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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Office of Administration of Justice (OAJ), the incumbent reports to the IT Officer. This internship is for a minimum of three months and up to six months. The programme is normally full-time, i.e. an intern is expected to work five days per week (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). We can consider part time modality depending on your status.

Our Interns work as full team members, pursue projects designed to make a significant difference in OAJ and have opportunities to learn about the United Nations overall. (Total of 35 hours per week). Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the business unit to which he/she is assigned and the period during which he/she will undertake the internship.

The Office of Administration of Justice is an independent office responsible for the overall coordination of the system of administration of justice, contributing to its functioning in a fair, transparent, and efficient manner. In this regard, the Office provides substantive, technical and administrative support to the United Nations Dispute Tribunal and the United Nations Appeals Tribunal through the Registries; assists staff members and their representatives in pursuing claims and appeals through the Office of Staff Legal Assistance; and provides assistance, as appropriate, to the Internal Justice Council.

Interns learning opportunities: OAJ is seeking highly motivated graduate students who wish to gain professional experience in an international organization. During this three to six-month internship, Interns will have opportunities to broaden their experience and knowledge about the analysis and application of statistical procedures to business data of a legal department.

It offers a practical educational experience and allows interns to work in a multicultural, intergovernmental organization.

Responsibilities

Interns perform tasks under the overall supervision of the IT Officer. The following responsibilities might be involved:

- Assist the Office with strategic communication and outreach.

- Draft and edit content for public information materials, including social media posts and website articles.

- Assist in developing content to increase awareness of the United Nations' internal justice system.

- Assist with drafting and editing print publications (brochures, newsletters etc.).

- Design and produce presentations and supporting materials for outreach activities.

- Propose new content for the website and identifying opportunities to reach a wider audience.

- Provide assistance in improving the functionality of the website and e-learning.

- Assist in checking the website for broken pages or pages that are inconsistent with the design of the UN Web Guidelines.

- Support the production of e-learning courses by coordinating with concerned departments.

- Assist in administrative and substantive support to meetings and conferences, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics; etc.

- Carry out other tasks as required.

Before completing this internship, the intern will prepare a brief report and make a presentation on the experience gained and any potential substantive research paper that this internship might lead to. The intern may also be asked to assist in the day-to-day work of the division if required. The intern is expected to familiarize him/herself, to a limited extent, with the administrative work of the division and other tasks that are typical of UN organizations.

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.

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.

TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS

- Actively seeks to apply emerging technology across tasks.

- Keeps abreast of available technology.

- Understands applicability and opportunities of technology for the organization.

COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS LEARNING:

- Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession.

- Actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally.

- Contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates.

- Shows willingness to learn from others.

- Seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

- Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

(a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

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

- Be computer literate in standard software applications.

Have a demonstrated keen 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 include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Work Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required; Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration. An interview and/or a written assessment may take place.

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. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or not currently in the United States on a non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship.

Please Note That Start and End Dates Are Flexible

We recruit interns throughout the year for assignments of at least 3 months with the possibility of extension. In your cover note, please indicate when you would like to start your internship.

- Fall (September to December)

- Winter/Spring (January to April)

- Summer (May to August)

The Cover Note Must Include

- Degree Programme (What are you currently studying)

- Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme)

- List the skills and programmes that you are proficient in

- List your top three areas of interest.

- Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship

In your application, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.