Security Intern, Yaounde, Cameroon

Security Intern, Yaounde, Cameroon Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration Country: Cameroon City: Yaoundé Office: IOM in Yaoundé, Cameroon 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,

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