Work Location

Home-based (remote work)

Expected duration

2-6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The 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. 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: end of July 2026. The Internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer. Applicants to this Internship position will be requested to undertake the internship remotely in telecommuting. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely and must have all necessary arrangements and equipment (including a computer and internet connection) to perform assignments in teleworking. The intern will contribute to the project “Strengthening ASEAN Capacity for Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Disinformation Detection and Response”. The intern will carry out the following duties:
Conduct desk research on CBR disinformation trends, narratives, and incidents in assigned ASEAN Member States to support the drafting of national reports.
Map existing national policies, strategies, and institutional frameworks related to CBR crisis communication in AMS.
Monitor and compile media and social media sources for emerging CBR disinformation narratives in the region.
Support the drafting and editing of national reports, the annual magazine, and progress narrative reports.
Support in the preparation of background documents, agendas, and briefing notes for virtual and in-country missions
Support the coordination of in-country missions (travel logistics, liaison with local counterparts, preparation of mission materials)
Support the preparation of presentations, infographics, and visual materials for workshops and mission.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants 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, 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 must be computer literate in standard software applications, especially Microsoft Office. Applicants must possess 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. Previous working experience in such areas as law enforcement, criminal justice, and/or disinformation is desirable. Previous experience in the area CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) risk mitigation is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Fluency in spoken and written Bahasa Indonesia and/or Bahasa Melayu is desired. 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.

No Fee

THE 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.

Intern (CBRN)