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Intern - Drug Control & Crime Prevention , I (Temporary Job Opening)

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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

岗位领域:社会人道 工作性质:实习

学历要求:本科及以上 岗位职级:其他

工作地点:Vienna 截止日期:03 December , 2017

岗位信息网址:https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=89003

职位描述

Special Notice

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.


The Cover Note 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 your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.


Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Org. Setting and Reporting

The internship is located within the Global Programme to Strengthen the Capacities of Member States to Prevent and Combat Serious and Organized Crime (GPTOC) in the Implementation Support Section (ISS), Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Vienna (Austria).

 

The internship is for four to six months with a preferred starting date of 8 January 2018. It is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of professional staff of the office to which they are assigned.

 

For more information on UNODC please visit www.unodc.org.

 

The Intern will be working for the Global Programme for Strengthening the Capacities of Member States to Prevent and Combat (transnational) Organized and Serious Crime (GPTOC). The programme assists Member States to implement the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime more effectively, in line with international human rights standards. This objective is achieved by providing awareness raising and technical assistance/tools in cross cutting and specialized areas, including criminal intelligence, international cooperation in criminal matters, prosecutorial skills and victim and witness assistance and protection. The programme supports the creation of specialized units, task forces and networks to address different forms of serious and cross border crime. A particular focus is to enhance the effectiveness of central authorities and increase the knowledge and skills of magistrates, prosecutors and police on formal and informal cooperation. Through regional networks of central authorities and prosecutors, national focal points are supported to overcome obstacles in international cooperation in criminal matters and thereby enabling faster and more effective resolution of investigations and prosecutions.

 

Furthermore, the GPTOC facilitates the development and pilot testing of new initiatives including those mandated by the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) and the Conference of the Party to the Organized Crime Convention.

 

The intern will be involved and performing his/her duties in the overall framework of the programme activities.

Responsibilities

The intern shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to:

 

?Assist the project team in updating work plans and reports of activities;

 

?Assist the Project manager team in desk work, with translating, editing and proof-reading;

 

?Contribute to the development of communications materials and reports regarding country-specific and regional activities as required;

 

?Undertake research work, using electronic sources, in the field of transnational organized crime with particular emphasis on international cooperation in criminal matters, trafficking in wildlife and money laundering, as well as other relevant topics as required;

 

?Provide administrative and logistical support for activities such as: 1) workshops; 2) trainings; and 3) meetings and conferences;

 

?Assist in the drafting of concept notes and background documents taking stock of existing knowledge on a specific issue in order to suggest operational ways forwards for the Programme;

 

?Assist in the update of web platforms.

 

?Perform other duties as assigned.

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

 

Planning and Organizing:

 

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments;

adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;

Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

 

 

Technological Awareness:

 

Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, 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 TO SUPPORT ONE OF THE ABOVE OPTIONS HAS TO BE ATTACHED TO THE INSPIRA APPLICATION).

 

Applicants are additionally required to:

? Possess an academic background in the field of law, political science, international relations, project management, criminal justice or related discipline;

? Be computer literate in standard software applications, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;

? 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

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 is required and French is highly desirable for the internship. Knowledge of Portuguese is an asset.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager for further consideration.