Internship – Legal Affairs Unit - Institutional Affairs and Regional Activities Direction

Context

The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH – founded as OIE) is a leading intergovernmental organisation representing 183 Members worldwide. Through its activities, WOAH makes a decisive contribution to improving animal health, protecting animal welfare and strengthening Veterinary Services. The Organisation provides transparent information on world's animal health situation, and promotes international standards, particularly in terms of the safety of trade in live animals and animal products. More information can be found on WOAH’s website.

Joining WOAH means taking part in the development of one of the leading international organisations, recognised and associated with other multilateral institutions, in the field of worldwide health. It means helping to build a global approach to health, combining animal and human health in a “One Health” approach. It means joining teams motivated by the impact of their actions, the sense of their collective commitment and their recognised professionalism in their respective fields of expertise.

WOAH's headquarters are based in Paris. The Organisation is present on every continent through 13 Regional or Sub-regional Representations. WOAH has 250 staff members, two-thirds of whom are based at headquarters. This internship is in Paris.

Positioning and reporting

The Intern will report to the Head of the Legal Affairs Unit but work with the entire team of legal officers.

Internship role and activities

The intern will assist Legal Officers in the Legal Affairs Unit on a broad range of matters that typically arise in the administration of an international organization. This includes, amongst other things:

• Drafting routine documents or correspondence
• Conducting routine research
• Proofing, editing and formatting legal documents, briefs or correspondence
• Translating documents or proofreading translations (english, french, spanish)
• Organising and helping maintaining filing of documents and minutes
• Assisting with managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating deadlines
• Attending meetings and draw up minutes as necessary
• Arranging logistics for meetings
• Entering data or update data in sharepoint or website pages or excel spreadsheets as necessary
• Other activities as required

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
• Currently enrolled in a post-graduate academic programme; or
• Have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a post-graduate programme or equivalent studies.
• Field of study: law, international relations, foreign languages or other suitable legal tertiary education

Requirements

Technical skills

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent command of English, French and Spanish
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft environment (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)

Behavioural skills

• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Courtesy, tact and ability to establish and maintain good working relations in a multicultural environment
• Precise and punctual work approach
• ‘Can do’ attitude and ability to work within short deadlines

Internship conditions

The WOAH will provide a stipend in the amount of 715€ monthly for full time work (39H/week).

This is a full-time internship based in Paris, France.

The maximum internship duration is 6 months.

The intern must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan.

Location: WOAH Headquarters 14 rue de Prony 75017 Paris, France

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 April 18, 2025, at the latest by clicking on the link below.

APPLY HERE