Work Location

UN Campus in Turin

Expected duration

2 to 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is a United Nations entity established in 1968 to support countries worldwide in preventing crime and facilitating criminal justice. UNICRI is mandated to assist intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations in formulating and implementing improved policies in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. UNICRI’s goals are: – to advance understanding of crime-related problems; – to foster just and efficient criminal justice systems; – to support the respect of international instruments and other standards; – to facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance. This position located in the Training and Advanced Education Programme (TAE) of UNICRI in Turin. The TAE specifically addresses one of the core missions of UNICRI through the design and implementation of training programmes on matters related to crime prevention and criminal justice. In particular, the TAE Programme has developed a wide number of post-graduate programmes (including academic curricular at Master level and specialized short courses) and tailor-made capacity-building professional trainings at the request of Member States, judicial institutions, and international organizations. The internship is for an initial period of 2 months, with an opportunity of extension up to a total period of 6 months. Preferable start date: April 2024. The Internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer (TAE). The intern will carry out the following duties: • Support in filing and screening the applications of prospective students of the Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Transnational Crime and Justice, and the Master of Laws (LL.M) in Cybercrime, Cybersecurity and International Law. • Support in the implementation of the residential phase of the LL.M. in Transnational Crime and Justice. • Support in the implementation of online activities within the framework of the LL.M. in Cybercrime, Cybersecurity and International Law. • Assist in providing information to former and prospective participants to all the TAE Unit training programmes and activities. • Conduct background research for the design of project proposals on post-graduate education and capacity building training activities in the field of criminal justice and crime prevention. • Assist in drafting and preparing correspondence, background documents, reports, issue briefs, talking points, articles, presentations etc. • Assist in drafting and preparing official documents. • Assist in data collection. • Assist in maintaining databases. • Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet at the time of the application 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 degree or equivalent). Preferable fields of study: law, political science, international relations, criminology, psychology, communication/external relations or other related fields. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. 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. Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications, especially Microsoft Office. Applicants must possess 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. Applicants must possess 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. Applicants must possess 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.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

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.