Intern (Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling)
Quick answer
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is offering unpaid internships in Vienna, Austria, focusing on human trafficking and migrant smuggling, with tasks including research, technical support, and event preparation.
- Role
- Intern (Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling)
- Organization
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Location
- Vienna, Austria (In-person or remotely)
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The internship positions are located in the Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section (HTMSS) of the Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch (OCB) of the Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna. The internship is UNPAID and full-time (40 hours, 5 days per week).
What you'll do
- Perform background research and analysis on country situation, trends, legal frameworks and concepts
- Assist in technical support to the planning, implementation and monitoring of regional and national technical assistance projects and activities
- Support in the preparation of training material for technical assistance activities
- Assist in collecting and analyzing case-law and legislation
- Assist in identifying areas for knowledge development and perform research on emerging and cross-cutting issues
- Assist in the preparation and holding of intergovernmental meetings
What it takes
- be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
- be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
- studies in criminology, law, political or social sciences, including psychology, international relations or in a related field
- sound analytical skills, good drafting ability; computer skills, especially MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- be computer literate in standard software applications
- a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is located in Vienna, Austria, and can be either in-person or home-based.
What is the compensation for the internship?
The internship is UNPAID.
What are the key qualifications required?
Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate or first university degree, have studies in relevant fields, and possess analytical and drafting skills, among other qualifications.
How do I apply for the internship?
Applicants must submit a completed online application, including a motivation statement, candidate profile, proof of enrolment or graduation, and a list of computer skills. Applications must be submitted by 10/13/2026.
Is the internship remote?
The internship can be either in-person or home-based, depending on the team and the candidate's preference.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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