Passenger and Cargo Control Programme (PCCP) - Intern

Job Description

Internship – Passenger and Cargo Control Programme (PCCP)
Work Location: Vienna, Austria
Expected Duration: 6 months (starting 20 October 2025)

• The internship is UNPAID and interns work five days per week (full-time – 40 hours).
• About 90% of the world’s cargo is transported in maritime containers, but less than 2% is physically inspected by customs, allowing for illicit activities (e.g., customs evasion, smuggling of protected goods or weapons).
• Aircraft are increasingly used by organized criminal groups to move illicit goods; the number of global air passengers is expected to double in the next 20 years, creating risks.
• PCCP targets illegal shipments by strengthening risk assessment and inspection capacities through Port Control Units (PCUs), Air Cargo Control Units (ACCUs), and Joint Airport Interdiction Task Forces (JAITFs).
• The programme includes technical assessments, unit establishment, inter-agency cooperation, and training activities globally.
• Internship will be based in the Passenger and Cargo Control Programme (PCCP) within the Border Management Branch (BMB), Division for Operations (DO), UNODC, Vienna.
• The intern reports to the Deputy Head of PCCP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on transnational organized crime, especially illicit trafficking.
• Assist in drafting concept notes and background documents to inform programme activities.
• Support fact-checking, editing, and proofreading tasks.
• Prepare training materials for technical assistance (e.g., workshops).
• Help organize events, including CND/CCPCJ side events.
• Contribute to promotional and social media content.
• Maintain data and documentation using standard UN methods.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications / Special Skills:

• Must meet one of the following:
• • Be enrolled in or recently completed a graduate program (Master’s or equivalent); or
  • Be in the final academic year of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Background in political science, international relations, security studies, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Proficient in standard computer applications.
• Strong interest in the UN’s work and commitment to the values of the UN Charter.
• Able to interact effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives.

Note: No professional work experience required, but academic relevance to the internship field is necessary. Proof of education status must be attached to the application.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an advantage.

Additional Information:

• Interns are not financially remunerated.
• Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses.
• Non-resident interns may need to obtain appropriate visa/work authorization.

Deadline : Jul 30, 2025