Legal intern

UN-House ESCWA

2 Months

1. Background and Objective Legal and regulatory frameworks are fundamental to fostering transparent, competitive and well-functioning markets. In the Arab region, effective competition and consumer protection depend on accessible legislation, sound legal analysis and consistent implementation. Targeted research and market studies, including the assessment of Oman’s building materials sector and the review of legal frameworks under Oman’s 10th National Development Plan (NDP), help evaluate the impact of regulations and identify areas for improvement. The legal intern will support research and documentation relating mainly to competition and consumer protection frameworks, as well as the Oman market study and the final assessment of Oman’s 10th NDP. The intern may also contribute to preparations for the Arab Competition Forum and a regional consumer protection webinar planned for November. The work will include reviewing legislation, organizing legal information, supporting the preparation of reports and presentations, and assisting with relevant legal resources. Where needed, the intern may also provide support to the Arab Business Legislative Framework (ABLF) and Arab Legislations Portal (ALP). 2. Duties and Responsibilities The Intern - Legal Researcher is expected to perform the following tasks: • Conduct preliminary research on assigned legal and regulatory topics, particularly in the areas of competition and consumer protection. • Support legal research related to Oman’s building materials sector, using available legislation, legal records and reference sources. • Contribute to the legal assessment of Oman’s 10th National Development Plan and the preparation of related outputs. • Assist in drafting, editing and proofreading reports, presentations, background notes and other documents with legal content. • Support consumer protection work, including the webinar planned for November, with research and documentation. • Assist with legal and substantive preparations for the Arab Competition Forum and related competition policy activities. • Gather, organize and maintain legal information and electronic reference files to facilitate efficient retrieval and analysis. • Provide support, where required, to legal resources and initiatives such as the ABLF and ALP. • Perform additional tasks and assignments as directed by the supervisor.

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: 1. Applicants must: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree, and be able to commence the internship within one year of graduation. 2. Applicants must: (a) be computer literate in standard software applications. (b) have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter; and; (c) have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Program Knowledge in legal analysis is desirable

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required. French is an advantage. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.

Recruitment for this position is on a local basis. The incumbent is required to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location.

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.