Intern - Drug Control and Crime Prevention

United Nations - UN United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Internship Closes 13 Apr 2026 11 days left

Overview

Internship opportunity within the Civil Society Unit of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Vienna, Austria. The role supports the implementation of a programme focused on engagement with non-governmental stakeholders on anti-corruption, drugs, and crime prevention.


Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the implementation of Programme GLOU68 by participating in project cycles, including drafting concept notes, implementation, and reporting.
  • Support the development of communication materials to increase visibility of CSU activities.
  • Attend and take notes at events/meetings/conferences.
  • Assist in the preparation of CSU activities and events.
  • Conduct research.
  • Perform other tasks as necessary.
Required Experience

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.

Qualifications
  • Be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); OR be enrolled in, or have recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
  • Be computer literate in standard software applications.
  • Have a 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.
Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is desirable.
Contract Duration
4-6 Months
Work Modality
In-Person
Remuneration
The internship is UNPAID. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
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