Legal Advisor At International Committee of the Red Cross

The ICRC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.

This is to announce that the Amman delegation has a vacancy for a Legal Advisor at the Legal Unit in Amman.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Legal Unit, the Legal Adviser advises the ICRC delegation in Amman on issues related to International Humanitarian Law (IHL), International Human Rights Law (IHRL), and national law. Contributes to formulating and achieving delegation objectives. Participates in the annual planning and budget exercise and monitors implementation and promotion of IHL and IHRL locally.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

National authorities including the National Committee of the IHL (NCIHL)

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 law (including criminal law) is required.