Responsibilities of the internship position encompass all aspects of OSLA's work- These responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting legal research on issues relating to international public administrative law and other areas required for legal representation of OSLA's clients.
- Assistance in client and file management including conducting client interviews, planning litigation strategy under the supervision of OSLA legal officers.
- Assistance in drafting legal documents and submissions to the UN Dispute and Appeals Tribunals.
- Attending and taking notes at interviews, conferences and hearings.
- Working on presentations and/or other information for client outreach and promotion of rule of law in the UN system.
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 organizational 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
Planning & Organizing:
- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies
- Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required
- Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work
- Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning
- Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary
- Uses time efficiently
Education
Applicants must be enrolled in graduate studies in law- For the purposes of this requirement, students currently pursuing LL.M., D.E.A., LL.D., PhD and Bar school internships are enrolled in graduate studies in law.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the internship programme- However, applicants are encouraged to list all relevant work experience in their UN professional history profile (PHP).
Languages
Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage but is not a requirement.
Assessment Method
In addition to the assessment conducted by the university or the institution where the applicant currently pursues his or her studies, the applicant will be interviewed directly by the Office of Staff Legal Assistance- The applicant may be required to provide written samples of his or her academic or professional work, such as research papers, articles or written submissions.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs- (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8)- The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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