About Office of Legal Affairs

Office of Legal Affairsis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in international development and international cooperation and sustainable development. Working with Office of Legal Affairs, you will contribute to meaningful projects that address global challenges and promote sustainable development. You will develop valuable professional skills while working in a multicultural, international environment alongside experienced professionals.

Key Details

• Job Title:Intern, Legal Affairs (Incheon-Based)
• Grade:I-1
• Location:Incheon City (Remote work possible)
• Department:Office of Legal Affairs
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelors degree or equivalent).
• Academic Qualifications: Be computer literate in standard software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet research. Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and other virtual conferencing software, SharePoint, WordPress, HTML and electronic document management would be an advantage;
• Academic Qualifications: Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Promotes and advocates for the fundamental values, standards, and principles of the UN Charter, including respect for and protection of human rights; and
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For the internship advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Language: Knowledge of another United Nations official language, namely Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish, as well as of regional languages such as Japanese, Korean, or others, would be an advantage..

Skills

• The Division functions as the substantive secretariat of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).
• For more information on UNCITRAL, please visit https://uncitral.un.org.
• The intern will work under the direct supervision of professional staff of UNCITRAL RCAP.
• Applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises.
• Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply