CITES Intern - Legal Unit (2 positions)

Overview

The CITES Legal Unit is seeking two interns to assist with research and analysis related to the implementation of specific CoP Decisions and Resolutions, and the preparation of meeting documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with conducting research and analyses related to the implementation of specific CoP Decisions and Resolutions
• Assist in conducting background research for the preparation of substantive meeting documents.
• Assist in preparing documents for the meetings of the permanent committees.
• Compile and prepare analyses of information submitted by Parties in response to various calls for information related to their implementation of the Convention.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Required Experience

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

Qualifications

Applicants must, at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent); or (b) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher); or (c) have graduated with a university degree. Academic qualifications in the following fields: law (public, international, criminal, environmental) or social sciences, law enforcement, policing, criminal justice, homeland security, environmental law.

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