Intern - Drug Control & Crime Prevention [temporary]

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Wien, Österreich United Nations Vollzeit

The internship positions are located in the Secretariat of the International Narcotics Control Board (SINCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Vienna (Austria).

The internships are UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned. The internship will be in person at the duty station, local conditions permitting, with the option of flexible working arrangements.

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

- Collect and analyze information on approaches and developments in drug control, including legislation, policy approaches, demand and supply reduction measures, and trends in drug abuse, illicit cultivation, manufacture and trafficking;
- Assist in the evaluation of Government compliance with the three international drug control conventions (1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances, and 1988 Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances);
- Provide support to the Secretary of the Board, the Chiefs of Section and professional staff of the Secretariat in the substantive servicing of the INCB sessions, including assisting in the preparation of session documentation by undertaking specific research activities, and other duties as required;
- Contribute to the preparation of documents, background information, newsletters, presentations, public information material, background notes and speeches, including informal translation of documents as required;
- Assist in the analysis of responses to various INCB questionnaires;
- Assist the Secretary of the Board, Chiefs of Section and professional staff of the Secretariat in the implementation of INCB decisions;
- Assist the Chiefs of Section in the analysis of data submitted by competent national authorities as required by the conventions;
- Attend and take notes at various meetings as required;
- Perform other tasks as required.

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 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.

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

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 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 recently graduated with a university degree (as defined above)

(OFFICIAL WRITTEN PROOF FROM THE UNIVERSITY SUPPORTING ONE OF THE ABOVE POSSIBILITIES MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE INSPIRA APPLICATION);
- 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

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French, Spanish or another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Special Notice

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

The Cover Note must include:

- Degr



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