Internship with Investigations Section, OAI - UNDP - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Internship with Investigations Section, OAI - UNDP - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Location :	UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Application Deadline :	18-Jan-17 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left :	3d 7h 21m
Type of Contract :	Internship
Post Level :	Intern
Languages Required :	English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)	23-Jan-2017

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Investigations Quality Assurance Specialist, the intern provides support to the Investigations Section in the conduct of investigations into allegations of various types of wrongdoing. In carrying out this overall function, the Intern: Carries out research and drafts opinion memos on matters relating to the investigative process; Assists in conducting preliminary assessments of complaints; Assists in the conduct of interviews with subjects, complainants or witnesses; Assists in identifying, collating and analyzing potential evidence; Assists in drafting documents and communications with respect to cases under investigation; Assists with the review of investigation reports and other documents to ensure that citations to evidence in footnotes are accurate and complete; and Undertakes other related tasks as requested.

Competencies

Demonstrates integrity; Demonstrates the ability to remain objective, neutral and independent; Displays cultural sensitivity; Produces timely, quality outputs; Exercises sound judgment/analysis; Ability to handle multiple tasks; Writes clearly and effectively; and Speaks clearly and convincingly.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in law, international crime and justice, criminal justice, forensic investigations or related field; Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) in law, international crime and justice, criminal justice, forensic investigations or related field; or Have graduated with a university degree in law, international crime and justice, criminal justice, forensic investigations or related field and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation. Experience: Knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes (word, power point, excel) required; and Interest and/or experience in dealing with investigations, administrative and/or disciplinary law or law enforcement is desirable. Language: Fluency in written and spoken English required; Proficiency in French and/or Spanish highly desirable; and Proficiency in other languages desirable. Conditions: Have a valid visa to work in the US; Letter of endorsement from a faculty member who has worked with the student in the recent past and who is knowledgeable on the student’s performance; Complete and sign the “Application Form” which is available at http://www.undp.org/internships. UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months. UNDP does not pay for internships. Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP .The costs associated with the latter must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation, etc. Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out (i.e. New York, USA). Have medical and life insurance.