Work Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Expected duration

Nov 2024- Apr 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships This position is located in the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) in Nairobi (Kenya), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Within the framework of the UNODC Regional Programme for Eastern Africa, the incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the UNODC Regional Representative for Eastern Africa (ROEA) and under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer heading the Transnational Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Programme for Eastern Africa. S/he will work in close cooperation and coordination with the Assistant Administrative officer and the Programme Management Officer ROEA in Nairobi. These internship position is offered for an initial period of six months starting from November 2024, with an opportunity for extension, subject to the needs of the department and the availability of the intern. The internship is UNPAID and full time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship in person. For more information please visit www.unodc.org Duties and Responsibilities The intern shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to: • Prepare partner letters for call for nominations. • Assist in the follow up and compiling of nominations received from partner focal points. • Prepares information notes to selected vetted nominees as per the implementation schedule. • Prepare travel approvals of meeting participants, consultants and individual contractors. • Prepare survey feedback forms of trainings conducted and analyse the data. • Work closely with the graphic designer on the development of visibility materials, distribution and storage of the same. • Support training workshops and development of training materials and merchandise. • Support in awareness campaigns under the Transnational Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Programme. • Assist in tracking of vendor invoices and effectively communicating on the progress of payments. • Follow up with vendors and meeting participants on matters related to banking details and HR mini master forms. • Any other duties as assigned may be assigned by the Supervisor; and • Perform other tasks, as necessary.

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 a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher). b. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent). c. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. Must have studied international relations, Communication, international studies, or any other related field. Additionally, the applicants must have the following attributes: • Be computer literate in standard software applications. • Possess good report writing skills. • Demonstrate good organizational and pleasant interpersonal skills. • Demonstrate interest in issues related to environmental sustainability. • Have 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. • Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. 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. 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. 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.