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.
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.
Applicant must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

Provides legal support on identified thematic/operational files. The position is based in Abuja with frequent travels to sub-delegations (at least one per quarter).
Analyses the situation, monitors developments, and advises and provides guidance on the applicable national and international legal frameworks and norms in relation to delegation activities, objectives, strategies and plans of action to address identified legal and related issues.
Drafts legal notes/analyses and contributes with legal aspects to working papers, thematic reports, summary reports, 'non-papers' etc. related to delegation activities and objectives, including identified thematic/operational legal files.
Performs independent research on and analysis of specific legal issues, as well as broader sectors of the national legal system.
Supports IHL and IHRL dissemination activities directed at specialized audiences and the public at large and supports the implementation of strategies, programmes and action plans related to IHL treaty participation, the development of relevant domestic legal and policy frameworks and mechanisms for their implementation on identified thematic/operational legal files.
Monitors developments in the national implementation of IHL and relevant IHRL norms.
Represents the delegation in meetings with external partners and contacts. Contributes to the organization of round-table discussions, seminars, workshops etc. for such partners and contacts.
Maintains and develops an extensive and effective network among, notably, Nigerian federal government authorities (executive, legislative and judicial), and other relevant actors (CSOs, Nigerian Bar Association, etc.). Contributes to the delegation’s up-to-date record of relevant contacts.
Advises on socio-political and legal aspects of delegation strategy and operations.

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