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About the job
Expected duration
Six months; 01 September 2025 - 28 February 2026
Duties and Responsibilities
The internship is based in the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CPCJ) Programme at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), Nairobi, Kenya. This position will run for six months, starting in September 2025. The internship is UNPAID, and interns work five days per week (full time - 40 hours) under the supervision of a designated staff member within the department. For more information on UNODC’s activities, please visit https://www.unodc.org/easternafrica As the global custodian of the UN Standards and Norms in Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, UNODC is mandated to assist Member States in strengthening the Rule of Law and promoting effective, fair, humane, and accountable criminal justice systems in accordance with international standards and norms. This internship supports PLEAD Phase II (Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery), which focuses on: - Strengthening the rule of law, access to justice, and accountability in Kenya's justice system. - Leveraging technology to improve justice delivery. - Addressing systemic bottlenecks in service delivery. - Enhancing access to justice for marginalized groups while tackling corruption. Key Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme and the direct supervision of the PLEAD Programme Manager, and in close technical collaboration with Associate Programme Officers, programme staff, and consultants within the Criminal Justice Programme in ROEA, the intern will be responsible for the following tasks: 1. Substantive Support • Assist in the implementation of programme and project initiatives focused on crime prevention and criminal justice. • Conduct thorough research and analytical work on key topics related to crime prevention and criminal justice frameworks and practices. 2. Programme Planning and Coordination • Contribute to the organization and execution of programme activities, including meetings, workshops, conferences, and training sessions. • Prepare detailed reports, meeting minutes, and event summaries to document and support programme activities. 3. Documentation and Presentation Development • Assist in the preparation of background materials, presentations, talking points, and speeches for use in programme activities. • Draft briefing notes and other supporting documentation for meetings and engagements with stakeholders, including UN agencies and partner organizations. 4. Communications and Visibility • Support the development, review, and maintenance of social media content to increase awareness and visibility of the programme’s work and impact. 5. Administrative Support • Provide assistance with procurement processes, including the drafting of terms of reference and preparation of related documentation. 6. Other Duties • Undertake additional tasks, as needed, to support the effective delivery and achievement of the programme’s objectives.
Qualifications/special skills
Languages
English 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.
Intern Specific text
Interns 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.