Work Location

Two interns required: One Intern – In-person, based in New York. One Intern – Fully remotely

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The objective of the internship is to assist the UNODC New York Liaison Office, while providing practical training to the intern. The intern shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to: 1) Provide assistance in monitoring worldwide developments related to UNODC’s mandate (e. g. on transnational organized crime, terrorism, human trafficking, smuggling of migrants, money laundering, corruption, and illicit drug trade); 2) Conduct research for, and contribute to the preparation of, documents, summaries, talking points, speeches, remarks and web content; 3) Attend and take notes at meetings (e.g. General Assembly, Security Council, Third Committee); 4) Assist in the organization of, and during, meetings, high-level debates and conferences, including virtual meetings held via online platforms; 5) Identify, research, and draft communications and advocacy material (text, photos, event flyers, speaker quote cards, documents and multimedia) for online publication (website and social media); 6) Help to update the Office’s information and resource tools and manage the Office records and other key documents; 7) Perform other tasks as necessary.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: • Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent). (OFFICIAL WRITTEN PROOF FROM THE UNIVERSITY SUPPORTING ONE OF THE ABOVE POSSIBILITIES MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE INSPIRA APPLICATION); • 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 a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in oral and written English is required. Preference will be given to candidates who are able to take comprehensive notes and prepare reports to UN standards within short time frames.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.