Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)A (least hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeInternship
Target Start Date2023-12-15
Job Posting End DateDecember 11, 2023
Terms of ReferenceThe incumbent is a member of the Protection Team and will work under the direct supervision of the Legal Associate. The Legal Intern is responsible for supporting all day-to-day activities related to the timely and effective protection responses to the needs of asylum-seekers and refugees.
The Legal Intern is also responsible for less complex legal research, analysis and drafting. He/she is expected to provide administrative support with the capacity building activities for local authorities in the area of refugee protection under supervision, and where needed, support with coordinating activities with selected partner organizations. The Legal Intern also provides support where necessary to the Registration Team with registration and documentation related activities.
All UNHCR interns, staff members and affiliated workforce are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
The position is open to both local and international applicants. Candidates not residing and/or not citizens of the country must comply with all eligibility requirements for employment in line with the prevailing legislative prerequisites in the country.
Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19.
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.
Minimum qualifications required:
In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
a. Be either a recent graduate (having completed their studies within two years of applying for an internship with UNHCR) or a current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by IAU/UNESCO;
b. Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of UNHCR; and
c. Not have immediate relatives (father, mother, brother, or sister) working for UNHCR as a staff member on any contract type or as an affiliate at the time of application.
Levels of language knowledge:
A1 - beginner
A2 - elementary
B1 - lower intermediate
B2 - upper intermediate
C1 - advanced/proficient
C2 - fluent
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Other informationThis position doesn't require a functional clearance