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Org. Setting and Reporting This internship is in the Administrative Law Team in the Human Resources Policy Development Division (HRPDD) of the Human Resources Department (HRD), United Nation Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The duration is for three months with a possible extension of maximum six months, depending on the needs of the department.

The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they are assigned.

The Administrative Law Team advises on all aspects of International Administrative Law and the Administration of Justice, handles disciplinary matters, and contributes to policy development in the field of International Administrative Law and Human Resources.

Responsibilities- Conduct legal research and analysis on issues related to International Administrative Law, including UNRWA’s governing legal instruments and issuances and jurisprudence from the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal and United Nations Appeals Tribunal;

- Conduct policy research and analysis;

- Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents, including memoranda, briefs, policy documents and correspondence;

- Assist in the disposition of disciplinary cases, including review of investigation reports, drafting allegations of misconduct, recommendations to management and correspondence;

- Assist in the collection and analysis of disciplinary data;

- Assist in the disposition of Decision Review Requests (DRRs) contesting administrative decisions;

- Assist in verifying information related the ClearCheck system aimed at preventing the deployment or re-employment of personnel previously dismissed for sexual misconduct or who left the Agency while under investigation for sexual misconduct.

Education To qualify for an internship with the UNRWA Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

1) Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

(a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme in law (second university degree such as a J.D., LL.M. or equivalent, or higher); or,

(b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme and have completed at least four years of studies in law (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).

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.

Work Experience No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

To qualify for an internship with the UNRWA Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: 1) Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme in law (second university degree such as a J.D., LL.M. or equivalent, or higher) is required.

(b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme and have completed at least four years of studies in law (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent) is required

Be computer literate in standard software applications is required

Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter is required.

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 is required

Languages English and Arabic are the working languages of UNRWA. For this internship, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage

Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by the Hiring Manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice Interns are not financially remunerated by the UNRWA. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship.

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include: •Degree Programme (What are you currently studying? Include any relevant course work in administrative law, labor and employment law and litigation.) •Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?) •Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship, including any relevant internship or other experience. •Explain your interest in the UNRWA Internship Programme.

In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work and academic experiences, and three references.

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

United Nations Considerations Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her.

UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups.

At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA 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. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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