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They must be available full time (5 days a week / 36-40 hours a week) for a total of 10 weeks starting in June. When appointing, transferring or promoting staff, it is paramount to ensure the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. Upon acceptance of an offer of appointment, a staff member of the United Nations shall be subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and may be assigned by the Secretary-General to activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with article 1, paragraph 2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff are required to perform new functions regularly within or between duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General. Candidates shall be evaluated on the basis of the information provided in the application, in accordance with the evaluation criteria set out in the vacancy announcement and applicable internal legislation of the United Nations, including the Charter of the United Nations, General Assembly resolutions, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative expenses and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information about their personal profile and qualifications in accordance with inspira`s instructions in order to be considered for the current job posting. No changes, additions, deletions, revisions or changes may be made to the submitted applications. Candidates who are seriously considered for selection will undergo a reference check to verify the information contained in the application. In accordance with Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of staff is the need to ensure the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. Applicants 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 abuse or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, difference in power or trust for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, monetary, social or political gain resulting from the sexual exploitation of others. The term “sexual abuse” refers to real or threatening physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” refers to any undesirable conduct of a sexual nature that can reasonably be expected or perceived to result in insult or humiliation, if the behaviour interferes with work, becomes a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or abusive work environment and the seriousness of the conduct justifies the offender`s termination.

Applicants who have committed offences other than minor traffic offences cannot be considered for employment. Due account shall be taken of the importance of recruiting staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations does not restrict the eligibility of men and women to participate in their principal organs and subsidiaries in any capacity and on an equal footing. The UN Secretariat is a smoke-free environment. When appointing, transferring or promoting staff, it is paramount to ensure the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. Upon acceptance of an offer of appointment, a staff member of the United Nations shall be subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and may be assigned by the Secretary-General to activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with article 1, paragraph 2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff are required to perform new functions regularly within or between duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General. Candidates are advised to carefully follow all instructions available on the inspira online recruitment platform. For more detailed instructions, candidates can read the Candidate Handbook, which can be accessed by clicking on the “Manuals” hyperlink at the top right of the Inspira account holder`s home page.

Candidates shall be evaluated on the basis of the information provided in the application, in accordance with the evaluation criteria set out in the vacancy announcement and applicable internal legislation of the United Nations, including the Charter of the United Nations, General Assembly resolutions, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative expenses and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information about their personal profile and qualifications in accordance with inspira`s instructions in order to be considered for the current job posting. No changes, additions, deletions, revisions or changes may be made to the submitted applications. Candidates who are seriously considered for selection will undergo a reference check to verify the information contained in the application. Job postings posted on the career portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline. Responsibilities The responsibilities of internships are diverse and include many aspects of OLA`s work. These responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Paramount Legal Affairs handles legal, commercial and/or legal matters for various practice areas in all areas of Paramount`s business, including: content (production, production risk, music strategy, content review); Content distribution and licensing, streaming, ad sales, technology, marketing, etc. Considerations relating to the United Nations In accordance with Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the need to ensure the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity is of paramount importance in the employment of staff. Applicants 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 abuse or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, difference in power or trust for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, monetary, social or political gain resulting from the sexual exploitation of others. The term “sexual abuse” refers to real or threatening physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” refers to any undesirable conduct of a sexual nature that can reasonably be expected or perceived to result in insult or humiliation, if the behaviour interferes with work, becomes a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or abusive work environment and the seriousness of the conduct justifies the offender`s termination. Applicants who have committed offences other than minor traffic offences cannot be considered for employment. No work experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your education, training, preparatory courses or skills should be useful to the United Nations during your internship. Recruitment and reporting The Office of Legal Affairs (LO) is looking for articling students for the period of 23. From May to September 30, 2022 for its six (6) divisions in New York. We are looking for highly motivated PhD students or students who wish to gain professional experience in international law within an international organization to complement their studies. This internship includes a hands-on educational experience that offers the opportunity to work in a multicultural intergovernmental organization. Under the supervision of legal counsel, articling students work on projects and tasks assigned to them, including tasks related to their education and interests. Interns have the opportunity to apply and develop their theoretical knowledge.

It is mandatory that the motivation letter contains the following information: (1) title of the degree currently sought and the specific subjects followed; (2) Expected graduation date or closing date if closed in the previous year; (3) the applicant`s objectives for an internship at the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) and how it fits into his/her education/career plan; (4) Three (3) departments of internship interest from the six departments of the Office of Legal Affairs in New York (in order of preference), #1 being the most preferred. The six divisions of the Office of Legal Affairs are: Office of the Under-Secretary-General, Office of the Legal Counsel, General Legal Department, Codification Division, Division for Ocean Affairs and Law of the Sea and Treaty Section; (5) an explanation of why the applicant is suitable for the specific division; (6) The availability of the candidate for the start of the internship between May 23 and September 30, 2022.