UNDP Careers · 1 day ago
Legal Intern - Programmes & Projects Team
New York, United States
Internship
Onsite
InternUNDP is the United Nations lead agency on international development, working in 170 countries to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. They are seeking a Legal Intern to support the Programmes & Projects Team in addressing legal aspects of UNDP's programmes and projects, including engagement with the private sector.
International Affairs
Responsibilities
Assist in drafting and reviewing standard and non-standard legal instruments, agreements, and contracts to implement UNDP’s and UNCDF’s operational and programmatic activities
Provide support in drafting and reviewing financing agreements with donors
Conduct legal research on complex issues and drafting legal documents and communications
Support training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives to promote awareness of UNDP’s legal frameworks among internal stakeholders, including with respect to legal templates
Provide general support to the P&P Team on ongoing projects
Qualification
Required
enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor's degree or equivalent) in law
enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme, or higher) in law or a related subject
enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program in law, and undertake the internship as part of this program
have recently graduated with a university degree (a master's or bachelor's degree or equivalent) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation
Previous experience working in as a qualified lawyer or legal intern is an asset
Knowledge of the organization of the UN system, and specifically UNDP, is an asset
Spanish is an advantage
Benefits
The intern must provide proof of health insurance coverage for the duration of the internship.
Company
UNDP Careers
UNDP’s mission is an ambitious one: to lead the United Nations in its fight for a world without poverty, in which women are empowered, inequality is addressed and the planet is protected.
10001+ employees
Funding
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