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for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), 2023
Job Opening
Job Code Title: INTERN – LEGAL AFFAIRS
Department/Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Job Opening Number: 23-Legal Affairs-RMT-199203-J-Arusha (A)
Staffing Exercise N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
The
Office of the President of the United Nations International Residual
Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (“Office of the President” and
“Mechanism”, respectively) invites applications for several legal
internships starting from 23 January 2023 in Arusha, Tanzania. This job
opening will be valid for one year and candidates will be selected on a
rolling basis. The duration of the internship generally ranges from
three months to six months. Please indicate your preferred internship
period in your cover letter.
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The
Mechanism is mandated to perform a number of essential functions
previously carried out by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. In
carrying out these essential functions the Mechanism maintains the
legacies of these two pioneering ad hoc international criminal courts
and strives to reflect best practices in the field of international
criminal justice. The Office of the President provides legal, policy,
administrative, and judicial support to the President of the Mechanism
(“President”) in the execution of her mandated functions.
Responsibilities
In
the Office of the President, interns have the opportunity to support
the President with a wide range of mandated functions. Interns may: (i)
conduct comprehensive legal research; (ii) assist in the drafting and
editing of decisions, orders, and other legal documents; (iii) assist in
the preparation of reports to the United Nations Security Council and
United Nations General Assembly; (iv) analyse relevant law, rules, and
policies; (v) assist in the drafting of speeches or official
correspondence; (vi) provide support in advising on press and policy
matters; and (vii) observe court hearings. Interns may also perform
routine tasks such as compiling and collating materials, and other
duties as required.
Competencies
• Professionalism:
Knowledge, experience and/or training in international criminal law,
international humanitarian law, human rights law, and/or public
international law or a related field. Possesses excellent legal research
and analytical skills. Shows pride in work and in achievements.
Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is
conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines,
and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than
personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems
or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to
implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal
participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of
work.
• 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.
• Teamwork: Works
collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational 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.
Education
- Applications
are open to: (i) law students who are enrolled in a graduate programme
or the final academic year of a first university degree programme; and
(ii) law graduates who can commence an internship within a one-year
period of graduation.
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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 Mechanism. Fluency in oral
and written English is required. Working knowledge of French will be
considered an asset.
Assessment
No assessment required for this position.
Short-listed
candidates may be contacted by the hiring team directly if further
information is needed during the review of their application.
Special Notice
Duration:
The
duration of the internship generally ranges from three months to a
maximum of six months. Please indicate your preferred internship period
in your cover letter.
Please note internships are unpaid. The
Mechanism interns are responsible for all internship-related expenses
that they incur. Interns must therefore be able to cover their costs of
travel, insurance, accommodation, as well as living expenses during the
internship period. External sources of funding may be available – please
also check our website. The United Nations accepts no responsibility
for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an
internship. Therefore, upon award of an internship, interns are
responsible for securing adequate insurance coverage and are required to
sign and return a statement confirming their understanding and
acceptance of these conditions of service.
Interns must keep
confidential any and all unpublished information obtained during the
course of the internship and not publish any reports or papers based on
such information except with the explicit written authorisation of the
Chief of Human Resources of the Mechanism. Interns are bound by the same
duties and obligations as staff members, and the information to which
an intern has access in the course of the internship must not be
divulged to external parties. Each prospective intern must sign the
Acceptance and Undertaking Form to indicate their understanding and
acceptance of this stipulation.
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The
United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive
environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs
staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race,
religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable
accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to
support participation in the recruitment process when requested and
indicated in the application.
There should be no expectation of employment by the United Nations or the Mechanism upon completion of the internship.
ALL
of the documents listed below are required. Incomplete applications
will not be reviewed. Due to the number of applications, only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Interested applicants
must attach ALL of the following documents to each UN Careers portal
application submitted via https:careers.un.org:
1. A cover letter (including an available start and end date for the internship);
2. Two letters of recommendation preferably from academic or professional referees;
3. Copies of university/law studies transcripts, or enrolment (including courses taken and grades received);
4. A writing sample preferably in a field relevant to the work of the Mechanism and not longer than ten pages.
United Nations Considerations
According
to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the
paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity
of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and
integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the
United Nations if they have committed violations of international human
rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual
exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are
reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the
commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means
any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability,
differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not
limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the
sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual
or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force
or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment”
means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be
expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such
conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or
creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when
the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the
perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes
other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
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Due
regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as
wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no
restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any
capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and
subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking
environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment,
transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the
highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting
an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to
the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to
any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff
regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited
staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new
functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by
the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully
all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira.
For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the
Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on
the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The
evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the
information submitted in the application according to the evaluation
criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of
the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations,
resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules,
administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide
complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile
and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to
be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition,
deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that
have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for
selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information
provided in the application.
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Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE
UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE
UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’
BANK ACCOUNTS.
Posting Period: 18 January 2023 – 30 December 2023
