Legal Intern

The Internal Audit and Investigations Group (IAIG) reports to the Executive Director and provides independent assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and adequacy of internal controls. IAIG is responsible for investigations into alleged misconduct, such as mismanagement, fraud, corruption, whistle-blower retaliation, workplace and sexual harassment, abuse of authority, violation or willful disregard of rules that involve UNOPS personnel, contractors and other applicable persons. IAIG also undertakes proactive investigations in high-risk areas that are susceptible to wrongdoings, fraud and corruption.

1. Duties and Responsibilities 

In carrying out this overall function, the Intern will assist in/with:

• reviewing and assessing complaints and allegations of misconduct;

• interviewing subjects, complainants or witnesses;

• identifying, collating, analysing, and safekeeping of potential evidence;

• drafting reports and communications with respect to cases under investigation;

• conducting legal research on assigned matters, incl. research and monitor UN tribunal case law;

• attending IAIG investigations team meetings; and
• other related functions as requested by the Manager or her representative.

2. Training components and learning elements

The intern will be part of the team and will participate in any available training.

3. Participation in missions or training courses

The intern will participate in any mission and/or training as needed related to their assigned work.

• To be eligible for an internship with UNOPS, you must currently study towards a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree preferably in the field of Law or have completed a university degree in this field within the past 3 years.

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required; 
• Working knowledge of another official UN language is considered an asset.

• The candidate should also have extensive knowledge of, and experience with, Microsoft Office programs, particularly with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word; 
• Excellent writing skills are required.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.