Communications Intern

Work LocationVienna, Austria/ Hybrid Expected durationThis job opening is for a full time internship starting in March 2025 for a period of four to six months. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) serves as Secretariat to the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, the UN’s main policymaking body addressing crime prevention and criminal justice issues. UNODC works with Member States to help reduce crime; ensure the operation of fair, effective, inclusive, transparent and accountable criminal justice institutions; and promote equal access to justice for all. This internship is located in the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Section (CPCJS), Division of Treaty Affairs (DTA), UNODC, Vienna, Austria. The Section aims to provide a comprehensive, innovative and operational response to today’s crime prevention and criminal justice challenges. To achieve this, our structure consolidates our work into three core pillars that complement and reinforce one another, fostering stronger collaboration and effective results: • Accelerating Justice • Prison and Penal Reform • Preventing and Responding to Crime and Violence: Children, Women and Communities The Learning and Innovation team operates as an integral part of CPCJS, working in a cross-cutting way across all three pillars For more information on UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org The internship is UNPAID and full-time. The Intern will work five days per week (40 hours) under the overall supervision of a professional staff of the Section. The intern will support the daily communications work of the Section. Duties may include, but are not limited to: • Tracking, researching and analyzing information on assigned topics, gathering information from diverse sources and helping assess news value and other potential impact; • Drafting web stories and social media posts; • Assisting with the implementation of the Section’s communication campaigns; • Maintaining and updating the Section’s website; • Developing graphics for social media and the website; • Creating monthly social media reports; • Maintain a well-organized and up-to-date archive of communication materials for internal use and institutional memory. • Assist in the planning and coordination of events and meetings, including logistical support and preparation of background documents, presentations, speeches, and talking points. • Document events and compile comprehensive post-event summaries and reports. • Perform other duties as assigned. This vacancy announcement is for one internship position starting in March 2026 for a period of four to six months. This internship is designed to be in-person and full-time (40 hours) but can be adjusted based on request by the successful candidate. Qualifications/special skillsTo qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: • Applicants must meet one of the following requirements and attach the proof in the Inspira application: (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). • 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. • Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's,Master's or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. • Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Teams. Knowledge of Canva, Adobe or other design tools is an asset. Please describe your competency using these software applications. • 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. • Applicants must 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. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Additional InformationA completed online application (Motivation Statement, Candidate Profile as well as proof of enrolment and/or graduation) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Motivation Statement 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 general and this assignment in particular. In your online Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Do not forget to attach your proof of enrolment or graduation. Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted. Considered candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager for further assessment. Intern Specific textInterns 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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No FeeTHE 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.