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