Intern – Communications on Organized Crime

Work LocationVienna Expected durationThe internship is for a period of 6 months and planned to start in October 2025. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe internship is in the Conference Support Section (CSS) of the Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), which supports countries in preventing and combating organized crime. For more information on the work of UNODC, please visit the website: www.unodc.org The internship is UNPAID and full-time. The Intern will work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned. Working under the supervision of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer, the intern will: • Assist in planning, developing and delivering strategic communication activities, both online and for in-person events such as conferences or expert meetings. • Develop and edit compelling written, visual and video content for a variety of audiences for web, social media, events, and other communication channels. • Create visual assets (graphics, infographics, short videos, reels) using graphic/digital design and editing tools. • Support live coverage of events with photography, social media updates, short video interviews, and behind-the-scenes storytelling. Daily responsibilities may vary and be tailored on the individual’s background. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must meet one of the following requirements: (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). A field of study in Communications, Media and Journalism, Visual Design, Marketing, Public Relations, International Relations, Political Science or related fields is required. Required qualifications include: • Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills in English. • Experience with social media platforms, content management systems, and digital tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro, or similar). • Ability to shoot and edit basic video for social media. Success in this internship requires a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, multicultural environment, and who can work independently as well as collaboratively. They will need to manage own tasks and time effectively, bring creative ideas to the table and be proactive in suggesting new approaches. 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. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience. However, a field of study in Communications, Media and Journalism, Visual Design, Marketing, Public Relations, International Relations, Political Science or related fields 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. Ability to draft social media posts and social media management is required. Describe how you created both social media content, managed social media channels, and give examples of your best work. Describe how you created visual assets such as graphics and videos, the tools that you used, as well as the impact of your work. Describe examples of how you previously suggested new creative solutions contributed to successful projects before. Describe how you organize your own work and time, prioritize tasks and work effectively in a team. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. 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.