UNDP in the Arab States region · 2 weeks ago
Legal Intern - Administrative Law Team
Utica-Rome Area
Internship
Onsite
InternUNDP is the United Nations lead agency on international development, working to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality in 170 countries. They are seeking a Legal Intern for the Administrative Law Team to provide research support, analyze legal issues, and assist in drafting legal documents related to staff administration and UN volunteer matters.
International Affairs
Responsibilities
Provide in-depth research on various legal topics, including based on the Staff Regulations and Rules; and jurisprudence of United Nations Administrative Tribunals
Analyze investigation reports, identifying factual or legal issues in a disciplinary process
Provide legal analysis concerning cases, disputes and inquiries
Draft various legal documents, including formal correspondence, administrative decisions and tribunal submissions
Assist with the analysis of privileges and immunities
Contribute to the process of review of legal issues arising in policies and procedures
Provide other support to the office that may be required
Qualification
Required
enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme, or higher) in law or a related subject
enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor's degree or equivalent) in law or a related subject
enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program in law or a related subject, 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
Fluency in written and spoken English is required
Previous experience working in a legal context and carrying out legal research is an asset
Knowledge of the organization of the UN system, and specifically UNDP, is an asset
Preferred
Working knowledge of French is an advantage
Benefits
The intern must provide proof of health insurance coverage for the duration of the internship.
Company
UNDP in the Arab States region
The United Nations Development Programme works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.
Founded in 1965
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kentaro Yamashita
Partnerships Specialist
Muni Ahlawat
Regional Partnership Advisor
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