and children are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict and persecution. UNHCR currently operates in over 130 countries, using its long expertise to protect and care for millions.

Title: Internship in Security Unit
Duty Station: Mexico City
Duration: 6 months
Contract Type: Internship

Organizational context

UNHCR is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, people displaced from their communities and stateless people. Every year, millions of men, women and children are forced to leave their homes to escape conflict and persecution. UNHCR have a field presence in 130 countries, using their expertise to protect and care for millions of people.

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to provide international protection and seek durable solutions for refugees and stateless persons.

The position

The incumbent normally works under the direct supervision of a higher grade field security staff. They make regular contacts with the local Government security authorities, implementing partners, refugee leaders and support community policing initiatives with the refugees and the police giving particular attention to protection of vulnerable groups.

The incumbent keeps abreast of the prevailing security situation by networking with the various sources of information; prepares preliminary reports including advisories and handles routine office matters in consultation with other Field Security staff as appropriate.

Duties and responsibilities

• Supports the Security Officer in monitoring the security environment, assist in collection of data and other information relevant to the function.
• Regularly reviews equipment provided for UNHCR operations to ensure that it is appropriate working order.
• Contribute to the preparation of status and progressive security reports by providing information, preparing data base and requisite tables etc.
• Assist in the updating of security plans, security operating procedures, advisories, guidance, and other security material.
• Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of Admin and logistical issues for the delivery of training activities.
• Assist in the systematization of information and processes.
• Take minutes during security meetings and other forums as the situation may dictate from time to time.
• Submit recommendations to the supervisor on improvements to be made and solutions to be provided.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum qualifications required

In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Be either a recent graduate (having completed their studies within two years of applying) or a current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by IAU/UNESCO; and
• Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR.

NOTE: An individual whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister is a staff member of UNHCR, including a Temporary Appointment holder or a member of the Affiliate Workforce, is not eligible for an internship.

Desirable qualifications and skills

• Good knowledge of information management methods and tools.
• Oriented to innovation.
• Background in security related fields will be considered as an added value.
• Good command of MS Office.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator and Power BI will be considered as an added value.
• Good communication skills both oral and in writing.

Core Competencies
Accountability
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation

Cross-Functional Competencies
Stakeholder Management
Technological Awareness
Planning and Organizing

Conditions
It is a full time role with working hours starting from 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and Friday from 9:00am to 2:30pm (35 hours per week). The successful candidate will be assigned to support the team in UNHCR´s Country Office in Mexico City.
Allowance: Interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party will receive an allowance to partially help to cover the cost of food, local transportation and living expenses.

How to apply
Interested applicants should submit their application through www.unhcr.org/careers.html click on vacancies and search for JR.
The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing or training.
We welcome applications from candidates with a refugee or stateless background.

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Other information

This position doesn’t require a functional clearance

Home-Based

No

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements