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Legal Internship: UNDP, Remote/NYC; Apply By 23rd Feb, 2024 (Midnight New York, USA)

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What Is The Opportunity?

UNDP’s mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change, and connect countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.

As the United Nation’s lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated in three focus areas: sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience.

What Are The Details Of The Opportunity?

  • LOCATION: New York (remote internship is possible), UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • TYPE OF CONTRACT: Internship
  • STARTING DATE: 01-May-2024
  • APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23-Feb-24 (Midnight New York, USA)
  • POST LEVEL: Intern
  • DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT: 6 months
  • LANGUAGES REQUIRED: English
  • EXPECTED DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: 6 months
  • Duties and Responsibilities: Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Senior Legal Advisors in the C&I, AL and P&P Teams, the Legal Intern will provide support and assistance to the lawyers in the office by carrying out various legal tasks, including research, drafting and review of various draft legal instruments and advice.
  • Under the supervision of the Senior Legal Advisor, the Legal Intern is engaged in the following areas:
  • Provide in-depth research on various legal topics;
  • Provide analysis on specific legal issues;
  • Conduct legal review of draft legal instruments;
  • Draft various legal documents, including formal correspondence, contracts and litigation briefs.
  • Analyze investigation reports, identifying factual or legal issues in a disciplinary process (Legal Intern in the AL Practice).
  • Required Skills and Experience
  • Education: Must be:
  • 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; or
  • 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.
  • Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
  • Previous experience working in a legal context is an asset.
  • Knowledge of the organization of the UN system, and specifically UNDP, is an asset.
  • Language Requirements:
  • Fluency in written and spoken English. Working knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
  • UNDP Terms & Conditions for Internship
  • UNDP interns are eligible to receive a monthly stipend, with the rate that varies depending on the duty location. The stipend will be paid monthly, and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.
  • Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will (subject to the rules of such institution, government or third party) pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP stipend.
  • Except for the stipend, all other expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring government or institution.
  • the intern must provide proof of health insurance coverage for the duration of the internship.
  • Application Procedure:
  • Qualified candidates are requested to apply online via this website.
  • The application must contain a) cover letter that describes the candidates motivation for applying for the position, and b) Curriculum Vitae. Please compile all the documents into one pdf. file to be uploaded with your application.
  • The Selected Candidate will be required to Provide the Following Additional Documents:
  • A Medical Certificate of Good Health from a recognized physician. If the intern is expected to travel outside the country of their residence, other than to Europe and North America, the physician must indicate whether the intern is fit to travel and has had the required inoculations for the country or countries to which the intern is to travel.
  • Proof of health insurance coverage valid for the duration of the internship.
  • Official letter from their university confirming enrollment in a degree program, specifying the subject and level of the program and expected graduation date, or diploma if the intern has graduated within the last year.
  • Copy of current school transcript if enrolled in school, or transcript from most recently completed year.
  • Application Link: CLICK HERE 

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