Work LocationIn-Person Full-Time Expected duration3 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe desired starting date is 1 June 2025, and the internship is for 3 months, with a possible remote start. The internship is UNPAID and interns work five days per week (full time - 40 hours). Corruption remains a significant obstacle to development globally and throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific (SEAP) region. Corruption is cross-cutting numerous illegal activities, from the process of harvesting and manufacturing illegal wood-based products, migrant smuggling and human trafficking to terrorism financing. Corruption of public officials is perceived as an enabler of serious and organized crimes that are undermining countries’ abilities to deliver in relation to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) provides a comprehensive framework to strengthen anti-corruption frameworks in the region. As all SEAP countries, including 14 Pacific Island countries (Papua New Guinea, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu) have ratified this universal and the only globally binding treaty, which includes the mechanism for the review of implementation of UNCAC (UNCAC Implementation Review Mechanism). States parties are all currently undergoing the second review cycle, which provides reports on their implementation of the Convention to a wider range of preventive measures and recovery of assets. The outcome of the UNCAC Implementation Review Mechanism provides a solid basis for formulating anti-corruption technical assistance programmes. The UNCAC review process helps countries to identify gaps in anti-corruption policies and frameworks, as well as technical assistance needs. UNODC provides technical support to countries so that they can translate the recommendations into effective legal and policy frameworks and sustainable anti-corruption strategies. Effective anti-corruption efforts require a whole-of-government and society approach, including different sectors and branches of the government, civil society groups and the private sector. Public engagement often makes a significant difference. Ongoing support to developing national and regional capacities to prevent and effectively address corruption remains an important priority for UNODC. UNODC works with Member States to enhance the capacities of their national anti-corruption bodies through the provision of technical assistance as well as the organization of training programmes. In addition, in order to facilitate the coordination of international anti-corruption efforts and peer-to-peer technical assistance, UNODC provides a framework for regional and bilateral support. For more information about UNODC please visit https://www.unodc.org/ The internship is in the Anti-Corruption Programme in the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Suva, Fiji. The intern reports to the Regional Anti-Corruption Advisor. The intern will provide substantive, logistical, and administrative support with the delivery of technical assistance activities in countries within the Pacific region. The intern will be involved into one specific projects: - The intern will develop the first part of the internship (4 weeks) to conduct research on the subject and develop a first draft of a methodology, that will include a definition of the target group, a list of interviewees, the objectives to be achieved, the timeline. - After review of the methodology, the intern will conduct relevant qualitative or quantitative research (e.g., FGDs, interviews, surveys) with the target group (4 weeks). - Based on the findings, the intern will draft a draft report with analysis of the findings (4 weeks) Additional duties will include but not be limited to: - Research, compile, draft and edit basic information for use in the preparation and production of the monthly news bulletin. - Assist in other programme implementation work by undertaking ad hoc assignments, including programme assistance functions. - Support program staff with the preparation of reports for donors and other external partners, in compliance with various requirements. - Assist in the preparation, organization, and implementation of technical assistance activities on anti-corruption, including virtual/in-person conferences, seminars, and other training activities. - Contribute to the generation and development of communication products (web stories, program briefs, communication materials). 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 bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Applicants are additionally required to possess: • Strong interest in working in the UN system • Demonstrable skills in analytical thinking, communication and research • Strong interest in issues related to anti-corruption, security, peace, justice, and/or development; • Good IT competence, strong command of main office software program, proficiency in internet communication, social media and online search methods; • Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure within an international setting; • Ability to perform a variety of administrative tasks; • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and a strong team working capacity. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Please describe the relevance of your field of study to UNODC’s anti-corruption programme in the Pacific region. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have recently completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, SharePoint and MS Teams. Ability to design surveys, polls and other research methodologies is desirable. LanguagesEnglish 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 InformationNot available. Intern Specific textInterns 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 FeeTHE 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.