Legal Intern

Organizational Context

The Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) within the UN Secretariat in New York seeks a Legal Intern for a 3 to 6-month duration. This internship offers exposure to all facets of CTED's work, providing a comprehensive understanding of the organization's operational scope and mandate in counter-terrorism efforts.

Job Purpose

The Legal Intern will support the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) in its mission to assist Member States in implementing Security Council resolutions related to counter-terrorism. This role involves contributing to the analysis of legal instruments, preparing documentation for high-level meetings with Permanent Missions, and monitoring Security Council proceedings. The intern will gain practical experience in international law, diplomacy, and counter-terrorism policy, directly supporting CTED's efforts to enhance global cooperation and capacity-building in combating terrorism. This position is crucial for the Directorate's operational effectiveness and its engagement with the international community.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include assisting in the analysis of international, regional, and domestic legal instruments related to counter-terrorism. The intern will support the preparation of essential documents for meetings with Member States' Permanent Missions to the United Nations in New York. Additionally, the role involves aiding in the organization of CTED meetings and seminars, ensuring smooth logistical and substantive preparation. A key duty is to monitor relevant Security Council meetings and produce timely, concise briefing notes to inform CTED's work. This encompasses a broad range of tasks contributing to the Directorate's overall objectives and operational activities.

Work Experience

This is an internship position, and specific work experience is not explicitly detailed as a requirement. However, the role involves assisting in legal analysis and document preparation, suggesting that foundational knowledge and skills acquired through academic pursuits are primary.

Skills

Legal analysis, document preparation, meeting support, monitoring Security Council meetings, producing briefing notes, fluency in English, proficiency in another UN language (desirable).

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