Legal Adviser - IHL, Benghazi Sub-Delegation

About the role

The ICRC Legal Adviser is based in the Benghazi Sub-Delegation and is a member of the ICRC's legal team in Libya. Reporting to the Head of the ICRC Legal Department in Tripoli and the Head of Sub-Delegation in Benghazi, the adviser contributes to planning and implementing the ICRC's legal activities, providing advice on international humanitarian law (IHL) and supporting its dissemination and national implementation. The role also organises legal training and technical cooperation with authorities, academic institutions and the Libyan Red Crescent Society.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain dialogue with authorities, legislators, judges, academic institutions and the Libyan Red Crescent Society, providing them with legal expertise on IHL promotion and implementation
• Carry out legal research on domestic legislation and practice relevant to IHL, and prepare technical notes, working papers, reports and training materials
• Plan, organise and evaluate IHL dissemination activities, representing the ICRC at external meetings and events
• Follow developments in domestic legislation and international human rights law, update the legal reference database and advise the Head of Sub-Delegation
• Support training and workshops for other departments and cooperate with academic partners on IHL education and research
• Contribute to the annual planning and budgeting of the IHL team and sub-delegation, and provide legal advice to the sub-delegation in coordination with the Tripoli legal department

Required profile

• University degree in law; a master's degree or specialisation in public international law, international humanitarian law and/or human rights law
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in legal advisory, legal research, public international law, national legal institutions, academia or humanitarian/international organisations; prior experience with an INGO, the ICRC or the judicial sector is an advantage
• Excellent Arabic and very good English, including legal research and drafting in both languages
• Good computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work in a geographically dispersed team, adapt to local humanitarian needs, and undertake field travel within Libya

What we offer

• A 12-month contract that is extendable
• Initial training and onboarding
• A competitive compensation package
• Training opportunities to improve the quality of services provided