Intern (Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling)
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is responsible for implementing the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its protocols. This internship is within the Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section (HTMSS) in Vienna, which focuses on technical cooperation, policy work, and knowledge development to combat these crimes globally.
Job Purpose
This internship provides substantive, organizational, and logistical support to the Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section (HTMSS) at UNODC. Interns will contribute to advancing the international agenda on combating trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants. The role involves research, assisting with technical assistance projects, preparing training materials, and supporting intergovernmental processes, thereby contributing to UNODC's mandate of promoting global adherence to relevant protocols and assisting Member States in their implementation efforts.
Responsibilities
Interns will provide comprehensive support to the daily operations of the Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section. Key duties include conducting background research and analysis on country situations, trends, legal frameworks, and concepts related to human trafficking and migrant smuggling. They will assist in planning, implementing, and monitoring technical assistance projects, and support the preparation of training materials for capacity-building workshops. Additional responsibilities involve collecting and analyzing case-law and legislation, managing information on UNODC platforms, and contributing to the drafting of official submissions and communication materials.
Work Experience
No specific prior work experience is explicitly required for this internship. However, candidates are expected to have sound analytical and drafting skills, proficiency in standard computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and its ideals.
Skills
Analytical skills, good drafting ability, computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ability to interact with diverse cultural backgrounds, keen interest in UN work, commitment to UN Charter ideals.