Work Location
The Hague, The Netherlands
Expected duration
Six months
Duties and Responsibilities
Organizational Setting and Reporting: The Office of the President of the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals ("Office of the President" and "Mechanism", respectively) invites applications for multiple legal internships in The Hague, Kingdom of the Netherlands. Selected candidates are expected to commence their internships no later than six (6) months after the date of the vacancy. The internship duration is generally between three (3) and six (6) months, with six months being encouraged to ensure a more comprehensive experience. Please indicate your preferred internship period in your cover letter. The Mechanism is mandated to perform essential functions previously carried out by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. The Office of the President provides legal, judicial, institutional, diplomatic, and administrative support to the President of the Mechanism ("President") in the execution of her mandated functions. Responsibilities: Interns in the Office of the President support a wide range of the President's mandated functions. Responsibilities may include: (i) conducting comprehensive legal research; (ii) assisting in the drafting and proofreading of decisions, orders, and other judicial documents; (iii) assisting in the preparation of reports to the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly; (iv) analyzing relevant laws, rules, and policies; (v) assisting in the drafting of speeches and official correspondence; (vi) providing support on press and policy matters; and (vii) assisting with the management, retention, and disposition of records. Interns may also be tasked with routine functions, such as compiling and collating materials, and other duties as required.
Qualifications/special skills
At the time of application, candidates must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university law degree programme (at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate law programme (a second university degree, such as a master's degree or equivalent, or higher). No work experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. However, your training, education, advanced coursework, or skills should be relevant to the work of the United Nations. Previous legal experience is desirable. Applicants must be proficient in standard computer software applications.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. Fluency in English is required. A working knowledge of French is desirable. A working knowledge of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian or Kinyarwanda is also desirable.
Additional Information
HOW TO APPLY: All applications must be submitted through the United Nations Inspira portal. The Mechanism cannot accept applications for this vacancy via email. External applicants may go to: https://careers.un.org/home?language=en
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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