Description de l'offre

JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Security Intern - International Organization for Migration (IOM), Cameroon

CFA/2026/006/Security Intern/ Yaounde
Yaounde, Cameroon
Job Info
Job Identification
21314

Apply Before
06/18/2026, 11:55 PM
Contract Type
Internship (2-6 months)
Org Type
Country Office
Vacancy Type
Internship
Recruiting Type
Intern
Grade
UG
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?
No
Job Description
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.
The mission operates in a context marked by:

Increasing security risks affecting staff movements and operations, particularly in the Far North, North-West, and South-West regions

The need to reinforce security risk assessments, mitigation measures, and compliance monitoring

Strengthening internal reporting mechanisms for incident reporting, PSEAH risks, and safety observations

The importance of enhancing staff preparedness through training, information dissemination, and emergency readiness

The Security team supports all IOM operations with a focus on ensuring safe, compliant, and effective programme delivery across Cameroon.

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.

Responsibilities
Objectives

The Security Unit is seeking a Security Intern whose overall objective is to support the strengthening of security risk management, compliance monitoring, and staff preparedness across IOM Cameroon offices.

Specific Objectives

1. 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

 

2. 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

 

3. Incident Reporting and Analysis

Support the compilation and analysis of security and safety incidents, including: 

crime, road incidents, threats, intrusion reports, and protection‑related incidents

Assist with the weekly and monthly security situation reports, maps, and trend analysis

 

4. Staff Preparedness and Training

Assist in organizing security briefings, warden system updates, fire drills, and emergency preparedness exercises

Help prepare awareness materials, such as safety posters, WhatsApp alerts, radio‑check reminders, and field mission guidelines

Support the development of learning materials for: 

Travel safety

Residential safety

Fire safety

SCAAN usage

 

5. 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)

 

Proposed Methodology

Desk review of security policies, UNSMS manuals, SRM templates, and IOM internal guidelines

Participation in security unit meetings and coordination with UNDSS, field staff, and programme teams

Field visits to IOM offices to support assessments and compliance checks

Compilation of data and analysis through interviews, observation, and document review

Preparation of dashboards, summaries, and reports

 

Expected Deliverables

Update Mission Security SharePoint content

Support to CONOPS drafting for field missions and high‑level visits

Documentation on corrective actions and follow‑up status

 

Duration and Indicative Timeline

Total period: 12 weeks

Phase 1 (Weeks 1–3): Familiarization, document review, baseline assessments

Phase 2 (Weeks 4–7): Field security assessments, compliance monitoring, incident reporting

Phase 3 (Weeks 8–10): Preparation of deliverables, training materials, analysis

Phase 4 (Weeks 11–12): Internal validation and finalization of outputs

 

Resources and Expected Support

Access to IOM security documentation, SRM tools, incident archives, and SharePoint

Facilitation of meetings and interviews with staff, UNDSS, and programme teams

Logistical support for field travel when required

Supervision by the Field Security Support Officer (FSSO)

 

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 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
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
Familiarity with humanitarian or UN systems is an advantage
Sensitivity to PSEAH principles, protection risks, and institutional neutrality
 

Languages

REQUIRED

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

HOW TO APPLY ? 

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/jobs 

Apply Before 06/16/2026, 11:55PM