Work Location
GENEVA
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision and the daily guidance of the Chief of Office, the incumbent will perform the following tasks: • Assistance in preparing materials for the 60th anniversary of the International Law Seminar in 2026, including a possible publication, conducting research into the history of the Seminar and its participants, and any related activities. • Assistance in conducting legal research on issues related to international law or other areas of specialization using multiple research resources. Assistance in the review of legal documents, instruments or other material. • Assistance in drafting and preparing official and legal documents. • Attending and taking notes at conferences and meetings. • Assistance in servicing conferences and meetings. • Working on websites and/or presentations. • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/special skills
The degree programme which applicants are enrolled in or have recently graduated from must be in the area of Law. At time of application, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Some experience in journalism or preparing publications and related skills would be an asset.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post fluency in English and/or French is required. A good knowledge of the other is required. Knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage.
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.
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