Sep 22, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Temporary Jobs in Kenya

Org. Setting and Reporting

The internship is located in the Terrorism Prevention Branch (TPB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Regional Office in Eastern Africa (ROEA) in Nairobi, Kenya.

These internship positions are offered for an initial period of three months with various reporting dates, starting from November 23, with an opportunity for extension to a maximum of six months, subject to the needs of the department and the availability of the interns.

The internship is 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.

Responsibilities

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

• Conduct research on criminal justice aspects of terrorism prevention and on specific counter-terrorism related thematic areas;

• Contribute to the elaboration of background documents, presentations, briefing notes, summaries, talking points and speeches;

• Assist in the preparation of national and regional technical assistance workshops, meetings, high-level events and conferences;

• Attend and take notes at meetings, as required; and

• Perform other tasks, as necessary.

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.

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.

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, 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) (preferably in the area of Law 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.

Work Experience

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.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; and knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Intern – Drug Control & Crime Prevention – Temporary Jobs in Kenya

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