The internship is based in the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CPCJ) Programme at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), Nairobi, Kenya. This full-time position will run for six months, starting in September 2025. The internship is UNPAID, and interns work five days per week (full time - 40 hours) under the supervision of a designated staff member within the department. For more information on UNODC’s activities, please visit https://www.unodc.org/easternafrica As the global custodian of the UN Standards and Norms in Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, UNODC is mandated to assist Member States in strengthening the Rule of Law and promoting effective, fair, humane, and accountable criminal justice systems in accordance with international standards and norms. This internship supports PLEAD Phase II (Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery), which focuses on: - Strengthening the rule of law, access to justice, and accountability in Kenya's justice system. - Leveraging technology to improve justice delivery. - Addressing systemic bottlenecks in service delivery. - Enhancing access to justice for marginalized groups while tackling corruption. Key Responsibilities 1. Communication and Visibility

•  Document activities and events under the Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery in Kenya (PLEAD) through high-quality photography, videography, and written reports.
•  Design and develop promotional materials, including infographics, brochures, and digital content, to enhance the visibility and engagement of PLEAD initiatives.
•  Draft and disseminate communication materials in accordance with PLEAD Communications Guidelines and UNODC visibility standards.
•  Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of communication efforts to ensure alignment with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) branding and outreach objectives. 2. Internal Communication
•  Prepare internal reports and updates using standardized templates and communication tools.
•  Maintain a well-organized and up-to-date archive of communication materials for internal use and institutional memory.
•  Support internal information flow by ensuring timely sharing of relevant updates within the PLEAD team and with key UNODC stakeholders. 3. Stakeholder and Event Support
•  Develop briefing notes and materials for meetings with stakeholders, implementing partners, and representatives of other UN agencies.
•  Document events and compile comprehensive post-event summaries and reports. 4. Substantive Contributions
•  Assist in the preparation of analytical content, background papers, and knowledge products in support of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme.
•  Contribute to the management of PLEAD’s social media presence by drafting, editing, and updating content to showcase programme milestones and achievements.

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), preferably in a field related to communications or public information.
•  Be computer literate in standard software applications.
•  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 diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. 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.
•  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, preferably in a field related to communications or public information. 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 should have good knowledge of specialized software applications, such as MS Stream, Trello, Canva or similar.
•  Ability to record and edit video content is required.

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

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