INTERN - Staff Welfare

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946. The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands). Of the six principal organs of the United Nations, it is the only one not located in New York (United States of America). The Court's role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies. The Court is composed of 15 judges, who are elected for terms of office of nine years by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. It is assisted by a Registry, its administrative organ. Its official languages are English and French.

This Internship is located in the Staff Welfare Unit, the Office of the Deputy-Registrar. The intern works under the supervision and guidance of the Staff Welfare Officer.

Responsibilities

Under the overall and direct supervision of the Registry’s Staff Welfare Officer, the intern will perform the following duties:

• assist in research on studies and best practices in the area of well-being and psychosocial/mental health issues and trends;
• assist the Staff Welfare Officer in the design and elaboration of well-being and mental health programmes and training;
• provide assistance during training activities on well-being and mental health;
• attend and report back on meetings and working groups on well-being and psychosocial/mental health issues;
• learn about well-being and psychosocial/mental health programmes at the United Nations;
• learn about and assist with other programmes run by the Staff Welfare Officer;
• perform other tasks as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Commitment to Continuous Learning : Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession. Actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally. Contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates. Shows willingness to learn from others. Seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Education

The internship candidate must:

• be enrolled in a graduate school programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent) or have graduated with the past two years.
• be computer literate in standard software applications;
• have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter;
• have a demonstrated ability to interact successfully with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, and a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of different opinions and views.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Languages

A good command of either English or French and a sound working knowledge of the other language is required. Knowledge of Dutch is desirable; knowledge of other official languages of the United Nations would be an asset.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice

This internship opportunity is available for three months. This period can be extended up to a total period of six months.

The normal hours of work shall be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday, with a luncheon interval of one hour and a half. However, when necessary, flexible working hours’ arrangements can be established in accordance with the relevant Office Circular.

Interns are not financially remunerated by the Court. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions, though the Registry shall assist with arrangements for the visa application, where necessary.

The United Nations or the Court accept no responsibility for the medical insurance of the intern or costs arising from injury, illness or death that may occur during an internship. However, interns may enroll in the Court’s Health Insurance scheme provided they pay the applicable premium. Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical insurance (including coverage for costs of hospitalization) and third-party liability insurance in the host State for at least the duration of the internship and until their departure. They shall also provide a medical certificate of good health prior to the commencement of the internship.

A complete online application is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include: • Title of degree you are currently studying for or you have recently been awarded with. • Graduation Date (when will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?). • Your availability for the internship (proposed start and end date). • List IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in. • Explain why you are the best candidate for this internship.

United Nations Considerations

In accordance with the ICJ Staff Regulations and Rules, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

Candidates will not be considered for employment with ICJ 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.

Applicants are urged to carefully follow 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 based on the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable 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.

Job openings advertised in Inspira will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

ICJ does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ICJ are fraudulent and should be disregarded.