Work Location

A IIIM-Syria internship is unpaid and it is designed to be in-person (based on Geneva, Switzerland) and full-time (40 hours per week), with possibility of flexible arrangements to be discussed with a successful candidate. The internship is expected to be for a period of approximately 6 months. Regular Working Hours 9h00-18h00 (Monday to Friday).

Expected duration

The internship is expected to be for a period between 3 months minimum and 6 months maximum, starting as soon as possible. The specific start dates and duration may be adjusted after discussion with the successful candidate.

Duties and Responsibilities

The position of Security Information Analyst Intern is located in the Operational Support Section (OSS) and Security Coordination Office (SCO) of the “International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011” (IIIM), located in Geneva, Switzerland. This internship is intended to support the Mechanism’s understanding and awareness of the evolving security environment and the factors that may impact the safety and security of Mechanism personnel and individuals cooperating with the Mechanism. The Security Information Analyst Intern will contribute to the monitoring, review, and maintenance of Security Threat and Risk Assessment (STRA) documentation, helping to ensure that assessments remain accurate, up to date, and reflective of the current security situation in the Syrian Arab Republic and other areas relevant to the Mechanism’s mandate. The SCO is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of Mechanism personnel, while the OSS supports the protection and security of persons cooperating with the Mechanism. The intern will work under the joint supervision of the SCO and the Witness Protection Officer. Under supervision, the Security Information Analyst Intern will be part of the team responsible for the following duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to: • Conduct targeted open-source research and analytical assessments related to security developments and emerging risks; • Monitor and maintain situational awareness regarding political, security, economic, social, and technological developments that may affect the safety and security of personnel and cooperating individuals; • Research, compile, and summarize relevant information related to the evolving security environment in the Syrian Arab Republic and surrounding operational contexts; • Support the preparation, review, and updating of Security Threat and Risk Assessments (STRA); • Assist in identifying trends, patterns, and potential security implications through analytical reporting; • Prepare analytical summaries, briefing materials, and presentations for internal use; • Contribute to periodic updates and presentations related to STRA findings and recommendations; • Ensure the confidentiality and secure handling of all information accessed during the internship; • Complete assigned tasks accurately and within established deadlines; • Work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a multicultural team environment; • Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, discretion, and respect toward colleagues and stakeholders.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent). Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. This is required. Interested candidates must be pursuing or pursued their degree in areas related to this Job Opening: Security Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Intelligence Studies, Conflict Studies, International Security, or Criminology. Other closely related disciplines not identified above may also be considered. 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 that you are applying for is required. Desirable qualifications and competencies include: • Strong analytical and research skills; • Familiarity with open-source research methodologies; • Ability to synthesize complex information into concise analytical products; • Strong written and verbal communication skills; • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Teams; • Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality; • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment; • Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail. Candidates should also demonstrate a willingness to understand and respect diverse perspectives, cultures, and viewpoints.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.

Additional Information

A complete online application is required. Please include in your application a cover letter in English setting out your motivation and dates of availability. An incomplete applications will not be considered. Short-listed candidates may be contacted by the hiring team directly if further information is needed during the review of their application. During the assessment, you may be required to provide: letters of recommendation in English, Copies of university/law studies transcripts (including courses taken and grades received), A sample of the applicant's written work in English preferably in a field relevant to the work of the IIIM. Due to the high volume of applications received, candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted. Special Notice: Interns must keep confidential any and all unpublished information obtained during the course of the internship and not publish any reports or papers based on such information except with the explicit written authorization of the Head of the IIIM. Interns are bound by the same duties and obligations as staff members, and the information to which an intern has access in the course of the internship must not be divulged to external parties. There should be no expectation of employment by the United Nations or the IIIM upon completion of the internship. IIIM interns are responsible for all internship-related expenses that they incur. The United Nations accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, upon award of an internship, interns are responsible for securing adequate insurance coverage and are required to sign and return a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of these conditions of service. For in-person internships, candidates of certain nationalities must obtain a visa authorizing their stay in Switzerland before they depart for Geneva to begin their internship. While this is the overall responsibility of the selected candidate, the IIIM will provide information and supporting documents in this regard. All internship recruitment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits interns regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. A person who is the child or sibling of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations. An applicant who bears to a staff member any other family relationship may be engaged as an intern, provided that he or she shall not be assigned to the same work unit of the staff member nor placed under the direct or indirect supervision of the staff member. Fulfilment of the responsibilities of this position may necessitate engagement with material and/or information that may be distressing.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.