Department/ Office
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Duty Station
VIENNA
Posting Period
13 November 2013-28 November 2013
Job Opening number
13-DRU-UNODC-31755-R-VIENNA
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The internship is located in the Implementation Support Section of the Organized Crime 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 the Firearms Team Leader.
For more information on UNODC, please visit the following website: www.unodc.org
Responsibilities
- To assist OCB/ISS in the overall implementation of activities under the Global Firearms Project
- Assist with the review and finalization of the training curriculum on firearms and its customization to the Latin American and West African regions
- Assist with the study on Firearms, assessment of the questionnaires on trafficking in firearms to ascertain their accuracy and consistency with international crime data collection standards and definitions
- Assist in the development of a study on illicit trafficking in firearms
- Support activities aimed at strengthening partnerships with Civil Society Organizations
- To assist with any other ad hoc requests such as the drafting, reviewing and editing of reports, studies or papers, as well as with the with the preparation of any workshops, seminars or conferences that are held by OCB/ISS
- Perform other tasks as necessary.
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.
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
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency is required. Spanish and/or French are required for this internship.
Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager for further consideration.
Special Notice
Duration: This internship position is for a period of six months, starting on 13 January 2014.
This internship is unpaid. The intern will work five days per week (40 hours).
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
The Cover Note must include:
- Name of university and title of degree you are currently pursuing
- Graduation date (when you expect to graduate from the programme)
- A listing of IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
- An explanation why you are the best candidate for an internship for the Global Firearms Project- An explanation of your interest in the work of UNODC.
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 (I.E. AN OFFICIAL LETTER OF CONFIRMATION FROM A UNIVERSITY).
Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.
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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