INTERNSHIP: Office of International Standards and Legal Affairs

Il y a 4 mois

Paris, France UNESCO Temps plein

OVERVIEW

Duty Station: Headquarters

Type of contract : Internship

Duration of contract : 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to : External Candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 31 December 2024

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The Office of Legal Standards and International Affairs (LA) is seeking highly motivated graduate students who wish to gain professional experience in international law within an international organization. An internship at UNESCO is a unique opportunity to discover the different aspects of legal work within a specialized agency of the United Nations. 

The intern will assist DIR/LA, the Section Head, or one of the Section's lawyers in researching, analyzing, or drafting memos on a wide variety of public international law issues.

TASKS

In particular, the intern will be required to carry out the following duties:

Assisting in conducting legal research on issues related to international law, including issues of international civil service law, privileges and immunities, law of international organizations or contract law, and other areas of specialization. The studies undertaken generally relate to complex and/or sensitive areas.  Assisting in the preparation of legal advice on both institutional matters and issues that may arise before or during the execution of the Organization’s program, for example relating to the conclusion or amendments of contracts, difficulties encountered in ensuring their satisfactory execution, possible remedies to be envisaged etc. Assisting in the preparation of meetings of the governing bodies of the Organization, or of the statutory organs of conventions adopted under the auspices of UNESCO. Assisting LA in providing legal advice to its clients on administrative law matters, including policies, agreements, issues related to the Medical Benefits Fund, UNESCO Staff Savings & Loan Services, etc.; Review appeals against administrative decisions and assist in drafting the Organization’s submissions before the Appeals Board and the Administrative Tribunal of the International Labour Organization; Attending various conferences and meetings.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand the functioning of the Legal Office of an international organization; Strengthen legal skills in various areas of international law; Strengthen skills in the context of teamwork; Learn about UNESCO’s structure, mandate and how it operates; Learn about the elaboration, negotiation and implementation of standard-setting instruments adopted under the auspices of UNESCO;

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

Accountability (C)Communication (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Professionalism (C)

-

For detailed information, please consult the .

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Age:

You must be at least 20 years old to apply.

Academic qualifications:

At the time of your application to the internship programme:

You are currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent, second university degree or higher).
You have recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD (or second degree as defined above), 12 months prior to the start of the internship.

Please note that candidates who have completed their full-time bachelor's degree but are not enrolled in a graduate programme are not eligible to apply.

Applicants in secretarial/assistant or technical/professional assignments must be enrolled in a secretarial school or in a specialized technical/professional institution, and must have reached the last year of their studies, or have recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from their school or institution.

Languages:

You should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or French. A working knowledge of the other language (English or French) is an asset, and may be required for internships in secretarial and assistantship assignments at the Headquarters.

Computer skills: You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.

Team player:

You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.

Communication skills:

You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO does not remunerate interns. There is no compensation, financial or otherwise for internship assignments. 

Interns are entitled to 2.5 days of leave per month during their internship.

  • Office of International Standards and Legal Affairs Internship Opportunity

    il y a 3 semaines

    Paris, Île-de-France UNESCO Temps plein

    Job SummaryUNESCO is seeking a highly motivated graduate student to assist in conducting legal research and preparing legal advice on various public international law issues.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct legal research on international law issues, including international civil service law, privileges and immunities, and contract law.Assist in preparing legal...

  • Office of International Standards and Legal Affairs Internship Opportunity

    il y a 2 semaines

    Paris, Île-de-France UNESCO Temps plein

    Job SummaryUNESCO is seeking a highly motivated graduate student to assist in conducting legal research on issues related to international law. The intern will work under the supervision of the Section Head or one of the Section's lawyers to research, analyze, or draft memos on a wide variety of public international law issues.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in...

  • Internship - Legal Affairs Unit - Institutional

    Il y a 5 mois

    Paris, France L'Organisation mondiale de la santé animale (OIE) Temps plein

    **Context** The World Organisation for Animal Health (founded as WOAH) is an intergovernmental organisation recognised by the World Trade Organization as a reference Organisation for intergovernmental standards concerning the sanitary safety of international trade of animals and products of animal origin and zoonoses. WOAH is in charge of improving animal...

  • Legal and Business Affairs Intern

    il y a 4 semaines

    Paris, Île-de-France Deezer Temps plein

    Job Opportunity at DeezerWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Legal Team as a Legal and Business Affairs Intern.About the RoleThis internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the legal department of a fast-paced and innovative company like Deezer. As a Legal and Business Affairs Intern,...

  • Senior Legal Officer

    Il y a 5 mois

    Paris, France L'Organisation mondiale de la santé animale (OIE) Temps plein

    **Positioning and reporting** Under the authority of the Director General and the direct supervision of the Head of the Legal Affairs Unit.**Job purpose** The Legal Affairs Unit, which reports directly to the Deputy Director General for Institutional Affairs, provides notably legal services of the highest possible standards to the Organisation regarding the...

  • International Law Internship Opportunity

    il y a 1 semaine

    Paris, Île-de-France UNESCO Temps plein

    Job DetailsDuty Station: HeadquartersType of contract: InternshipDuration of contract: 1 to 6 monthsRecruitment open to: External CandidatesUNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, ProfessionalismJob DescriptionThe Office of Legal Standards and International Affairs (LA) is seeking highly motivated graduate...

  • Legal and Business Affairs Intern

    il y a 3 semaines

    Paris, Île-de-France Deezer Temps plein

    Job Opportunity at DeezerWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Legal Team as a Legal and Business Affairs Intern.About the RoleThis internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the legal and commercial aspects of a fast-paced tech company. You will work closely with our legal team to...

  • Director of Legal Affairs

    il y a 3 semaines

    Paris, Île-de-France EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY Temps plein

    Job DescriptionThe Director of Legal Affairs will be responsible for providing legal counsel to the Agency's commercialisation policy and new programme schemes. You will work closely with the Procurement Department to draft and update the Agency's Procurement Regulations and General Clauses and Conditions for ESA Contracts.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal...

  • Senior Legal Regulatory Affairs Officer

    il y a 4 semaines

    Paris, Île-de-France Compliance Wise Temps plein

    Job Title: Senior Legal Regulatory Affairs OfficerCompliance Wise is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Regulatory Affairs Officer to join our team. As a key member of our compliance team, you will be responsible for ensuring that our company remains compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.Key Responsibilities:Monitor and analyze regulatory...

  • Legal Officer Internship

    il y a 3 semaines

    Paris, Île-de-France Lemonway Temps plein

    About us Lemonway simplifies complex and regulated payment transactions for marketplaces. As a Legal Trainee, you will be assisting the legal team in disseminating a legal mindset across the firm, providing advisory services to the different teams and resolving various legal related issues, with a special focus on contractual aspects and, to a lesser extent,...

  • International Law Internship at UNESCO

    il y a 2 semaines

    Paris, Île-de-France UNESCO Temps plein

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated graduate student to assist in conducting legal research on issues related to international law within the Office of International Standards and Legal Affairs at UNESCO.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in conducting legal research on international law issues, including international civil service law, privileges and...

  • Legal Officer

    il y a 1 mois

    Paris, Île-de-France Natixis Temps plein

    Job Title: Legal OfficerAs a Legal Officer at Natixis, you will be part of the Asset and Wealth Management (AWM) division's human resources team, specifically within the Social Relations and Legal Affairs expertise centre of Natixis Investment Managers (NIM).Key Responsibilities:Provide expert advice and guidance on individual and collective labor law...

  • Legal Officer Internship

    il y a 3 semaines

    Paris, Île-de-France Lemonway Temps plein

    About LemonwayLemonway is a FinTech company that simplifies complex payment transactions for marketplaces. Our SaaS solution enables over 400 platforms to collect funds within a secure and regulated framework. We have a multicultural team of 140 Lemonheroes from 21 different nationalities.About the PositionAs a Legal Trainee, you will assist the legal team...

  • Legal and Business Affairs Intern

    il y a 4 semaines

    Paris, Île-de-France Deezer Temps plein

    Job Opportunity at DeezerWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Legal Team as a Legal and Business Affairs Intern.About the RoleAs a Legal and Business Affairs Intern, you will be responsible for providing support to our legal team in various commercial and intellectual property matters. This includes participating in...

  • International Law Intern

    il y a 3 semaines

    Paris, Île-de-France UNESCO Temps plein

    Job Title: International Law InternUNESCO is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to assist in the Office of International Standards and Legal Affairs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in international law and contribute to the organization's mission.Key Responsibilities:Assist in conducting...

  • Legal Officer Intern

    il y a 4 semaines

    Paris, Île-de-France Lemonway Temps plein

    About UsLemonway simplifies complex and regulated payment transactions for marketplaces.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Legal Trainee to join our team. As a Legal Trainee, you will be assisting the legal team in disseminating a legal mindset across the firm, providing advisory services to the different teams and resolving various legal related...

  • Public Affairs Internship

    Il y a 4 mois

    Paris, France Platform.sh Temps plein

    **About Platform.sh**: Platformers are a remote, global workforce, and we thrive in a multicultural team. We are committed to open source and an open, welcoming environment. Our team spans the globe and the experience spectrum. What's our commonality, our cultural fabric? A curious spirit and a thirst for knowledge; an eagerness for innovative ideas and...

  • Public Affairs Internship

    Il y a 4 mois

    Paris, France Platform.sh Temps plein

    **About Platform.sh**: Platformers are a remote, global workforce, and we thrive in a multicultural team. We are committed to open source and an open, welcoming environment. Our team spans the globe and the experience spectrum. What's our commonality, our cultural fabric? A curious spirit and a thirst for knowledge; an eagerness for innovative ideas and...

  • One Health Internship

    Il y a 5 mois

    Paris, France L'Organisation mondiale de la santé animale (OIE) Temps plein

    **Context of the project**: The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) promotes One Health as a fundamental competency for and positioning Veterinary Services as main actors in One Health. The Technical Item 88 SG/9 and accompanying Resolution No. 31 explicitly underscore the need to promote the role of Veterinary Services and animal health sector as an...

  • Senior Legal Regulatory Affairs Specialist

    il y a 3 semaines

    Paris, Île-de-France Compliance Wise Temps plein

    Job Title: Senior Legal Regulatory Affairs OfficerCompliance Wise is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Regulatory Affairs Officer to join our team in France. As a key member of our compliance and risk management team, you will be responsible for ensuring that our French entity operates in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry...