About United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimeis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in international development and international cooperation and sustainable development. Working with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, you will contribute to meaningful projects that address global challenges and promote sustainable development. You will develop valuable professional skills while working in a multicultural, international environment alongside experienced professionals.

Key Details

• Job Title:Intern Drug Control & Crime Prevention
• Grade:I-1
• Location:Vienna, Austria (Hybrid)
• Department:United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: A field of study in law or a related area is required, preferably with a specialization in criminal law or international law.
• Academic Qualifications: 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 bachelors degree or equivalent).
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience.
• Academic Qualifications: However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Masters or Ph.D.
• Academic Qualifications: Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelors, Masters or PH.D.
• Academic Qualifications: Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.
• Academic Qualifications: Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Teams.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have the knowledge to design surveys and polls and to be able to collect and analyze data..

Skills

• The internship is located in the Conference Support Section (CSS), Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Vienna, Austria.
• The position is for a period of 6 months with a desirable start in February 2026 depending on the needs of the Section and the availability of the candidates.
• The internship is UNPAID and full-time.
• Interns work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member of the Section.
• The internship is located in the UNODC Conference Support Section (CSS), Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB), which acts as the secretariat for the UNTOC Review Mechanism under its Global Programme to Support the Mechanism for the Review of the Implementation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Protocols thereto.
• The intern will conduct research, prepare background and support materials in the context of the UNTOC Review Mechanism, assist drafting correspondence and perform other duties as requested.
• Daily responsibilities will vary and be tailored on the individuals background.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply