IOM Cameroon Security Intern needed in Yaounde

CFA/2026/006/Security Intern/ Yaounde

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Cameroon seeks to strengthen its Security Management System (SMS) in line with UNSMS and IOM global security compliance frameworks. It is essential to reinforce the Security Team’s analytical, reporting, and operational capacities through the engagement of additional personnel, notably via a structured internship programme, to ensure continuity of operations, strengthened oversight, and sustained compliance with UNSMS and IOM security requirements.

Job Identification : 21314.
Contract Type : Internship (2-6 months).
Org Type : Country Office
Vacancy Type : Internship.
Recruiting Type : Intern
Grade : UG.
Apply Before : 06/18/2026, 11:55 PM.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The candidate should:

• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s level in Security Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Crisis Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, Public Administration, or any relevant discipline
• OR be enrolled in a graduate programme (second university degree or equivalent).
• OR have graduated within the past 12 months in one of the above fields.

Skills

• Basic understanding of security risk management, emergency preparedness, or safety principles.
• Ability to work in sensitive contexts and respect confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Initiative, autonomy, and adaptability.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize information.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word), mapping tools are an asset.
• Strong report writing skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with humanitarian or UN systems is an advantage.
• Sensitivity to PSEAH principles, protection risks, and institutional neutrality.

Languages

• The intern must be able to communicate in both English and French.

Responsibilities

Specific Objectives

Support to Security Risk Management (SRM)

• Assist in the collection, analysis, and consolidation of security information from field offices.
• Support updates of Security Risk Management (SRM) measures, Mission Security Plans (MSP), and area‑specific security
• advisories.
• Participate in field risk assessments under the supervision of the Field Security Support Officer.
• Support follow‑up on compliance with SRM measures, including office assessments and site visits.

Security Compliance and Safety Monitoring

• Assist with security compliance checklists, including physical security, access control, fire safety, and staff safety equipment.
• Support in monitoring the implementation of UNSMS standards and SRM measures.
• Contribute to tracking of corrective actions, non‑compliance, and audit recommendations.
• Support documentation of safety observations, workplace hazards, and corrective recommendations.

Internal Documentation and Operational Support

• Contribute to maintaining the Security SharePoint, including uploading advisories, templates, mission requests, and compliance tools.
• Support the preparation of CONOPS, staff movement tracking tools, and mission‑planning documents.
• Assist with documenting procurement needs for security equipment (CCTV, radios, PPE, access control).

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