United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI): Junior Fellows
Junior fellows are persons with a post-graduate degree in criminal law, international law, criminology, or criminal justice who serve in the framework of UNICRI training programme. Junior fellows preferably have previous experience in or with the United Nations and other international or regional organizations. They assist project officers in the implementation of the work programme of the Institute. To this end, they are required to have basic knowledge on issues connected with the specific projects/programmes to which they are assigned.
Listing Details
Organization Name
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)
Organization Mandate
UNICRI is the UN entity mandated to assist intergovernmental, governmental and nongovernmental organizations in the areas of crime prevention policies and justice administration. It works to: advance understanding of crime-related problems, foster just and efficient criminal justice systems, support the respect for international instruments and other standards, and facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance.
Address
Viale Maestri del Lavoro, 10, Turin, Italy
Address 2
10127
Telephone
(39) 011 6537 111
Non-profit organization?
No
Countries
Regions
Duration
2 weeks - 1 month, 6-12 months
Age (max)
90
Price range
n/a
Application process and requirements
In line with the established criteria, junior fellows are appointed on the basis of an in-depth assessment of their curriculum vitae and the advice of experts indicated by applicants or selected by the Director. The fellows serve in a personal capacity and not as representatives of a Government or any other authority external to UNICRI. The fellows are appointed on a full-time or part-time basis for varying periods of time (renewable), up to a maximum of 10.5 months in any 12-month period. The Institute assists fellows in obtaining the relevant clearances from the Host Country's authorities to allow fellows and their dependants to live in Italy for the duration of their appointment to the Institute.
Language
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish
Requires fluency in at least one of the working languages of the UNICRI~ i.e. English and French. Knowledge of other official UN languages (Arabic~ Chinese~ Russian and Spanish) an asset.
Funding information
This is a paid position.
Student status required?
No
Qualifications required
Graduate Degree