Intern - Assessing and Addressing the Nexus between Organized Crime and Terrorism in Africa

Work LocationHybrid - the Intern can work remotely and/or form UNICRI HQ in Turin, Italy. The duration and modality can be adjusted upon request of the successful candidate and in agreement with Supervisor. Expected duration2 to 6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is a United Nations entity established in 1968 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 understanding of crime-related problems; - to foster just and efficient criminal justice systems; - to support the respect of international instruments and other standards; - to facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance. This internship is located in the Prevention and Resilience to Crime and Terrorism programme of UNICRI. The intern will report to the Programme Officer coordinating the initiative “Assessing and Addressing the Nexus Between Organized Crime and Terrorism in Africa”. The project is aimed at enhancing the understanding of how crime and terrorism intersect across diverse African contexts and empowering local, national and regional stakeholders to prevent, investigate and prosecute the convergence of terrorism and crime. The internship is for an initial period of 2 months, with an opportunity of extension up to a total period of 6 months. Preferable start date: mid-August 2025. The Internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer. Key tasks shall include, but not limited to: - Assist in conducting research on terrorism, crimes and illicit trafficking in different regions of the African continent - Support in data analysis and development of research outputs, including drafting reports, policy briefs, and communication materials - Assist in creating content for context-tailored awareness campaigns - Support in mapping local stakeholders to enhance community resilience to crime and terrorism - Assist in drafting and preparing correspondence, background documents, reports, issue briefs, talking points, articles, presentations etc. - Perform other related duties, as assigned. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must meet at the time of the application 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). Preferable fields of study: law, political science, international relations, criminology, psychology, anthropology, communication/external relations or other related fields. 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 should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Ability to draft articles, analytical reports and social media posts is desirable. Ability to collect and analyse primary data is desirable. Ability to engage and maintain communication with relevant stakeholders is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English and French 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 InformationNot available. 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.