Legislative Branch:

• Assisting with the research and preparation of comparative legal studies;
• Assisting with the preparation and drafting of legal texts (e.g. draft conventions and model laws), including conducting related background studies;
• Undertaking ad hoc legal and administrative assignments as requested.

Non-legislative Section:

• Contributing to the identification of legislative reform needs and assistance requirements in selected countries and/or sectors;
• Assisting with the collection and analysis of case law on UNCITRAL texts;
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of the UNCITRAL website;
• Assisting with the coordination functions of the Division.

• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
  • (a) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
  • (b) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
• Be computer literate in standard software applications including word processing, spreadsheets and general research;
• It is desirable that you can manage your time and priorities to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks, which are often time-sensitive.
• It is desirable that you interact well with people of various social and cultural backgrounds in an occasionally stressful environment.
• It is required that you have an excellent command of English or French.