Legal Advisor
Legal Advisor
Job Description
ABOUT THE ICRC
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We act in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The legal Adviser advises the delegation on relevant issues related to international humanitarian law (IHL), International Human Rights Law (IHRL) and national and/or international legal matters. Contributes to formulating and achieving delegation objectives. Participates in the annual planning and budget exercise (Planning for Results) and monitors implementation and promotion of IHL and IHRL locally.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Protection:
- Analyses the situation and legal developments advices and provides guidance on the applicable national and international legal frameworks and norms in relation to protection activities, objectives, strategies and plans of action to address identified legal and other related matters, mainly on the field of “missing persons, prevention of disappearances” and “detention”.
- Performs independent research on and analysis of specific legal issues as well as broader sectors of the national and international legal systems.
- Contributes to the briefing, the training, and the coaching of staff on the existing laws, regulations and judicial procedures.
- provide the delegation with any developments in national or international law that affects the ICRC field of work.
- Support as relevant the implementation of prevention and protection related objectives of the delegation.
- National authorities including National Committee of the IHL (NCIHL)
- Maintain relations with the National IHL Commission (NCIHL) and provides technical expertise when needed.
- Contributes to, implements, evaluates and as needed updates the Delegation's strategy on engagement with National IHL Commission (NCIHL).
- Academic circles
– Maintains and strengthens relations with academic circles linked to legal questions and IHL promotion and implementation.
– Coordinates and supports the organization of key IHL academic events such as the academic roundtable(s), and IHL role play and moot court competition, and formulate new forms of engagement with the academic circles.
Skills
Qualifications and Profile:
- University degree in law
- Master's degree or specialization, including in a discipline of public international law.
- Admitted to the bar an advantage.
- Fluent command of English and Arabic.
- Computer proficiency.
- 1–3 years' working experience in a similar function, within or outside the ICRC, including in government or the judicial sector.
- Confirmed teaching/dissemination experience.
- Legal drafting experience
- Good knowledge of IHL, IHRL and domestic laws is required.
Interested to join? Apply now! The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Also, equally qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.
Please Note: "The position will be filled once we find the right candidate and the post is open for Jordanian nationals"
ICRC does not charge a fee nor request any favors at any stage of the recruitment process. If the candidate is asked for any fee or service against our Code of Conduct, he/she must report to [اضغط هنا لمشاهدة البريد اﻹلكتروني] or https://icrc.integrityplatform.org/
