Intern - Legal Affairs Cass, IIIM (Syria), I (Temporary Job Opening)
U.N.Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
岗位领域：法律
工作性质：实习
学历要求：本科以上
岗位职级：其他
工作地点：Geneva
截止日期：27 May , 2019
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/6at4VaRlddSn22dvKi8pSA
职位描述
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Collection, Analysis and Sharing Section (CASS) of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011. More commonly referred to as the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (Syria) or IIIM, is a body of the United Nations, located in Geneva, Switzerland, established to collect, consolidate, preserve and analyse evidence of violations of international humanitarian law and human rights violations and abuses committed since March 2011 in the Syrian Arab Republic. The legal intern works under the supervision of a legal officer in CASS.
A IIIM internship is unpaid and full-time. Core working hours for interns are Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00 hours. Overtime may be required to meet deadlines for specific projects. Interns work under the supervision of a staff member in the IIIM’s CASS section. The duration of a IIIM internship can range from a minimum of three months to a maximum of six months according to the needs of IIIM, with a preference for internships of duration closer to six months. Selections will be made on a rolling basis.
Responsibilities
The duties of legal interns in CASS include, but are not limited to assisting in the provision of advice relating to the preparation of case files and on sharing material in accordance with the IIIM’s mandate; assisting in the review of the IIIM’s evidence collection; conducting research on domestic and international criminal law as well as research on factual and policy issues pertaining to the work of the IIIM; drafting meeting minutes; and cite checking, compiling and collating materials.
Competencies
-Professionalism -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.
-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
It is particularly useful for interns to have legal training or experience in international criminal or humanitarian law.
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
-Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation;
-Be computer literate in standard software applications;
-Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and·
-Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
-Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Work Experience
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme, however previous legal experience is an asset.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Tribunal. Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other languages, particularly Arabic and French, is an asset.
Assessment
Short-listed candidates may be contacted by the hiring team directly if further information is needed during the review of their application. Due to the high volume of applications received, candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted
Special Notice
A complete online application including ALL of the documents listed below is required. Please note that documents may only be in English or French, and that incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
1. Two (2) letters of recommendation.
2. Copies of university/law studies transcripts (including courses taken and grades received).
3. A sample of the applicant's written work preferably in a field relevant to the work of the IIIM and no longer than ten pages.
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 authorization of the Head of the IIIM. 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.
In accordance with the applicable regulations for internships within the UN system, candidates are requested to present a nomination by an authority (university, government institution, sponsoring organisation or private enterprise). This ensures that the organisation can verify that the candidate is known to the institution and is, generally speaking, "at good standing".
On completion of their internship, interns are required to complete a substantive report on their assignments. This will be included in their file and will be forwarded, upon request, to the sponsoring institution, government body or private organisation.
There should be no expectation of employment by the United Nations or the IIIM upon completion of the internship.
IIIM interns are responsible for all internship-related expenses that they incur. 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.
Candidates of certain nationalities must obtain a visa authorizing their stay in Switzerland before they depart for Geneva to begin their internship. While this is the overall responsibility of the selected candidate, the IIIM will provide information and supporting documents in this regard.
A person who is the child or sibling of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations. An applicant who bears to a staff member any other family relationship may be engaged as an intern, provided that he or she shall not be assigned to the same work unit of the staff member nor placed under the direct or indirect supervision of the staff member. For purposes of this instruction, "child" means (i) the child of a staff member; (ii) the child of the spouse of a staff member (stepchild); and (iii) the spouse of a child of a staff member or a staff member's spouse (son- or daughter-in-law). "Sibling" includes the child of both or either parent of a staff member and the child.
