Legal Officer at ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Abuja delegation
is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below.

Job Title:  Legal Officer

 Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international humanitarian law (IHL) with a
  strong understanding of international human rights law (IHRL) and
  Nigerian criminal law
• Proven research and analytical skills; able to think critically and
  articulate legal arguments in a structured and professional manner
• Computer literacy (competency in Microsoft Office and legal research databases)
• Educational experience at foreign academic institution
• 3-4 years relevant work experience, preferably in IHL, IHRL and/or criminal law
• Fluent in spoken and written English; passive understanding of French an asset
• Excellent writing skills in English and good oral communication skills

Main Responsibilities:

• Advises ICRC on various topics, including Nigerian criminal law and
  the Nigerian criminal justice system (inter alia, criminal procedure and
  applicable law and standards)
• Conducts research and analysis on specific legal matters relevant to IHL and IHRL
• Maintains and expands a strong network amongst governmental
  authorities and civil society engaged in issues relating to IHL and
  IHRL　　
• Assists in implementing the ICRC strategy on judicial guarantees for persons deprived of liberty
• Monitors and informs the delegation about developments in national
  law and jurisprudence relevant to the ICRC’s work and international
  humanitarian law (IHL)/international human rights law (IHRL)　

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate, motivated and good at taking initiative
• Able to work closely and constructively with others

How to Apply

Persons interested and qualified should send a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, a sample of analytical writing (5 pages max.) and
contact details of three referees to ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org

Please
note that the successful candidate must be a Nigerian national. The
deadline for the submission of applications will be 20.09.2015. Late
applications will not be considered. Please clearly indicate “Legal
Officer” as the subject of your application. Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.

The International Committee of the
Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation
whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and
dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence
and to provide them with assistance. For more information about the
ICRC, please visit our website www.icrc.org