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Your Role

Office Background:

This position is located in the Office of Administration of Justice (OAJ), the incumbent reports to the IT Officer. This internship is for a period of six months. The program is normally full-time, i.e. an intern is expected to work five days per week (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), a 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:

During this six-month internship, interns will have opportunities to broaden their experience and knowledge about the analysis and application of statistical procedures to the business data of a legal department. 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.)
• Produce presentations and supporting materials for outreach activities
• Propose new content for the website and identify 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 Office if required.
• The intern is expected to familiarize him/herself, to a limited extent, with the administrative work of the Office and other tasks that are typical of UN organizations.

About You

Education:

To qualify for an internship by the United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

1. Be enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), or;
3. Have graduated with a university degree as defined in 1 and 2. Preferably in the area of Information Technology degree program in a graduate school (second university degree or higher);
4. Or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of an Information Technology degree.

Competencies:

Knowledge in Python, Java, Drupal, Web development, MS SharePoint, SQL

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.

Additional Information:

Visa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements:

For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents, or on another non-immigrant (such as an F1 visa) status, will be required to obtain a G4 visa. Interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization (CPT/OPT), allowing them to undertake the internship.

Terms of the internship program:

• The duration of this internship is six months
• Interns are expected to work full-time, under the supervision of a staff member at an appropriate level. The working hours will be discussed with your supervisor at the time of the interview
• Internships may be undertaken on the basis of flexible working arrangements if the receiving entity agrees in writing to accept an intern on the basis of flexible working arrangements
• A record of attendance shall be maintained by the receiving entity in order to ensure that the intern meets this requirement
• Interns serving in one entity do not have a right to transfer to another entity

Intern Specific Text:

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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

Compensation & Benefits

This internship is unpaid, full-time. If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Tax exemption
• Allowances and benefits
• Holidays and leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement pension

Training & Development

United Nations 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. OAJ is seeking highly motivated students who wish to gain professional experience in an international organization. It offers a practical educational experience and allows interns to work in a multicultural, intergovernmental organization.

Career Progress

UN internship will not automatically lead to a job with the UN, but with the experience you have acquired during your time as an intern, you might be interested in applying for General Service or consultancy positions. If you want to apply to positions at the Professional and Higher or Field Service levels, they ask you to let at least six months pass after the end of your internship before you submit your application and ensure that you fulfil not only the educational but also the work experience requirements that are outlined in each job opening.

How to apply

Potential candidates will be contacted by the Hiring Manager directly for further consideration. A completed online application (Cover Note and Candidate Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include:

• Title of degree you are currently pursuing
• Graduation date from your current program
• List of IT skills and programs you are proficient in
• List your top three areas of interest/department preferences
• Explain why you are the best candidate
• Explain your interest in the UN Internship Programme in your Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences (if any), skills, and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.un.org/payandbenefits
• careers.un.org/job-level
• youtu.be/q6TKu-eRIhY?si=EUwKcMY0-0GSc7ga