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Legal Advisor on IHL (International Humanitarian Law)

The selected candidate can be based on any one of the following locations based on their proximity of domicile; Tripoli, Misrata, Benghazi

We are looking to hire a Legal Advisor on international humanitarian law (IHL) and national law. The chosen candidate will work for the promotion and implementation of IHL in Libya which requires engaging with various Ministries of the Government of Libya, Academic institutions such as Faculties of Law, Universities and other civil society organizations. Carrying out research on domestic legal frameworks to facilitate ICRC’s engagement on various humanitarian issues will be an important function of this role.

Educational and other qualifications & skills required:
• Libyan citizen
• University degree in law.
• Master’s degree or specialization, including in a discipline of public international law an advantage
• Good understanding and knowledge of IHL and IHRL
• Admitted to the bar an advantage
• Fluent command of English and Arabic, and of the local language (including legal drafting skills).
• Good understanding of Libyan legal, political and socio-economic aspects
• Computer proficiency with ability to type and correspond in English and Arabic fluently
• Capacity to teach and be confident and familiar in handling audience in seminars / courses

Work Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar function with any International / National Organisation including in government, academic and judicial sector.

Functional Responsibilities and tasks:

• Develop and maintain network of interlocutors amongst relevant stakeholders for the promotion and implementation of IHL
• 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.
• Drafts legal notes/analyses and contributes with legal aspects to working papers, summary reports, ‘non-papers’ etc. related to delegation activities and objectives.
• Performs research on and analysis of specific legal issues, as well as broader sectors of the national legal system.
• Be able and willing to travel to different parts of Libya and abroad for official reasons.

We offer a rewarding and enriching work opportunity in a humanitarian and international environment with initial training and on-boarding.

Official working hours are Sundays to Thursdays 08.30AM -17.30PM (one hour lunch break)
Starting date: ASAP.
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Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application supported by a “Letter of Motivation” and CV in English with 3 references to tri_recruitment@icrc.org before 10.07.2021, with the title in the email subject “Legal Advisor – Libya”.
CVs not accompanied by a motivation letter and not mentioning the position in the subject line, will not be considered.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test and interviews.