Legal Adviser 2

Overview

The Legal Adviser 2 advises the Abuja Delegation on international humanitarian law, international human rights law, other relevant international law, and national law, and conducts related legal work. The role involves maintaining and developing networks with Nigerian federal government authorities and other relevant actors.

Tasks Summary

• Provides legal support on identified thematic/operational files.
• Analyses the situation, monitors developments, and advises on applicable national and international legal frameworks.
• Drafts legal notes/analyses and contributes legal aspects to working papers and reports.
• Performs independent research and analysis of specific legal issues.
• Supports IHL and IHRL dissemination activities.
• Monitors developments in the national implementation of IHL and relevant IHRL norms.
• Represents the delegation in meetings with external partners.
• Contributes to the organization of round-table discussions, seminars, and workshops.
• Maintains and develops an extensive and effective network among Nigerian federal government authorities and other relevant actors.
• Advises on socio-political and legal aspects of delegation strategy and operations.
• Supports protection objectives and activities on identified thematic/operational legal files.
• Contributes to efficient flow of information within the delegation’s legal team.

Experience Requirements

• 3–5 years' working experience in a similar function.
• Working experience in government / the judicial sector, as practising lawyer, or in another relevant organization, an advantage.
• ICRC experience an advantage.
• Teaching / dissemination experience, including at academic level.

Qualification Requirements

• University degree in law.
• Master's degree or specialization in a discipline of public international law, including IHL and IHRL.
• Admitted to the bar / magistrate, or PhD, an advantage.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Languages Preferred: fluent command of locally spoken languages an advantage

Contract Duration: 1year – renewable

Work Modality: The position is based in Abuja with frequent travels to sub-delegations (at least one per quarter).

Remuneration: