Overview

Internship opportunity within the UNCITRAL Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific, supporting international trade law dissemination and technical assistance in the region.

Tasks Summary

• Assist with preparing substantive documents for the Regional Centre's operations and conferences
• Contribute to identifying legislative reform needs and technical assistance requirements in selected countries/sectors
• Assist with collecting and analyzing case law on UNCITRAL texts, national legislation, and legal developments
• Assist with developing and maintaining the Centre’s web page and publicity materials
• Assist with the Centre’s coordination functions
• Undertake ad hoc legal and administrative assignments

Experience Requirements

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. A field of study closely related to the internship is required.

Qualification Requirements

• Enrolled in or recently completed a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) OR enrolled in or recently completed the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
• Computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet research)
• Excellent command of English

Other Details

Languages Required: English

Languages Preferred: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean

Contract Duration: 2-6 months

Work Modality: in person, remotely

Remuneration: UNPAID