Overview
This internship provides programme support to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Suva, Fiji. The role involves collecting and compiling information, conducting research, preparing documents, and assisting with event logistics.
Key Responsibilities
- Collecting and compiling information for analytical reports, speaking notes, background documents and other programme materials.
- Conducting in-depth research and analysis on crime prevention, criminal justice, transnational organized crime and anti-corruption issues.
- Preparing and formatting background documents, presentation slide decks, talking points and speeches.
- Developing briefing materials and documentation for meetings and events with stakeholders, including UN agencies.
- Drafting, reviewing and finalizing administrative documents such as letters, terms of reference, memos and other correspondence.
- Contributing to the planning, coordination and logistics of workshops, conferences and training sessions (agenda preparation, participant lists, venue bookings, on-site support).
- Drafting detailed reports, minutes and action-item logs for UNODC POFJI events and meetings.
- Assisting in the creation, review and updating of social media content, webstories and press releases to enhance programme visibility and engagement.
- Maintaining and updating the Office’s shared document repository and calendar to ensure all records are current and accessible.
- Where relevant, interns may also undertake a specific research project aligned with the programme objectives and their academic background, with agreed deliverables to be completed during the internship period.
- Perform additional tasks as required.
Required Experience
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.
Qualifications
- The basic education required is HS Diploma;
- Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have 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).
- Proficiency in standard computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and online collaboration tools
