Legal Affairs InternNew
Pay and conditions
Salary
Unpaid
Hardship
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Job Description
Supports the UN Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict in advancing criminal accountability for conflict-related sexual violence. The intern monitors relevant country developments, conducts research, supports meetings and events, prepares notes and communications materials, and assists the team’s engagement with Permanent Missions, Secretariat offices and multilateral bodies.
Key Details
Department
Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict
Position details
Experience level
Student
Minimum experience
No minimum listed
Category
Intern
Employment type
Internship
Arrangement
Hybrid
Education
Bachelor degree
Contract duration
3-6 months
Work hours
20-35 hours per week, four to five days
Language Requirements
Required
English
Desired
French, Another official language
Summary of Responsibilities
- Monitor relevant country developments
- Support routine administrative tasks
- Organize conferences, events and meetings
- Prepare meeting summaries and action points
- Conduct research and support public-information materials
Role Requirements
- Enrolled in or completed a graduate programme, or final year of a bachelor's programme
- Computer literacy in standard software applications
- Fluency in English
- No professional experience is required
Desired Criteria
- Degree in law
Skills to Have
Additional info
- Unpaid internship; applicants bear travel, visa, accommodation and living costs
- Remote and in-person modalities may be considered
- Non-US citizens may need a G4 visa and work authorization
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from OSRSG-SVC Careers, on 17 Aug 2026.