Expected duration
July 2026 - December 2026
Duties and Responsibilities
The internship is located in the Data Analytics and Statistics Section (DASS), Research and Analysis Branch (RAB), Division for Public Affairs (DPA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The Data, Analytics and Statistics Section (DASS), is responsible for collecting and processing data on mandated data collections on illicit drugs and crime and, in coordination with relevant sections, producing relevant estimates for flagship publications and mandated reports. The DASS covers a wide spectrum of international statistics on crime, criminal justice and drugs, from administrative sources and surveys, including international data collection for the purposes of monitoring progress towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In line with relevant mandates, the team is currently working on producing evidence-based knowledge on drugs and crime, including activities such as methodological development, revision of data collection instruments, in addition to statistical products such as datasets and estimates. Work includes data collection, validation and analysis, desk research and drafting of documents. Consultations with other UN bodies, international, regional and national Government Organizations as well as individual experts and staff from other relevant units/sections within UNODC. The intern shall undertake duties which may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Assist in background research and reviewing of data collection instruments and methodological guidelines; • Assist in the analysis of trends in time series on drugs and crime by using internal and external databases; • Collect information from a variety of sources, carry out research and assist in the preparation of statistical products and inputs for inclusion in UNODC reports, documents and regional studies; • Assist in the preparation of international workshops and meetings related to data on drugs and crime; and • Carry out other relevant assignments as required. Internships with the Offices of the United Nations Secretariat are UNPAID and full-time, i.e. 5 days per week (40 hours). For more information on UNODC, please visit the website: www.unodc.org
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: • Applicants 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). • Be computer literate in standard software applications; working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential. Knowledge of R, Python, Stata and MS Access is desirable. • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. In addition, for this internship • Studies in the field of social sciences, criminology, epidemiology, statistics, economics, data science, information technology, mathematics or equivalent are required. • Some experience in research on crime or drugs (or comparable study area) would be an asset. 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.
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.
Additional Information
Not available.
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.
