Department/ Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Duty Station: VIENNA
Posting Period: 8 October 2013-23 October 2013
Job Opening number: 13-PGM-UNODC-31093-R-VIENNA
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The internship is located in the Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section (HTMSS), Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Vienna (Austria).
The intern will work under the direct supervision of Professional staff of the Branch.
For more information on UNODC, please visit the following website: www.unodc.org
Responsibilities
The intern will provide substantive, organizational and logistic support to the daily work of the Global Programmes Against Trafficking in Human Beings and Smuggling of Migrants. Moreover the intern will assist in backstopping the work being carried out by field offices, especially those in South Asia and the Pacific. More particularly the intern will
- Carry out research on the topic of cooperation between law enforcement and civil society in addressing trafficking in persons
- Assist in work related to the issuance of the Pacific Bulletin
- Assist in research on key concepts related to trafficking in persons and posing implementation challenges
- Provide updates to the team about relevant UNODC publications (in the form of summaries, presentations, etc.)
- Assist in technical support to the planning, implementation and monitoring of regional and national technical assistance projects in South Asia and the Pacific
- Assist in preparing briefing notes, presentations and communications
- Assist in liaising with offices within the United Nations and other external organizations
- Carry out other tasks related to the implementation of the Global Programmes, as requested.
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.
Education
Applicants for an internship must be enrolled in a full-time university degree programme (Master's or equivalent) in a graduate school (second university degree or higher), or, if applicants are pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, they must have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree. Degree in the field of law is required.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme, but are encouraged to list all relevant work experience in their application.
Applicants must have a keen demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
Languages
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Duration: This internship position is for an initial period of three months, starting on 8 January 2014, with the option to extend to a total period of six months, based on the needs of the office and the availability of the intern.
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include:
- Title of degree you are currently pursuing
- Graduation Date (when will you be graduating from the programme)
- List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
- List your top three areas of interest/department preferences
- Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department (s).
- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH TO THEIR APPLICATION DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE OF CONTINUING MATRICULATION TO A GRADUATE/POST-GRADUATE UNIVERSITY DEGREE PROGRAMME DURING THE ENVISAGED PERIOD OF INTERNSHIP WITH UNODC/DTA/OCB/HTMSS (I.E. AN OFFICIAL LETTER OF CONFIRMATION FROM A UNIVERSITY).
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
This internship is unpaid. The intern will work five days per week (40 hours).
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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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