Overview

Provide substantive, organizational, and logistic support to the Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section. Focus on technical cooperation, normative and policy work, knowledge development, and partnerships.

Tasks Summary

• Perform background research and analysis on human trafficking and migrant smuggling trends, legal frameworks, and concepts
• Assist in planning, implementation, and monitoring of technical assistance projects
• Support preparation of training materials
• Collect and analyze case-law and manage information on UNODC platforms
• Identify areas for knowledge development and research emerging issues
• Assist in preparation and holding of intergovernmental meetings and other events
• Contribute to drafting official UNODC submissions and guidance notes
• Strengthen UNODC involvement in inter-agency fora
• Liaise with UN offices, external organizations, and Member States
• Prepare briefing notes, statements, presentations, and communication materials
• Compile weekly press clippings
• Carry out other tasks related to UNODC Global Action against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants.

Experience Requirements

Qualification Requirements

• Enrolled in or recently completed a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) OR enrolled in or recently completed the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent)
• Studies in criminology, law, political or social sciences, international relations, or a related field
• Sound analytical skills
• Good drafting ability
• Computer skills, especially MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Computer literate in standard software applications
• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations
• Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Contract Duration: Six Months

Work Modality: In-person or remotely

Remuneration: UNPAID