The Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, Office of Legal Affairs (DOALOS/OLA) is recruiting interns for the period from May 2021 to October 2021. We are seeking motivated applicants who wish to gain professional experience in ocean affairs and the law of the sea within an international organization in order to supplement their knowledge, skills and studies. This internship will provide practical experience in ocean affairs and the law of the sea and an opportunity to work in a multicultural, intergovernmental organization. Under supervision, interns are assigned to projects and tasks which will provide them with the opportunity to apply and further develop their knowledge in ocean affairs and the law of the sea.
Responsibilities of internship positions range widely, encompassing many aspects of DOALOS/OLA's work.
These responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
•Assistance in conducting legal research on issues related to ocean affairs and the law of the sea using multiple research resources.
•Assistance in the review of legal documents, instruments or other material.
•Assistance in drafting and preparing official and legal documents.
•Attending and taking notes at conferences and meetings.
•Assistance in servicing conferences and meetings.
•Working on website and/or presentations.
•Perform other duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONALISM:
Applicants must demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter of the United Nations. Applicants must have the ability to work effectively in a team in a multicultural environment, work collaboratively with colleagues and external counterparts, and successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs. Applicants must also demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behavior and attitudes. In addition, they must have good drafting and oral communication skills, and be computer literate in standard software applications.
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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
TEAMWORK:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
CLIENT ORIENTATION:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
The degree programme which applicants are enrolled in or have recently graduated from must be in law, or otherwise another field of study that is closely related to the work of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea.
Applicants to the United Nations Internship Programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
•Either
(a)Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or,
(b)Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
Les candidats ne sont pas obligés de faire valoir une expérience professionnelle pour participer au programme de stage de l’ONU. Votre formation, vos études, vos travaux préparatoires ou vos compétences doivent bénéficier aux Nations Unies pendant votre stage.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official working language, i.e. Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish, is an advantage.
Due to the large number of applications, ONLY shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly by Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea. Interviews may be held with applicants.
TO APPLY:
Please create and complete a Personal History Profile (PHP) and a cover letter in the UN e- Recruitment platform, Inspira, at https://inspira.un.org. In your PHP, please indicate if you are
proficient in the English language and be sure to include all relevant information concerning your education and work experience, if applicable, with special emphasis on ocean affairs and the law of the sea, as well as IT skills, and three references.
Applications MUST include a Cover Letter and will be considered INCOMPLETE if the Cover Letter is missing any of the following details below. (PLEASE NOTE THAT INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FURTHER REVIEWED.)
1.Title of the degree currently being pursued, or recently completed, and the specific subjects taken.
2.Expected graduation date from the degree programme, or graduation date if already graduated.
3.A description as to why you believe you are qualified for this specific internship as a result of your education and/or work experience in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea.
4.A description of why you are interested in the United Nations Internship Programme.
5.The IT skills and programmes in which you are proficient.
6.A clear indication of the time frame of your availability for the internship during the period between May 2021 and October 2021.
*The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in the organization. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this internship programme.
Important Note:
• Internship positions are full-time. The duration of an internship in OLA is a minimum of two (2) months to a maximum of six (6) months depending upon the particular needs of the Division.
• Internships in OLA are not paid. Travel costs, travel arrangements (including visas), and living accommodations are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.
** In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants will 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 the entirety of the internship.
• OLA interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any position in the professional or above categories, within the UN Secretariat for a period of six (6) months following the end of their internship. Any employment with the UN at that point in time shall be subject to established recruitment and selection procedures.
For more information about the United Nations internship Programme in general, please visit https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx For details on OLA's mandate and the specific functions of its divisions, please visit our internet site at: http://legal.un.org/ola/Default.aspx
For details on DOALOS/OLA's mandate and functions, please visit: http://legal.un.org/ola/div_doalos.aspx?section=doalos
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