United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Internships
The mission of the UNODC Global Maritime Crime Programme is to promote and facilitate actions against maritime crimes such as piracy, trafficking of illegal substances, smuggling of migrants, and several other threats to security.
The Internship Programme aims at providing opportunity for outstanding postgraduate students to acquire practical professional experience through direct exposure to UNODC's work. UNODC gives opportunity for young professionals to take internships in the fields of drugs and crime, more specifically related to the maritime sphere.
The UNODC Internship programme operates on a non-remunerative basis. The costs connected with an intern's participation in the programme must be borne by the nominating institution or government or by the students themselves. The students also have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, visa, accommodation, etc.
Duration of the internship is ranging from 3 to 6 months and the internship participants are required to work full-time during the office hours. Time is allowed for outside research work and interviews.
The GMCP is looking for interns to join the offices in the following duty stations:
Nairobi, Kenya;
Colombo, Sri Lanka;
Bangkok, Thailand;
Abuja, Nigeria;
Dakar, Senegal (must be a French speaker).
Responsibilities
The Internship Programme comprises the following activities:
Assisting in organizing, implementing and monitoring the relevant programme strategies and activities;
Assisting in organizing and preparing a variety of outputs, such as background papers, mission reports, analyses, briefings, presentations, enforcement strategies, policy proposals and documents, manuals, tool kits, guides, etc.;
Assisting in the development of technical assistance programmes;
Aiding in the formulation of work plans and other organizational management tools necessary for programme planning and monitoring;
Assisting in the preparation of programme/project development and assessment missions conducted for relevant programming;
Carrying out other duties as required.
Competencies
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively, listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Education
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university or higher); be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university
degree programme (minimum Bachelors or equivalent); or have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
Be computer literate in standard software applications; Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and have demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Familiarity with Excel is an educational requirement.
Work Experience
Candidates for the Internship Programme will be selected on a competitive basis. The following minimum qualifications are required:
Strong interest and experience with maritime crime.
Enrollment in a graduate degree programme of a recognized institution in the fields related to criminology, social sciences, police administration, business or public administration or relevant social or political area with adequate focus on international maritime affairs, international security policy, criminal justice and/or law enforcement issues. Internships must be commenced either prior to graduation or within one year of graduation from an academic programme.
Strong interest in working with the UN system, particularly on drugs and crime related fields.
Excellent knowledge of English with fluency in speaking, reading and writing. Fluency in French and knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
Good knowledge of all essential computer software including word processing, presentation and Internet communication and research.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and a strong team working capacity.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English with fluency in speaking, reading and writing.
Fluency in French and knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
Assessment
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
Special Notice
Young professionals interested in the Internship Programme should submit:
Curriculum Vitae
Degree Programme
Expected Graduation Date
Cover letter including:
Any specification of desired area of internship (Indian Ocean, Horn of Africa, Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Guinea or Detention and Transfer)
Objective of internship and expected outcomes
Information on any special competences such as communications, social media, photography, IT skills, etc.
Availability and duty station.
*Due to high volume of internship applications, we cannot respond to your application individually and only successful applicants will be contacted.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 30th May, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Internships
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