Posting Title: INTERN - LEGAL AFFAIRS, I Job Code Title: INTERN - LEGAL AFFAIRS Department/ Office: Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia Duty Station: BEIRUT Posting Period: 9 October 2014-31 December 2015 Job Opening number: 14-LEG-ESCWA-37938-R-BEIRUT (O) The UN Office of Staff Legal Assistance (OSLA) was established within the Office of Administration of Justice as of 1 July 2009. The duration of an ESCWA internship is normally two months on a full time basis - this may be exceptionally extended for a maximum period of six months. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Director of the respective Division. Interns are not paid and are responsible for all expenses related to the internship. ESCWA accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, upon awarding an internship, candidates will be required to sign a statement confirming their understanding and acceptance of the conditions of service. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned. This internship is located within the Office of Staff Legal Assistance (OSLA) in the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The intern reports directly to the Legal Officer. To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: 1. 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; 2. Be computer literate in standard software applications; 3. Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and 4. 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 are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Arabic is also a working language of ESCWA. For the internship advertised, fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. For details and to apply: careers.un.org
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