Work Location

The Hague, The Netherlands (Hybrid: applicants are expected to work from the premises, as well as remotely)

Expected duration

2-6 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: a) to advance understanding of crime-related problems; b) to foster just and efficient criminal justice systems; c) to support the respect of international instruments and other standards; d) to facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance. See more information on www.unicri.org. This position is located within UNICRI’s Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in the Hague, The Netherlands. The internship is for an initial period of 2 months, which can be extended up to a total period of 6 months, starting in June 2024 or at a different date, depending on the availability of the successful candidate. The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work 5 days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the programme, project or unit to which they are assigned. Applicants for this internship position are expected to undertake the work in a hybrid modality, i.e., applicants are expected to work from the premises in The Hague, The Netherlands, as well as remotely. Applicants must have all necessary arrangements and equipment (including a computer and internet connection) to perform assignments in teleworking. Under the supervision of the Head of the Centre, the intern will assist in the implementation of the activities of UNICRI’s Centre for AI and Robotics. The intern will be involved, in particular, in projects focused on building knowledge and understanding of the risks, benefits and stakeholder perceptions of AI and related emerging technologies from the perspective of crime, terrorism and other threats to security through awareness-raising, education and the exchange of information. Examples of duties to be performed by the intern may include: − Assist in primary data collection for the implementation of Centre projects, for example developing and running research scenarios, surveys and expert interviews. − Support the analysis of relevant research findings and the drafting of analytical reports. − Research experts for interviews and assist in preparing interview scripts − Perform literature review and meta-analysis on issues pertaining to projects implemented by the Centre. − Support the organization of meetings and conferences, preparing agendas, taking notes and preparing follow-up documents. − Assist in drafting, preparing and reviewing project documentation, background notes, talking points, articles, presentations, etc. − Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have recently 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). Applicants who meet the following requirements are preferred: – Have studied law, criminology, sociology, philosophy/applied ethics, computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, statistics, international relations or a related field. – Have 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, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. 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. Experience with collecting, analysing, presenting, and interpreting data through statistical methods is desirable. Experience in criminal justice, international law and relations, human rights, ethics, or artificial intelligence is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. 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.