Intern - Office of the ICJ Deputy-Registrar

The Hague

six months (maximum)

Under the supervision of the Deputy-Registrar and/or an Associate Legal Officer, the intern will: - Assist in the administration of the Court's Judicial Fellowship Programme (JFP), including assignments pertaining to the Trust Fund for the Judicial Fellowship Programme established by resolution 75/129 to provide fellowship awards to eligible nationals of developing countries nominated by universities based in developing countries and selected by the Court. - Assist the Deputy-Registrar with assignments relating to his participation in committees and task forces by preparing background materials, summaries of issues, specific analysis, agendas etc.; - Contribute to research assignments and prepare corresponding background materials, summaries, note and reports.

The applicants must be enrolled in a graduate programme (Master's level or higher) or have graduated within the past two years in international law, international affairs, public/business administration or equivalent.

An excellent command of at least one of the Court's official and working languages (English and French) is required. Knowledge of the other language shall be considered an added asset.

Not available.

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.