LEGAL INTERN AT UN WOMEN

Location : New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Application Deadline : 15-Feb-19 (Midnight New York, USA) Time left : 11d 13h 36m Type of Contract : Internship Post Level : Intern Languages Required : English   Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 04-Mar-2019 Duties and Responsibilities

Working closely with the Rule of Law Advisor, the Intern will undertake the following tasks: Assist in the development of women’s access to justice country profiles; Carry out research and prepare succinct reports on different areas related to women’s access to justice and legal reforms, including within the context of partnerships with various United Nations agencies, academia, civil society organizations and the private sector; Provide support to the organization of meetings and other activities related to the rule of law as needed. Learning Objectives: The unit to which the Intern is assigned will be responsible for providing adequate learning opportunities and exposure to a wide range of the Leadership and Governance Section’s work – policy and programme advice, creation of knowledge products, organization of workshops, and partnerships with leading institutions in relevant areas. The Intern will be introduced to the larger range of policy work done by various sections in the Policy Division of UN Women and the various policy documents prepared by the governance teams in headquarters and in the regions. The Intern will also be provided with networking and broader learning opportunities through Brown Bag lunches and learning seminars.

Competencies

Integrity:  Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the United Nations Code of Conduct. Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity:  Demonstrated appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff; Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity. Core Competencies: Demonstrated ability to apply global gender equality principles, including gender equality in access to justice and constitutional reform; feminist legal theory and gender mainstreaming in research and advocacy. Inter-agency or inter-organization collaboration an advantage. Communication:  Good written and oral communication; Ability to prepare succinct, evidence-based analytical reports. Teamwork:  Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations, both within the Unite Nations system and externally; Ability to work in a multicultural and multiethnic environment with respect for diversity. Ethics and Values  Demonstrating /Safeguarding Ethics and Integrity. Organizational Awareness:  Self-management and emotional intelligence;  Creating synergies through self-control. Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning: Learning and sharing knowledge. Functional Competencies: Ready to learn and provide support to the team as needed.

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications Education: Studies in law, political science or related discipline. Language: Fluency in English is required; As this position requires the identification of sources in other languages, proficiency in another United Nations working language will be an asset. Interns are not financially remunerated by UN Women. Application Information: UN Women will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest; Selected applicants must provide the internship application, two letters of recommendation, proof of health insurance and school enrollment, passport, and visa (if applicable) APPLY HERE