Call for Applications! for the post of Junior Legal Advisor! at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)! Apply Now!

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization that works to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. To find out more about ICRC mission and its activities, visit www.icrc.org.

The ICRC Delegation in Brussels is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following position of:
Junior Legal Advisor
(Location: Brussels)

Purpose of the post

Representing the ICRC to the EU, NATO and the Kingdom of Belgium, the ICRC Brussels Delegation aims to, among others, ensure appropriate consideration for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and discuss IHL implementation, clarification, and possible development with these interlocutors. It also disseminates IHL towards relevant audiences. The ICRC Brussels Delegation is therefore recruiting a Junior Legal Advisor to support the Senior Legal Advisor in the accomplishment of legal (IHL) tasks.

Main duties and responsibilities

Support the Senior Legal Advisor in developing briefings/speaking notes on IHL-related matters for high-level meetings;
Monitor, conduct research and draft analysis on IHL practice and development at EU, NATO and Belgium level;
Prepare and organize the Bruges Colloquium (IHL Colloquium co-organized by the College of Europe and the ICRC), and draft the Colloquium proceedings;
Support the organization and participate in meetings, conferences, trainings and events (including drafting concept notes, contacting speakers, drafting reports, deliver part of the training, etc.) and report internally;
Support the Communication Officer in the preparation of communication material around relevant IHL thematic.
Other administrative duties as required.

Education required

Master’s Degree in Law with a specialisation (equivalent LL.M.) in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law;

Work experience

Previous professional experience in conducting research and drafting strategies, analysis and reports is an asset;
Previous experience in a humanitarian organization is an asset.

Desired profile and skills

Knowledge of humanitarian and legal challenges arising from the development and/or use of new technologies in armed conflict is an asset;
Knowledge of EU law and the functioning of EU and NATO institutions is an asset;
Excellent knowledge of English and French oral and written (incl. legal drafting skills); a good knowledge of Dutch is an asset
Excellent analytical and writing skills;
Good communication and interpersonal skills;
Computer/technological skills; a knowledge of social networks is an asset;
Well-organized, with a capacity to prioritize tasks and work under pressure, and the ability to work alone and as a member of a team;
Curiosity, adaptability and creativity.

Additional information

Location: 1040 Brussels – Rue d’Arlon 80 –
Contract : Paid – fixed term contract as per Belgian legislation
Activity rate: 100%
Length of assignment: 06 months renewable for a total of 12 months
Estimated start date: June 2024

How to apply?

Ready to apply? Please send your CV and application letter before 14 April 2024 (EOB) by email to: [email protected] (subject of the email: YOUR FULL NAME + JLA). The ICRC reserves the right to close the recruitment prior to its deadline if a suitable candidate has been identified.