Intern - Administration at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Representative and direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Representative, and within the framework of the UNODC Regional Programme for Eastern Africa, the intern will perform the following tasks in pursuance of the implementation of the Communication Strategy:

•  Delivery of ROEA's public diplomacy and core messaging in German
•  Analyzing and understanding UNODC's Eastern Africa positioning in the context of Austria's changing foreign policy
•  Applying salient military and international relations doctrine, develop UNODC's Eastern Africa ability to analyze the national, regional and global strategic insights inherent within our programming
•  Liaise with communications focal points and team to promote more effective, strategic and proactive contributions to communications, digital/social media efforts, event planning and management.
•  Support the collection, review and documentation of human-interest stories and other relevant information for the purpose of effective communications.
•  Support in developing and implementing effective plans and frameworks for communication and social media use.
•  Develop presentations and other briefing material as may be requested.
•  Conduct research on crime prevention and criminal justice issues.
•  Help develop articles, amplification tool kits and communication strategies for key projects and initiatives, milestones, and publications.
•  Perform research on specific topics and produce working papers, reports, summaries, analyses, briefings, presentations, and studies.
•  Perform other tasks as necessary.

Competencies

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

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 the 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.

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, 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.

Work Experience

• 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 Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required and knowledge of German is desirable.

Assessment

• Short listed candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager for further assessment.

Special Notice

A completed online application (Motivation Statement, Candidate Profile as well as proof of enrolment and/or graduation) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Motivation Statement must include:

•  Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?)
•  Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)
•  List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
•  List your top three areas of interest.
•  Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.
•  Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme in general and this assignment in particular.

In your online Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Do not forget to attach your proof of enrolment or graduation.