Job Title: Intern – Administration (No Experience UN Jobs)
Organisation: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Opening Number: 23-Administration-UNODC-205105-J-Kampala (A)
About US:
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is a United Nations office that was established in 1997 to assist the UN in better addressing a coordinated, comprehensive response to the interrelated issues of illicit trafficking in and abuse of drugs, crime prevention and criminal justice, international terrorism, and political corruption. These goals are pursued through three primary functions: research, guidance and support to governments in the adoption and implementation of various crime-, drug-, terrorism-, and corruption-related conventions, treaties and protocols, as well as technical/financial assistance to said governments to face their respective situations and challenges in these fields.
About Programme:
The Programme targets support to the following institutions (national partners): Judiciary, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), Uganda Police Force (UPF), Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Justice Centres Uganda (JCU), Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET), Uganda Law Society (ULS), Justice Defenders and Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL), Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL) and Penal Reform International (PRI).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the preparation and organisation of meetings, training activities and other events including preparing summaries, minutes and reports.
- Conduct research in the areas of crime prevention, gender and access to justice and contribute to the preparation of UNODC publications, background notes, reports, briefing materials, presentations, talking points and speeches;
- Conduct research and compile information from multiple sources for use in reports, briefs, speeches, presentations, infographics etc.
- Assist in staff members’ preparation of technical assistance missions, workshops, meetings, high-level events and conferences, including support to field offices;
- Support in the follow-up of meeting outcomes.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Internship Programme must have the following conditions:
- 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);
- Studies in the field of political science, international relations, law, criminal justice or related discipline are desirable;
- Be computer literate in standard software applications, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and be able to work online and communicate via Teams, Zoom, etc.
- 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 includes the 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.
- Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required for this internship. Knowledge of Swahili is desirable.
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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who so desire to join the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in the aforementioned capacity should endeavour to Apply Online by Clicking on the link below. Please further review job requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.
Deadline: 10th April 2023