Intern (Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling)

The internship position supports the Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section of UNODC in Vienna by providing substantive, organizational and logistic support. Tasks include research, analysis, assisting in technical support for projects, preparation of training materials, and supporting intergovernmental meetings and communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform background research and analysis on country situation, trends, legal frameworks and concepts relating to human trafficking and migrant smuggling.
• Assist in technical support to the planning, implementation and monitoring of regional and national technical assistance projects and activities.
• Support in the preparation of training material for technical assistance activities, such as capacity-building workshops.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing case-law and legislation, as well as managing information on relevant UNODC online platforms.
• Assist in identifying areas for knowledge development and perform research on emerging and cross-cutting issues.
• Assist in the preparation and holding of intergovernmental meetings, such as the Working Groups on Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants, as well as thematic expert group meetings, briefings and discussions and other events.
• Contribute to the drafting of official UNODC submissions or related guidance notes.
• Assist in strengthening the involvement of UNODC in inter-agency fora.
• Assist in liaising with offices within the United Nations, other external organizations and Member States.
• Assist in preparing briefing notes, statements, presentations and communication materials.
• Compile weekly press clippings on smuggling of migrants and trafficking in persons.
• Carry out other tasks related to the implementation of the UNODC Global Action against Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants, as requested.

Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or 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 application.
• Have studies in criminology, law, political or social sciences, including psychology, international relations or in a related field.
• Have sound analytical skills and good drafting ability.
• Computer skills, especially MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• 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.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Skills

• Criminology
• International Law
• Political Science
• Social Sciences
• Research
• Data Analysis
• Legal Drafting
• Report Writing
• Project Support
• Training Material Development
• Meeting Support
• Intergovernmental Communication
• MS Word
• Excel
• Power Point
• Computer Literacy

Languages

English, French