Legal Adviser
- ICRC
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Elanın qoyulma tarixi: 14.03.2024Vakansiyaya müraciət tarixi bitmişdir.
İşin təsviri
Promotion and integration of law: 30%
- Support Legal Advisor 2 in promoting awareness and amendments in national legislation to bring about ratification, domestication and implementation of IHL treaties, working closely with Regional Legal Advisor/Coordinator based in Moscow and HoD;
- Monitor developments in the national implementation of IHL and relevant international human rights law (IHRL) norms.
- Promote awareness and teaching of IHL in academic circles working closely with Communication Department Responsible
- Hold IHL and general dissemination sessions and other activities for both teachers and students
- Ensure close coordination and joint sessions with the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society (AzRCS) Communication dept, if relevant
- Support faculties and professors in developing their IHL knowledge and teaching capacity
- Provide analysis and strategic direction towards better integration of IHL into university teaching
- Write analyses and reports in relation to legal questions concerning the aforementioned legal matters
- Execute administrative, logistical and office planning aspects of these activities
Legal advice on operational matters: 60%
- Perform research on and analysis of specific legal issues, as well as broader sectors of the national legal system;
- Contribute to the preparation of legal briefings and papers for Protection Department and Barda SD on relevant legal matters;
- Support as relevant the implementation of prevention or protection related objectives and activities of the delegation;
- Prepare and deliver IHL awareness raising presentations, as required, as well as presentations on national legislation to support other departments.
Other responsibilities: 10%
- On all the above, provide clear, concise and complete oral and written reflections and reporting
- Contribute in writing to institutional reporting
- Contribute actively, orally and in writing, to the PfR process (strategies and budget)
- Manage information (working files and filing) related to the activities carried out
- Interpret accurately from English to Azerbaijani and vice versa during meetings other activities, as required
- Translate documents from English to Azerbaijani and vice versa, as required
- Travel on professional missions, as needed
About you:
To be successful as a Legal Advisor, you should possess the following qualifications and experience and have the following characteristics:
- University degree in Law
- Master’s degree or specialization in a discipline of public international law, including IHL or IHRL
- 1-3 years working experience in a similar function
- Very good knowledge of spoken and written English (C1 level) and Azerbaijani; Russian is an asset
- Very good Computer literacy
- Working experience in government or the judicial sector an advantage
- ICRC experience is an advantage
What we offer:
- A dynamic and challenging work setting in the humanitarian environment.
- Training and development opportunities.
- A competitive salary plus benefits based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework.
Interested?
Yes? Then apply!
You may apply by sending your CV and cover letter (in English). Your application should include contact details of three professional referees. Please kindly note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
The application should be sent to the e-mail. Within the cover letter, the application should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, Baku Delegation. Clearly indicate the position title in the subject line of your email message.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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