Context
The World Organisation for Animal Health (founded as WOAH) is an intergovernmental organisation recognised by the World Trade Organization as a reference Organisation for intergovernmental standards concerning the sanitary safety of international trade of animals and products of animal origin and zoonoses. WOAH is in charge of improving animal health, veterinary public health and animal welfare worldwide, as well as transparency of the global animal disease situation. Its headquarters are based in Paris, France. It comprises 183 Member Countries and is present on all continents through 13 regional offices.
Positioning and reporting
The Intern will report to and work under the guidance of the Head of the Legal Affairs Unit on a wide range of operational, programmatic and governance issues, as well as reviewing and drafting legal documentation.
Internship role and activities
In particular, the Intern will work under the supervision of the Head of the Legal Affairs Unit on all or some of the following tasks:
– Supporting the work on the revision of WOAH’s Basic TextsProviding legal support on data protection management
– Providing support in contractual matters (e.g. service agreements, MoUs)Assisting in the review of legal documents or other material
– Assisting in the preparation of draft background papers, studies, reports, correspondence etc
– Performing legal research and benchmarking with the rules of other international organisations
** Other duties as required by the Head of the Legal Unit
Expériences / Formation
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications
Currently studying or recently graduated from a law school (bachelor’s level or above) providing a general legal tertiary education.
Requirements
Technical skills
Ability to draft clear, legally correct documents or agreements in English
Advanced legal research and benchmarking skills
Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft environment
Additional skills
Good command of French or Spanish would be an asset
Familiarity with the work and general functioning of international organizations (UN or non-UN system) would be an advantage
Behavioural skills
Excellent communications skills
Courtesy, tact and ability to establish and maintain good working relations in a multicultural environment
Precise and punctual work approach, attentive to details
‘Can do’ attitude and ability to work within short deadlines
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Internship conditions
The intern must deliver an *internship agreement* (convention de stage) for the whole duration of the internship.
WOAH will provide a stipend in the amount of 715€ monthly for full time work (35 hours per week) based in WOAH Headquarters Paris in France (12, rue de Prony 75017 Paris);
The maximum internship duration is 6 months;
The intern must provide a medical insurance certificate, covering in case of illness and death, valid for the duration of the internship prior to starting;
The intern is responsible for obtaining and financing the necessary visas if needed.
WOAH will provide you with the necessary documents.
Some of the results of this analysis will be confidential. The intern will therefore be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement.
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General information
The WOAH places high value on a multicultural and positive work environment. The WOAH is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications of all qualified candidates, irrespective of their ethnic origin, gender, opinions or beliefs. If you are interested in this internship, please complete your application online by 31 May 2024 by clicking on the link below.
APPLY HERE https://urlz.fr/qtZl