Work Location

La Paz, Bolivia

Expected duration

6 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship is located in the Country Office in the Plurinational State of Bolivia (COBOL), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Bolivia aims to diversify its programme within the framework of the mandates stipulated in the UNODC strategy. UNODC programme and project implementation is guided by the principles set in the framework of the Country Programme and the procedures established by its headquarter in Vienna. The Country Programme responds to the priorities of the Plurinational State of Bolivia (EPB), which were identified in close coordination with national counterparts, making the best use of the comparative advantages of UNODC in the areas of its mandate. The main objective of the Country Programme is to strengthen the capacity of the Plurinational State of Bolivia to prevent crime and respond to the interconnected threats of drugs, organized crime and corruption, with the vision of contributing to the achievement of the objectives defined in the Patriotic Agenda 2025 and the Economic and Social Development Plan of Bolivia, as well as the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Bolivia`s Country Office is now developing a project of “Technical Assistance to Strengthen the Anti-Money Laundering System (AML) and to Support the Coca Crops Eradication Data Collection Tasks” which will be running from 2024 to 2025. Under the direction and supervision of the Expert in prevention and sanction of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, the intern will be responsible for supporting the initial implementation of the project activities and supporting other related activities to closing the previous Phase of the Project. Responsibilities Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual´s background, as well as the internship period. Under the direct supervision of the Expert in prevention and sanction of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, the intern will be responsible for: -Supporting the initial implementation of the project activities and supporting other related activities on transnational organized crime and crime prevention. -Supporting the programmatic-administrative work of the project and the related initiatives. – Participate in internal meetings, and meetings with national and international counterparts as well as the elaboration of minutes of these meetings. – Support the in the follow-up of meeting outcomes. – Support the Communication team the elaboration of notes, reports, press releases, briefings, presentations, talking points, etc. – Provide research and analysis for the development of follow up projects. – According to competencies, support the translation/revision of Spanish/English notes and vice versa. – Provide protocol and logistical support in events and workshops of the project and related initiatives. – Support the elaboration of closing reports of a previous Phase of the project.

Qualifications/special skills

Education 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 a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation (OFFICIAL PROOF FROM THE UNIVERSITY IN SUPPORT OF ONE OF THE ABOVE OPTIONS HAS TO BE ATTACHED TO THE INSPIRA APPLICATION) The intern should: 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.

Languages

Not available.

Additional Information

Competencies 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. 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. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

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.