This position is located in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea (GARS) team of the Global Maritime Crime Programme, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Nairobi.
The internship is UNPAID and full-time, 5 days per week (40 hours).
Work under the direct supervision of the Professional staff of the Global Maritime Crime Programme.
Contribute to the preparation of background documents, presentations, summaries, talking points, and speeches.
Assist in the preparation of technical assistance workshops, meetings, high-level events, and conferences.
Attend and take notes at meetings.
Assist in translating documents and material from Somali to English and vice versa.
Perform other tasks as necessary.
Qualifications/Special Skills
Applicants must meet one of the following:
Enrolled in, or recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher).
Enrolled in, or recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree).
Graduated with a university degree (official proof must be attached to the application).
Be computer literate in standard software applications (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams).
Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
Ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
Field of study closely related to the type of internship applied for is required.
Applicants must cover costs for travel, visa, accommodation, health insurance, and living expenses.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
Additional Information
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
Travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or sponsoring institutions.
Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the host country may need appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
Successful candidates should discuss visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Deadline : Nov 30, 2025
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