Pay and conditions
Salary
Unpaid
Hardship
A
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Job Description
Supports UNRWA Legal Affairs in Amman through legal research, document drafting and review across contracts, procurement, donor financing, administrative law and public international law. The intern contributes to advice, governance documentation, training and meeting support, while developing practical exposure to humanitarian, refugee, employment and international legal issues.
Key Details
Department
Legal Affairs
Position Details
Experience level
Student
Minimum experience
No prior experience required
Employment type
Internship
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Contract duration
Three months
Job Areas
Language Requirements
Required
English
Preferred
Arabic
Summary of Responsibilities
- Draft and review legal documents, correspondence, briefing papers and reports
- Provide legal advice and analysis on contracts, procurement, donor financing and project agreements
- Research administrative-law issues and cases before UNRWA and UN appeals tribunals
- Research public international law, human rights, humanitarian and refugee law
- Review legal matters related to UNRWA governance and administrative issuances
- Support trainings, events and meetings through note-taking and summary reports
Role Requirements
- Enrolment in a graduate law programme, final academic year of a bachelor-level law programme, or graduation with a university degree within one year of internship commencement
- Computer literacy in standard software applications
- Fluency in spoken and written English
Desired Criteria
- Specialisation in international, commercial, labour or administrative law
- Knowledge of Arabic
Skills
Additional Information
- Unpaid internship for three months
- Interns are responsible for travel, visa, accommodation and living costs
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNRWA Careers, on 8 Sep 2026.