ThaiNGO

~~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 adopting IHL treaties and other relevant instruments and putting in place comprehensive national legislation. The Legal Advisor/Officer position collaborates with various government institutions, universities and national and international organizations to promote and develop the knowledge on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and participates in seminars, workshops and training courses when requested.

Your main responsibilities:

The Legal Advisor is in charge of two main programs covering Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam:
1. The implementation and promotion of IHL in national legislation
2. The integration and promotion of IHL in academic institutions

Your main tasks:
 
 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 
 Develops & maintains network with Thai and regional government authorities and academic institutions
 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:
a. Ratification and implementation of IHL Treaties by the countries covered by the Regional Delegation
b. Dissemination of IHL to Think Tanks, universities, members of government and academic circles
 Manages and monitors the implementation of defined 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/presentation 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 persons 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: 24 July 2016

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