Transnational Organized Crime Specialist Intern

About the role

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Bangkok is seeking a motivated intern to support the Regional Representative on transnational organized crime issues across Southeast Asia and the Mekong sub‑region. This unpaid, full‑time position offers hands‑on experience in research, analysis, and coordination within a high‑profile UN environment.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct desk research and collect data on drug trafficking, human trafficking, wildlife crime, arms trafficking, money laundering and related illicit flows.
• Monitor news, reports and publications, summarising developments into briefing notes for the Regional Representative.
• Assist in drafting analytical reports, policy briefs, strategic notes and presentation materials for internal and external audiences.
• Track international and regional legal frameworks, including the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its protocols.
• Support the organisation of high‑level meetings, inter‑agency consultations and regional conferences, preparing agendas, background documents and meeting summaries.
• Coordinate liaison with Member States, regional bodies and partner agencies as directed.
• Prepare correspondence, briefing materials and internal communications on behalf of the Regional Representative’s Office.

Required profile

• Enrolled in or recently completed the final year of a bachelor’s degree, master’s or Ph.D. programme (or equivalent).
• Field of study preferably in international policing, criminology, investigation or a closely related discipline.
• No prior professional experience required, but a strong academic background in the relevant field is essential.

Required skills

What we offer

• Exposure to UNODC’s regional work on organized crime.
• Opportunity to develop research, analytical and policy‑writing skills in an international setting.
• Networking with senior UN officials and regional partners.