Work Location
On-site in Abuja, Nigeria
Expected duration
10 weeks
Duties and Responsibilities
Since 1991, the UNODC Country Office in Nigeria (CONGA) has partnered with the Nigerian government, its agencies, the judiciary, civil society, and the private sector. Together, they work to build resilient societies by promoting justice, the rule of law, and by making Nigeria safer from the threats of drugs, crime, corruption, and terrorism. Through these efforts, UNODC Nigeria contributes to peace, security, human rights, and sustainable development. More details are available at https://www.unodc.org/conig/. The internship is UNPAID. The minimum duration of this internship is ten (10) working weeks. Interns work five days per week (full-time - 40 hours). This internship is located at the office of the Country Representative of the UNODC Country Office in Nigeria (CONGA), Abuja. The office oversees CONGA programs & operations and manages the entire CONGA office as well as partnerships. Carrying out his/her tasks under the direct supervision of the CONGA Country Representative, the intern will perform the following functions: • Assistance in drafting and preparing official documents • Attending and summarizing conferences and meetings • Document, legal and internet research • Assistance during conferences • Working on web-presentation • Evaluation of projects • Compiling statistics • Media analysis • Speech-writing • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the UNODC CONGA Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: • 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). ; Have studied areas such as political science, public affairs, administration, programme management, or any related area; • Computer literacy in standard software applications; • Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and • Have demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. The training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during the internship.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for this Internship Programme. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
Additional Information
The cover letter must include: • Title of degree programme (What are you currently studying or what have you studied?) • Graduation date (When will you be graduating or when did you graduate?) • List of IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in • List of your top three areas of interest • Explanation about why you are the most suitable candidate for this specific internship • Indication of your available period for internship, i.e. when and how long (note: the minimum duration of an internship is ten weeks). Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted for further consideration.
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.
