INTERN – DRUG CONTROL & CRIME PREVENTION: UN internships
Nairobi, Kenya
JOB DETAIL
UN internships. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate University programme or final year undergraduate programme, be computer literate, be interested in working with UN
Work Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Expected duration
Various starting dates between June 2024 and May 2025 with the earliest in June.
UN internships Drug control and Crime Prevention Duties and Responsibilities
The intern shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to: • Conduct research on criminal justice aspects of terrorism prevention and on specific counter-terrorism related thematic areas; • Contribute to the elaboration of background documents, presentations, briefing notes, summaries, talking points and speeches; • Assist in the preparation of national and regional technical assistance workshops, meetings, high-level events and conferences; • Attend and take notes at meetings, as required; and • Perform other tasks, as necessary.
UN internships Drug control and Crime Prevention 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) (preferably in the area of Law 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.
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Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
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.
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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.
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