The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), is an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organization. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the ICRC’s mandate is to provide protection and assistance to victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence, provides humanitarian assistance in emergency situations and promotes respect for international humanitarian law and its integration into national legislation. As part of the development of its activities in Haiti, the ICRC is recruiting one(e) (1) candidate(e) for the post below :
Legal & humanitarian affairs advisor
Purpose
The/the legal and humanitarian affairs adviser helps to define, develop and implement strategies to contribute to the achievement of the delegation’s legal and diplomatic objectives. He/She contributes to the promotion of respect for humanitarian principles, to the knowledge and implementation of corresponding international law and to the acceptance of the ICRC towards the interlocutors concerned.
Primary responsibilities
- Advises the Delegation on legal issues under national or international law (DIH/DIDH/standards on the’ use of force).
- Analyzes the’political and humanitarian environment and advises the delegation on its diplomatic engagement.
- Supervises and directs independent research and analysis on the’political and humanitarian environment, on specific legal issues and on other more general points of the national legal system.
- Contributes to IHL dissemination activities organized for both specialized audiences and the general public, to the implementation of strategies, strategies and, programmes and action plans in connection with the’ accession to the IHL Treaties as well as’ to the Development of adequate legal and policy frameworks and mechanisms for the implementation of these treaties to the national level.
- Follows the evolution of the implementation of IHL and relevant norms of international human rights law (IDHR) at the national level.
- Participates, alone/e or with the Head of Delegation, in the various meetings/platforms of humanitarian coordination (CT platform etc.).
- Supports the objectives and activities of protection (including in relation to detention, missing persons, etc.).
- Contributes, where appropriate, to the achievement of other objectives of prevention or protection of the delegation.
Knowledge, experience and minimum requirements :
- University degree in law and good knowledge of the national and international legal framework
- 2-5 years of professional experience in the diplomatic, humanitarian, human rights promotion, IHL or other relevant field
- Excellent command of oral and written French ; creole courant ; basic knowledge in english
- Good knowledge of computer tools (text processing, Excel …)
- Good capacity of’analysis
- Availability and flexibility, ability to work under pressure, good ability to communicate regularly with your hierarchy
- Ability to work in a multicultural team
- Ability to’adaptation and’adhesion to rapid changes while managing a large volume of work
- Sense of confidentiality and discretion
- Methodical, precise and rigorous
- Spirit of initiative and sense of organization
- Ability to interact constructively with all types of’external interlocutors (representatives of authorities and civil society) and to represent the ICRC to these actors.
How to apply
Interested and qualified persons with the required experience are invited to submit their application to the following email address: POA_recruitmentmailbox@icrc.org with the mention “Candidate for the position of Legal Advisor and Humanitarian Affairs ” as title.
The application file must include
- a CV mentioning two to three reference persons
- a letter of motivation addressed to the Head of Delegation
- copies of certificates and attestations of services rendered
- a copy of the’ national identification card
- a copy of the driving licence
- the recent certificate of good life and morals (3 months validity).
The deadline for submitting applications is set at monday 12 july 2024.
Female applications are strongly encouraged.
Files that are missing or submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Only those who meet the stated criteria will be contacted.
The ICRC values diversity and is COMMITTED to creating an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
