Legal Intern - Programmes & Projects Team

UNDP • New York, NY

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About The Position

As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is concentrated in three focus areas; sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience.
The Office of Legal Services in the Bureau for Management Services (BMS/OLS) serves as in-house counsel in UNDP. The Office provide advice and assistance on a range of legal matters relating to the UNDP’s operations. OLS consists of three operational Teams: Corporate and Institutional Law Team (C&I), Programmes and Projects Team (P&P) and Administrative Law Team (AL).
The Programmes & Projects Team (P&P) in BMS/OLS is seeking a Legal Intern to support its critical work in addressing the legal aspects of UNDP’s programmes and projects and the legal issues arising from UNDP’s engagement with the private sector. The P&P Team also provides legal services to the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF).

Requirements

• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: a) enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in law; b) enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher) in law or a related subject; c) enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program in law, and undertake the internship as part of this program; d) have recently graduated with a university degree (a master’s or bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in as a qualified lawyer or legal intern is an asset
• Knowledge of the organization of the UN system, and specifically UNDP, is an asset
• Spanish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and reviewing standard and non-standard legal instruments, agreements, and contracts to implement UNDP’s and UNCDF’s operational and programmatic activities
• Provide support in drafting and reviewing financing agreements with donors
• Conduct legal research on complex issues and drafting legal documents and communications
• Support training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives to promote awareness of UNDP’s legal frameworks among internal stakeholders, including with respect to legal templates
• Provide general support to the P&P Team on ongoing projects

Benefits

• UNDP interns are eligible to receive a monthly stipend, with the rate that varies depending on the duty location. The stipend will be paid monthly, and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly
• Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will (subject to the rules of such institution, government or third party) pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP stipend
• Except for the stipend, all other expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring government or institution
• The intern must provide proof of health insurance coverage for the duration of the internship
• Interns are not staff and therefore, are not covered by UN Staff Regulations and Rules

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees