Assist in drafting and preparing official documents.
Assist in drafting reports, presentations, web, social media, and other PR materials.
Support the application of innovations such as digital tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), for effective drug treatment, rehabilitation, and care.
Conduct research on drug use situations and on scientific evidence related to substance use treatment and care programmes and services.
Assist in the preparation of technical assistance, workshops, meetings, high-level events, and conferences.
Attend and summarise conferences and meetings.
Provide assistance during conferences and meetings.
Contribute to projects within the treatment, care, and rehabilitation team of UNODC’s PTRS.
Report to the Chief of UNODC’s Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS).
Qualifications/Special Skills
Be enrolled in or recently completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Provide official written proof from the university supporting one of the above requirements.
Be computer literate in standard software applications (MS Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
Demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
Demonstrate the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including tolerance of differing opinions.
Field of study closely related to the internship area is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).
Additional Information
Applicants must cover the cost of travel, visas, accommodation, health insurance, and other living expenses.
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
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 specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Deadline : Oct 11, 2025
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