Job Title
INTERN - DRUG CONTROL, I
Department/ Office
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Duty Station
VIENNA
Posting Period
27 November 2013-12 December 2013
Job Opening number
13-DRU-UNODC-31995-R-VIENNA
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The internship positions are located in the Secretariat of the International Narcotics Control Board (SINCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Vienna (Austria).
For more information on INCB, please visit the following website: www.incb.org
Responsibilities
The intern shall undertake the following duties which may include, but are not limited to:
- Collect and analyze information on approaches and developments in drug control, including legislation, policy approaches, and demand and supply reduction measures, and trends in drug abuse, illicit cultivation, manufacture and trafficking
- Assist in the evaluation of Government compliance with the three international drug control conventions (1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances, and 1988 Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances)
- Provide support to the Secretary of the Board, the Chiefs of Section and professional staff of the Secretariat in the substantive servicing on the INCB sessions, including assisting in the preparation of session documentation, by undertaking specific research activities, and other duties as required
- Contribute to the preparation of documents, background information, newsletters, presentations, public information material, background notes and speeches, including informal translation of documents as required
- Assist in the analysis of responses to various INCB questionnaires
- Assist the Secretary of the Board, Chiefs of Section and professional staff of the Secretariat in the implementation of INCB decisions
- Assist the Chiefs of Section in the analysis of data submitted by competent national authorities as required by the conventions
- Attend and take notes at various meetings as required
- Perform other tasks as required.
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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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
Technological Awareness:
Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Client Orientation:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
Applicants for an internship must be enrolled in a full-time university degree programme (Master's or equivalent) in a graduate school (second university degree or higher), or, if applicants are pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, they must have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a graduate degree. Degree in one of the following fields of study is required: law, international law, international relations, social science, economics, politics, computer science, information technology, pharmacology, chemistry or a related social science or health science discipline.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme, but are encouraged to list all relevant work experience in their application.
Applicants must have a keen demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager for further consideration.
