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THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.

Please visit www.icrc.org for more information.  The ICRC regional delegation in Bangkok provides assistance to victims of violence and works with authorities in order to improve the conditions in detention facilities. It also endeavours to promote and to strengthen humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.

The Regional Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Bangkok is recruiting a

Legal Officer/Advisor, based in Bangkok

The ICRC's Advisory Service works closely with national governments, taking into account their specific needs, political systems, and legal traditions – with a view to all States (Countries) adopting IHL treaties and other relevant instruments and putting in place comprehensive national legislation. The Legal Advisor/Officer position collaborates with both internal such as Training Regional Unit, etc. and external organizations to elaborate the key messages on International Humanitarian Laws (IHL) and participates in seminars, workshops and training courses when requested.

Your main responsibilities: The Legal Advisor is in charge of two main programs:

The implementation and promotion of IHL in national legislation;

The integration and promotion of IHL in academic circles of the Regional Delegation in Bangkok, covering Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. S/he reports directly to the Deputy Head of Regional Delegation.

Other responsibilities         

Monitors and advises delegation(s) on IHL and national legal matters

Performs independent research and analysis of specific legal matters

Participates in project/program reporting

Disseminates at an advanced level 

Develops & maintains network with Thai and regional government authorities and academic circles

Participates in budget preparation and monitors its programs implementation.

Contributes to the formulation of strategies to address issues related to IHL and legal matters in particular:

Ratification and implementation of IHL Treaties by the countries covered by the Regional Delegation

Dissemination of IHL to Think Tanks, universities, members of government and academic circles

Manages and monitors the implementation of his objectives

Is in charge of the internal reporting on objectives

Manages the resources concerning his objectives

Your education and experience

Master degree in Law or equivalent, preferably emphasis on Public International Law

Very good knowledge of IHL and of national legislation

4 years work experience in a similar function

Teaching/dissemination experience

Excellent spoken and written English and national language

Very good drafting skills

Your profile

Strong management and negotiation skills

Innovative and creative

Ability to think strategically and coordinate with a variety of contacts

Strongly motivated by humanitarian work and able to work effectively in a multicultural environment

Ready to travel to all countries covered by the post

We offer

– Dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian set-up

– Good working conditions

– Attractive package dependent on qualifications

Interested Thai citizens are requested to submit their comprehensive CV, letter of motivation in English

as well as diploma transcript(s) and salary expectations, by email only to:

ban_hr_services@icrc.org

Attn: Administration Department/Human Resources

The closing date for the post will be: 19 July 2015

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview.

For more information, please visit our website:

https://www.icrc.org/en/war-and-law/ihl-domestic-law