If you want your work to make a real difference for survivors of human trafficking, this UNODC internship in Vienna is deeply meaningful. Within the Secretariat of the UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons, you will support communications, grant management, and events that highlight and strengthen victim assistance worldwide.

About the Role

This internship is located in the Secretariat of the UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons (UNVTF), managed by the Co-financing and Partnership Section within the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna. Under the supervision of the Chief of Section and the External Relations Officer, the intern will:

✍️ Support the development of communication materials (print products, articles, human-interest stories, video scripts) highlighting UNVTF's impact and the work of grantees

📱 Manage digital communications, including drafting and scheduling content for social media and maintaining the UNVTF website

📋 Assist in the full cycle of the UNVTF Call for Proposals, including terms of reference, launch coordination, application screening, and shortlisting

📊 Track grantee progress, monitor reporting compliance, and serve as a point of contact for grantees

🗂️ Coordinate administrative tasks (travel, meetings, procurement, filing) and maintain accurate programme records

🎪 Support the planning and execution of UNVTF events, and draft and edit project reports, briefing notes, donor reports, and funding proposals

Who Can Apply

🎓 Enrolled in or having recently completed a graduate programme, or in the final academic year of a first university degree, in a closely related field

💻 Computer literate (especially Word, PowerPoint, Teams); the ability to draft news articles or social media posts is desirable

🗣️ Fluency in spoken and written English is required; another UN official language is an advantage

The Details

📍 Duty station: Vienna, Austria

⏳ Duration: 6 months, with a desired start date of 3 August 2026, full-time

🕒 Type: unpaid; interns cover their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living costs

How to Apply

Apply through the UN careers portal, quoting job opening ID 280502, and indicate which eligibility criterion you meet.

Deadline

19 July 2026

Links

🔗 Vacancy and how to apply: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/280502?language=en