INTERN - DRUG CONTROL & CRIME PREVENTION

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Org. Setting and Reporting This internship position is offered for a period of six months starting in January 2022. The successful candidate will be assigned to the Trafficking in Persons / Smuggling of Migrants Unit under the overall supervision of the UNODC TIP/ SOM Unit coordinator and direct supervision of National Project Officer based in Abidjan.

The objective of the mission is to assist the National Coordinator of the project in the operationalization, implementation and monitoring of work related to the smuggling of migrants within the framework of the projects “Improving the criminal justice response to trafficking in persons through integrated actions” (JTIP?) and "Strengthening the capacities of West African States to develop a human rights-based response to migrant smuggling and to respond effectively to human rights violations related to irregular migration" (PROMIS Project) and more generally within the UNODC Country Programme in Côte d’Ivoire and the Region (ROSEN). For more information on UNODC and ROSEN, please visit our website: www.unodc.org

The internship is UNPAID and full time. Interns work five days per week (40 hours).

Internships can be carried out in-person, entirely remotely or hybrid taking into account the COVID-19 situation at both the duty station and the intern’s country of residence as well as the interns’ ability to pay for travel and accommodation expenses. Additionally, interns can travel to the duty station only if they hold sufficient health coverage for related Covid-19 expenses, including testing.

Responsibilities Under the supervision of the National Project Coordinator, the candidate will have the following tasks and responsibilities: - Assist in the administrative and financial coordination of the project, - Assist in the preparation/revision of detailed work plans for project implementation, - Contribute daily to the implementation of project activities within the deadlines set by the work plan, - Contribute to the guidance and cooperation with project partners regarding project implementation, - Assist in the regular evaluation of the progress of activities and document the project with all relevant materials, - Contribute to the strengthening of the network with other partners with an interest in the project's field of intervention, - Support the Project in actions aimed at increasing the visibility of the project with the support of the communication team of the TIPSOM Unit of the Dakar Regional Office, - Contribute to the organization of project evaluation activities, including visits from partners, donors and evaluators, - Ensure the collection of relevant and up-to-date information from different sources for project implementation and evaluation, - Classify all programmatic, budget and financial transaction support documents under the direction of the Project Manager, - Assist with provision of information/guidance to implementing partners on the implementation of projects on the production of supporting documents for expenses related to Project activities, - Provide administrative and substantive support for the preparation and implementation of all activities related to the fight against trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants, including workshops and training seminars, - Perform any other task compatible with his or her duties.

Competencies Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education 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); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation; OFFICIAL PROOF FROM THE UNIVERSITY IN SUPPORT OF ONE OF THE ABOVE OPTIONS HAS TO BE ATTACHED TO THE INSPIRA APPLICATION - 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; and - Have a 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. - Familiarity with the area of combating the smuggling of migrants / migration or trafficking in persons is an asset. - Knowledge in the area of project elaboration, implementation and monitoring as well as familiarity with international development cooperation are desirable.

Work Experience 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. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in both English and French is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment Hiring Manager will contact short listed candidates for further evaluation.

Special Notice 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.

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: - Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?) - Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?) - List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in - List your top three areas of interest - Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship - Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme. In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.