Legal Intern

vor 1 Woche

Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

Internships with the IIMM are unpaid and full-time. Core working hours for interns are Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00 (in the time zone in which the intern is located). The duration of an internship with the IIMM can range from a minimum of three (3) months to a maximum of six (6) months, according to the needs of the IIMM.

**Responsibilities**:
Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with the legal officers, investigators and analysts in CASS. The duties of interns may include, but are not limited to, conducting legal research and preparing analyses on issues relating to international and domestic criminal law, international human rights law and/or public international law; conducting research on factual and policy issues; contributing to the preparation of briefing papers, reports and/or public information materials; assisting in the compilation and review of information, documentation and evidence; proof-reading and editing documents; and drafting meeting records.

Competencies

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; Is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

Applicants for an internship with the United Nations must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or

(b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).

If selected, applicants not currently enrolled in a programme as indicated above must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
- have undertaken studies/training in law;
- have a demonstrated 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 includes a tolerance of differing opinions and views.

Work Experience

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat, for this position fluency in English is required.

Knowledge of other languages, particularly a Myanmar language (e.g. Burmese, Rohingya, Rakhine, Shan, Chin or Kachin), is desirable.

NOTE: “Fluency” equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (speak, read, write and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of “fluent” in two of the four areas.

Assessment

Special Notice

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.

The Cover Note MUST include:

- Dates of availability for full-time work.
- Title of degree you are currently pursuing or recently completed.
- Graduation date (when will you be graduating/have graduated from the programme).
- IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
- Explain why you think you are a good fit for this specific internship and how your studies and/or experience would allow you to contribute to the Mechanism's work.

In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work and volunteer experiences, IT skills, and three references.

There should be no expectation of employment by the United Nations or the IIMM upon completion of the internship.

Interns are responsible for all internship-related expenses that they incur. The United Nations accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, upon award of an internship, interns are responsible for securing adequate insurance coverage and are required to sign and return a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of these conditions of service.
- or daughter-in-law). "Sibling" includes the child of both or either parent of a staff member and the child of the spouse of a parent of a staff member (that is, also half
- and step-sibling).

**In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and/or other constrictions, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prep

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