Overview
The internship is located in the Data Analytics and Statistics Section (DASS) and is responsible for collecting and processing data on illicit drugs and crime, producing estimates for publications and reports, and developing evidence-based knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in background research and reviewing of data collection instruments and methodological guidelines;
- Assist in the analysis of trends in time series on drugs and crime by using internal and external databases;
- Collect information from a variety of sources, carry out research and assist in the preparation of statistical products and inputs for inclusion in UNODC reports, documents and regional studies;
- Assist in the preparation of international workshops and meetings related to data on drugs and crime;
- Carry out other relevant assignments as required.
Required Experience
Some experience in research on crime or drugs (or comparable study area) would be an asset. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
Qualifications
- Applicants must 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 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; working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
- Studies in the field of social sciences, criminology, epidemiology, statistics, economics, data science, information technology, mathematics or equivalent are required.
