INTERN - NEXUS PROGRAMME

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Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is a United Nations entity established in 1965 to support countries worldwide in preventing crime and facilitating criminal justice. UNICRI is mandated to assist intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations in formulating and implementing improved policies in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice.

UNICRI’s goals are to:

¿ advance the understanding of crime-related problems; ¿ foster just and efficient criminal justice systems; ¿ support the respect of international instruments and other standards; ¿ facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance.

This position is located within UNICRI’s Programme on the Nexus between Organized Crime and Terrorism, which is about to launch new capacity-building activities requiring in-depth analyses and research of trends on the context and interaction/links between terrorism and related crimes in the requesting Member States or where entities operate. The geographic focus will be on Latin America (south and central America). The internship is for an initial period of two months, with a possibility for extension of up to a total period of six months. Preferable starting date: September 2022. The Internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of the Nexus Programme Officer.

Due to the current international COVID19 emergency and related containment measures and international travel restrictions, the initial months of this internship will be done in TELECOMMUTING, i.e. remotely from home. Therefore, the candidates must be able to telework and must have all necessary arrangements and equipment to perform assignments in teleworking. Should the COVID19-related restrictions and containment measures be removed, and should the decision to further extend the internship be taken, the internship can be continued from UNICRI's HQ in Turin, Italy.

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Responsibilities The intern will assist the project team by performing the following tasks: - Conducting research on the various topics related to the Nexus between Organized Crime and Terrorism in Latin America and other regions; - Supporting the preparation of the training documents for the capacity-building activities, including agendas, timetables, formatting documents, supporting Nexus team with completion of the training package; - Contributing to the drafting of reports and other written outputs, including speeches and power point presentations; - Contributing to the organization of webinars and in-person training events; - Assisting in the implementation of the Nexus communication strategy; - Performing other related duties, including support to the Rome Office, upon request.

Competencies 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.

Teamwork: -Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the programme’s goals. -Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise. -Is willing to learn from others. -Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.

Creativity: -Actively seeks to improve services. -Offers new and different options to meet the programme’s needs. -Takes calculated risks, thinks “outside the box”. -Takes an interest in new ideas. -Is not bound by traditional approaches.

Education- At the time of application, 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); or, b. Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first - university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).Be computer literate in standard software applications (MS Office). - Have 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, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

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.

Previous experience in conducting research in the field of counter terrorism and prevention of violent extremism, or transnational organized crime, or international law is desirable.

Languages Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Spanish is highly desirable for this internship.

Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration. Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Special Notice A complete online application including online Personal History Profile and the cover letter is required. Please note that documents may only be in English, and that incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

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.