Administrative Support Intern at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime – Uganda

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Internship Deadline: Apr 9, 2026 Posted: Mar 28, 2026


Administrative Support Intern at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime – Uganda

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Administrative Support Intern at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime – Uganda

Recruiter: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

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About United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a nonprofit organization providing legal assistance and advocacy to individuals and communities in need. It offers legal representation, advice, and education to ensure that all peopleregardless of income or backgroundcan access justice, understand their rights, and navigate complex legal systems.

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.

Full Job Description

Work Location

kampala

Expected duration

Six months

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship is based in Programme Office in Uganda (POUGA), Kampala, Uganda. This full-time, unpaid position will run for six months and will support the Strengthening Crime Prevention Criminal Justice Programme and the project on Promoting Accountability, Integrity and Transparency in Justice. Interns are expected to work five days a week (40 hours) under the supervision of a designated staff member within the department. UNODC supports the Government of Uganda in strengthening crime prevention and criminal justice institutions, promoting the rule of law, and addressing emerging threats including organized crime and violent extremism. The Administrative Intern will support the UNODC Programme Office in Uganda in providing administrative and operational assistance to ensure the effective implementation of programme activities. For more information on UNODC, please visit: https://www.unodc.org 2. Key Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office, and in close technical collaboration with UNODC programme staff, and consultants within the UNODC Regional Office, the intern will be responsible for the following tasks i) Substantive Operations and administrative Support:

  • Assist in providing administrative and logistical support for programme implementation.
  • Support the preparation of administrative documents, correspondence, and official communications.
  • Assist in maintaining filing systems and programme documentation in accordance with UNODC administrative procedures.
  • Support travel arrangements including preparation of travel documentation and related administrative processes.
  • Provide support in tracking administrative actions related to programme activities.
  • Assist in preparing basic reports and documentation required for programme implementation.
  • Support coordination between programme and operations teams when required. ii) Event and Logistics Support:
  • Assist in the organization and coordination of meetings, workshops, training sessions, and consultations.
  • Support logistical arrangements including venue coordination, documentation preparation, and participant communication.
  • Assist in preparing meeting minutes and summaries. iii) General Office Support:
  • Assist in managing office records, files, and documentation.
  • Provide general administrative support to the programme team.
  • Perform any other related

Qualifications/special skills

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). – Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Teams. – 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. Applicants must 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. applicants must, at the time of their submission, be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (i.e. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree); be enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master’s degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or have completed an aforementioned academic degree, preferably in the area of business administration, public administration, management, international relations, social sciences, or related fields is required. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Teams.

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.

Key Details

  • Job Title: Administrative Support Intern
  • Grade: I-1
  • Location: Kampala, Uganda
  • Department: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
  • Contract Type: Internship
  • Salary: Unpaid

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

  • Not specified in the official posting

Benefits

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

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official UN careers portal. UN internships are unpaid. Candidates for the UN Internship Programme are required to cover the cost of travel including Visa, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship.