Vacancy at The International Committee of the Red Cross for a Legal Officer

 Employment Nigeria 24-Jan-2018 ABUJA , Legal  

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC),a non-governmetal not for profit independent  humanitarian organisation is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

POSITION : Legal Officer

Qualifications

  • A Degree in Law
  • 3-5 years relevant work experience, preferably in Nigerian criminal law, international humanitarian law and general practice including with an international or Nigerian organisation
  • Called to the Nigerian Bar
  • Studied international law with a strong understanding of international humanitarian, human rights and criminal law
  • Excellent spoken and written English; passive understanding of French as asset
  • Excellent writing and oral communication skills
  • Computer literacy (competency in Microsoft Office and legal research databases)
  • Understanding of the work and role of the ICRC in Nigeria
  • Relevant work experience in international organisations and Nigerian organisations (i.e. law firm)

Personal Attributes:

  • Able to work closely and constructively with others
  • Very responsible and reliable; able to manage files independently, with support from Head of Legal Unit
  • Proven research and analytical skills; able to think critically and articulate legal arguments in a structured and professional manner
  • Very strong organizational skills
  • Passionate, motivated and diligent

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice to Assistance and Support Departments concerning contracts as well as other legal queries
  • Assist Legal Department in ensuring that all ICRC staff are familiar with the international legal framework applicable in Nigeria
  • Conduct research and analysis on specific legal matters to support the Legal Advisors and operations, as needed 
  • Complete tasks such as research, drafting legal notes, participating in meetings and drafting minutes for broad range of legal issues related to but not limited to International Humanitarian Law, International Human Rights Law and Criminal Law.
  • Assists the Head of the Legal Department in carrying out comprehensive reporting of external activities, meetings, record keeping, and internal communication

How To Apply
Candidates should send their Application Letters, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three referees to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org with "Legal Officer Abuja" as the subject of your application.



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