Position Summary
| Job Category | Internship |
| Vacancy Notice Number | ICC/21/GVA/i017 |
| Position Title | Internship - Cyber Security Section |
| Position Type | Internship - 6 months |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Date of Issue | 17/06/2021 |
| Date of Closing | 4/07/2021 |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Monthly Salary Estimation | 1 550 CHF per Month |
| Duty Station | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Organizational Location/Unit | Cyber Security Section (CPI) |
Position Description
Applications from women are particularly encouraged for this internship
About the UNICC:
The International Computing Centre (UNICC) is the leading provider of Information Technology and Communications (ICT) services within the United Nations System. Over the last four decades, UNICC has been continually expanding the services it is providing to its Partners in various parts of the world, and in various areas of ICT.
As a part of the UN family, UNICC espouses the same values that the UN embraces. As a service provider, our core values are unmatched and underlie its continued growth: trust, customer focus, accountability, understanding cross-cultural differences, excellence, innovation, and teamwork. This combination has made UNICC the preferred provider of shared ICT services within the United Nations System.
UNICC is committed to delivering reliable ICT services driven by best practices. With its world‐class technology and state of the art infrastructure, together with the vast cross domain experience of its very knowledgeable staff, UNICC is always ready to offer UN friendly shared solutions to the United Nations System of Organizations.
Recruitment Profile
Purpose of the position:
The UNICC is offering an internship opportunity to future graduates currently undertaking a Bachelor or master’s degree in Law, Security Policies, International Relationships and Digital Diplomacy to acquire hands on experience of implementation of Cyber Threat Intelligence and Brand Protection content delivery within its shared Cyber Threat Intelligence service called Common Secure.
The main objective is to enable students to apply and complement the knowledge they have acquired throughout their academic training to prepare them for the professional world.
Cyber Threat Intelligence team is responsible for:
- Continuous and reliable information gathering from Agency members, commercial security firms, service providers, member sates’ security agencies and other trusted resources
- Enhancement of the UN’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate risks associated with cyber threats
- Shares timely, relevant, and actionable cyber security threat & incident information
Organizational setting and reporting:
Interns work five days per week (09:00 – 18:00) under the supervision of a staff member in the Cyber Threat Intelligence team in Valencia.
Responsabilities could include:
Responsibilities may include part or all of the following:
- Definition of Threat Intelligence Requirements from a Brand Protection perspective
- Assist with onboarding process of new subscribers to Brand Protection module of Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Monitor alerts in Brand Protection dashboard and assist with fine tuning process of alerts’ accuracy
- Assist with monitoring UNICC selected Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) sources and assist with operational writeups of alerts for relevant events
- Perform other duties as required
Competencies:
- Communication:
Communicating in a credible and effective way: Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others; listens actively. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared.
- Teamwork:
Fostering integration and teamwork: Develops and promotes effective relationships with colleagues and team members. Deals constructively with conflicts.
- Planning & Organizing:
Plans and prioritizes work effectively in coordination with the supervisor. Manages ambiguity and pressure in a self-reflective way. Produces and delivers quality results. Is action oriented and committed to achieving outcomes.
Knowledge and skills:
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience to participate in UNICC’s internships programme, but applicants should have the following functional and technical skills.
Essential:
- Language fluency in English is required (verbal and written)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Good knowledge of MS Office package
- Familiarity with global political affairs
- Familiarity with cyber security risk assessment and governance principles
Education:
To qualify for this internship, applicants must be enrolled or have been recently enrolled or have recently graduated in a Law, Security and/or International Relationships studies.
