Crime Research Intern

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will be operating as part of the Research and Awareness Unit in the UNODC Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROSEN), under the general guidance of the Research Officer, Head of the Research and Awareness Unit for West and Central Africa or to the Associate Research Officer for West and Central Africa. The intern will assist the latter in the monitoring and trends in the area of drugs, crime and terrorism in West and Central Africa, as well as for the preparation of analytical studies and threat assessments on the matter. Part of the research is the analysis of linkages between drug/crime issues and economic development, security and governance, using relevant data. For information on the work of UNODC and ROSEN, please visit www.unodc.org and https://www.unodc.org/westandcentralafrica/en/newrosenwebsite/UNODC-in-West-and-central-africa/regional-office.html respectively. The Intern will carry out the following activities:

Collecting and reviewing information from governments, inter-governmental/non-governmental organizations, media, UNODC or other UN Offices, and other relevant sources;
Selecting relevant sources, information and data;
Assisting the Research and Awareness Unit in analysing information and data and indentifying relevant issues and trends;
Assisting UNODC ROSEN Research and Awareness Unit in developing/maintaining databases compiling and analysing data;
Preparing monthly briefs with key trends and disseminating them to key stakeholders;
Assisting UNODC ROSEN Research and Awareness Unit in the daily management of internal and external financial and administrative duties;
Contributing generally to the preparation and publication of UNODC information estimates and reports on drugs and crime;
Assisting the Research and Awareness Unit in the coordination and evaluation of projects.
Qualifications/special skills

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, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) 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 inspira application);
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; 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.
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Candidates for the UN Internship Programme are required to cover the cost of travel including visa, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship.Will you be able to cover all the above-mentioned expenses?

Completed coursework and/or experience in the area of qualitative and quantitative analysis is desirable. Completed coursework and/or experience in project development is desirable. Completed coursework and/or experience in event planning is desirable. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Languages

English or French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the internship advertised, fluency in oral and written French and working knowledge in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

The united nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). the united nations does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

Closing date: 30 March 2024.