Country: Philippines
Closing date: 11 Jul 2019
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland that protects and assists victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence without discrimination. It has been active in the Philippines for more than 70 years, with a permanent presence since 1982. The ICRC works closely with the Philippine Red Cross, its primary partner in the country.
Join the Legal team of an international humanitarian organization. The ICRC delegation is looking for:
Legal Officer
(Based in Makati)
The Legal Officer monitors and advises the delegation on international humanitarian law (IHL) and national and/or international legal matters. S/he initiates and formulates strategies to address identified issues. S/he conducts research on and analysis of specific legal matters and broader sectors of the national legal system
MAIN TASKS
· Drafts legal notes/analyses and contributes with legal aspects to working papers, summary reports, ‘non-papers’ etc. related to delegation activities and objectives.
· Performs independent research on and analysis of specific legal issues, as well as broader aspects of the national legal system.
· Supports IHL dissemination activities directed at specialized audiences and the public at large and supports the implementation of strategies, programmes and action plans related to IHL treaty participation, the development of relevant domestic legal and policy frameworks and mechanisms for their implementation.
· Supports the provision of legal advice and technical assistance to national authorities and other interested parties
· Monitors developments in the national implementation of IHL and relevant international human rights law (IHRL) norms.
· Maintains relation with academic circles, supports the teaching of IHL and develops and maintains a network of partners and contacts linked to legal questions and IHL promotions and implementations.
· Represents the delegation in meetings with external contacts; participates in dissemination sessions if required.
· Advises on socio-political and legal aspects related to delegation strategy and operations.
· Prepares reports on meetings, events and activities and contributes to the general reporting of the delegation
REQUIRED PROFILE:
A successful candidate will have:
· University degree in law
· Admittance to the Philippine bar
· At least 2 years’ professional experience in the legal field, preferably in a similar function
· Excellent command of spoken and written English and Tagalog
· Working experience in government or the judicial sector, an advantage.
· Teaching/dissemination experience, including at academic level.
· Connections to government and academic circles, including own network of interlocutors (actors of influence).
As an asset, a successful candidate may have:
· Training in IHL and International Human Rights Law (IHRL)
· Training in Domestic Criminal Law
Closing date of application: 11 July 2019
Duration of contract: open ended
Start date: As soon as possible
*Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until position is successfully filled. Recruitment for interns may close before deadline of applications.
How to apply:
Qualified applicants are requested to send their comprehensive resume, cover letter to man_hr_services@icrc.org with subject line: SURNAME First name – MAN Legal Officer.
Office Address: 5/F Erechem Bldg., Salcedo corner VA Rufino Streets, Legaspi Village, Makati City
*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.* A valid NBI clearance must be submitted once shortlisted.
To learn more about the ICRC in the Philippines, please visit our website www.icrc.org/ph and follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ICRCph.