Work Location

Geneva

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Legal Officer, the intern will: – Assist in handling cases before the Management Evaluation Unit and UN Dispute Tribunal (UNDT); – Search for precedents, gather relevant documentation; analyze the jurisprudence of the UNDT and the United Nations Appeals Tribunal (UNAT); – Perform research on a broad range of legal and policy questions related to human resources and the Administrative Law; – Assist in drafting routine correspondence; – Perform other duties as assigned. Competences COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to the others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having a two-way communication. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing other’s ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Qualifications/special skills

requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme in law (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme in law or internationales relations (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent). In addition, interested candidates must: – Be computer literate in standard software applications including MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point); – Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and, – Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.