International Committee of the Red Cross
Dhaka Delegation
www.icrc.org/bd

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), established in 1863, works worldwide to provide humanitarian help for people affected by conflict and to promote the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, it employs some 20,000 people in 100 countries; it is financed mainly by voluntary donations from governments and from national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies. The ICRC Delegation in Dhaka is now looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated person for the following position;

Legal Adviser advises delegation(s) on international humanitarian law (IHL) and national and/or international legal matters and conducts related legal work. S/he initiates, formulates and implements strategies to address identified issues and delegation objectives in the legal domain. S/he is in charge of the programme dealing with promoting and implementing IHL with a wide range of stakeholders and related entities in Bangladesh in order to further the ICRC’s positioning on IHL. S/he supervises and guides research on and analysis of specific legal matters and broader sectors of the national legal system.

Main Responsibilities:

• Analyses the situation, advises and provides guidance on the applicable national and international legal frameworks and norms in relations to the delegation activities, objectives, and strategies to address identified legal and other related issues.
• Drafts legal notes/analyses and contributes on legal aspects to working papers, summary reports, `non-papers` related to the delegation’s activities and objectives related to Bangladesh.
• Determines strategies and drafts action plans related to the IHL treaty participation, the development of relevant domestic legal and policy frameworks and mechanisms for their domestic implementation and supports the implementation of such strategies and action plans including by providing legal and technical assistance to national authorities, as requested.
• Plans, initiates, organizes, and facilitates programs and activities aimed at dissemination, promotion and integration of IHL and other relevant IHRL norms for different specialized audiences and public at large.
• Performs independent research, prepares reports and analysis on different relevant legal and thematic matters and identifies rooms for developing legal and policy framework aiming at supporting the implementation of IHL and other relevant norms.
• Develops and maintains various networks of Actors of Influence within national authorities (executive, legislative and judiciary), and monitors or is aware of the relevant developments in IHL, IHRL and national and/or international legal issues.
• Maintains relations with the academic world, relevant think tanks/NGOs and other partners, and supports the teaching of IHL as well as its promotion and integration.
• Participates in yearly budget & program planning and monitors implementation of activity .
• Prepares reports, analysis, meeting minutes as & when necessary.

Educational Requirements:

• University Degree in Law, with masters or specialization in IHL or related area of international law.
• Admitted to the bar or PhD is an asset.

Professional requirements:

• At least 4 years of experience in a similar function with a focus on international law, including IHL or related areas of international law.
• Fluent in English & Bangla including legal drafting skills.
• Confirmed experience in organizing external events.
• Excellent networking, communication & negotiation skill.
• Working experience with humanitarian, government or the judicial sector is an asset.
• Prior teaching & dissemination experience is desired.
• Critical analysis capacity and report writing skill is desired.
• Proficiency in office application is desired.

Personal Attributes and Skills Required:

• Very good communication skills and at ease with internal and external counterparts.
• Service-oriented attitude, interest and skills for training staff.
• Capacity to work independently.
• Excellent organizational, methodical abilities.
• Leadership skills, ability to work within a team and to integrate him/herself in a multicultural environment.
• Sense of initiative, pro-activeness and ability to set priorities.
• Flexibility, patience, diplomacy, resistance to stress inherent to a "multi-tasking” job and capacity to adapt to changes.
• Interest for humanitarian activities (especially ICRC's).
• Flexibility to travel in the field is desired.

What we Offer:

• Fixed term contract with the possibility of renewal along with attractive compensation and social benefits.
• In-house and/or external training.
• A stimulating and rewarding job in a multicultural organisation with development opportunities.
• The opportunity to apply your knowledge and experience in an international setting of humanitarian endeavour.
• Attractive work-life balance.

How to apply

• Candidates are requested to apply via BDJOBS by December 26, 2023 mentioning the position title in the subject line.

Special Instructions:

• Only short-listed candidates will be communicated for further processes.
• Female and minorities are highly encouraged to apply.