Legal Officer at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

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)
• 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)
• 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　　　

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international humanitarian law (IHL) with a strong understanding of international human rights law (IHRL) and Nigerian criminal law
• 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
• 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

Personal Attributes:

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

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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)
• 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)
• 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　　　

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international humanitarian law (IHL) with a strong understanding of international human rights law (IHRL) and Nigerian criminal law
• 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
• 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

Personal Attributes:

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