Intern in the Regional Section for South Asia, East Asia and the Pacific (RSSAEAP), Division for Operations

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Position Title: Intern in the Regional Section for South Asia, East Asia and the Pacific (RSSAEAP), Division for Operations
Location: Vienna
Country: Austria
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The organization aims to assist Member States in their struggle against illicit drugs, crime, and terrorism. UNODC operates in over 150 countries and employs approximately 2,500 staff members. Its mission is to promote justice, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and health by addressing drug-related issues and crime prevention.

Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position is located within the Regional Section for South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific (RSSAEAP) of the Division for Operations (DO) at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. This internship is designed for a duration of six months, commencing on April 1, 2025, and concluding on September 30, 202

• The intern will be expected to work full-time, five days a week, totaling 40 hours per week. The role is unpaid, and the intern will receive supervision from a professional staff member within the RSSAEAP Section. The primary focus of the internship is to provide substantive backstopping and strategic advice to the field office network in the Regional Office for South East Asia and the Pacific (ROSEAP) and the Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA), thereby supporting program development, implementation, and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: supporting the reporting obligations within RSSAEAP according to established procedures; leading the matrix of these obligations; assisting in the preparation of the Division for Operations monthly report, high-impact stories, calendars of events, and other documents relevant to UNODC reporting; supporting the functions of RSSAEAP for backstopping Field Offices (FOs) through coordination of inputs and communication; monitoring program delivery and preparing relevant documents such as strategic program frameworks, country profiles, and work plans; preparing briefing notes, factsheets, background notes, summary reports, and other documents for senior management and official visits; assisting in mission/event preparation and follow-up; collecting, reviewing, and analyzing data from various UNODC units and FOs; conducting research on specific topics and producing working papers, reports, summaries, analyses, briefings, presentations, and studies; attending meetings, taking notes, and producing minutes and briefings on outcomes; drafting correspondence and advocacy papers; and performing other tasks as necessary.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: (a) be enrolled in or have recently completed a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in or have recently completed the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Additionally, applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications, demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations, and possess the ability to interact successfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. A field of study closely related to the internship is required, and applicants must be students in the final year of their first university degree, Master’s, or Ph.D. program, or have recently completed one of these programs.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this internship includes being a student in the final year of a first university degree program (bachelor's or equivalent), or being enrolled in or having recently completed a Master's or Ph.D. program. Proof of enrollment or completion must be provided with the application. The field of study should be closely related to the type of internship being applied for, ensuring that the intern has relevant knowledge and skills applicable to the tasks they will undertake.

Experience:
While professional work experience is not required for applicants to the UN Internship Programme, it is essential that candidates have a field of study that is closely related to the internship they are applying for. This means that while prior work experience is not a prerequisite, relevant academic experience is crucial for the successful execution of the internship duties.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this internship, as English is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of an additional official UN language, such as French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish, is considered an advantage and may enhance the applicant's profile.

Additional Notes:
Interns at the United Nations are not financially compensated for their work. All costs and arrangements related to travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of Austria may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work authorization before starting the internship. It is important for successful candidates to discuss their specific visa requirements prior to accepting the internship offer. Furthermore, the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, or training.