Main tasks:
• Provides the Protection Department with legal support on criminal law and human rights issues, focusing on judicial guarantees and other legal issues related to detention
• Assists the Delegation in the persuasion and mobilization processes involving political authorities, particularly relating to detention and judicial guarantees;
• Supports the Protection Department on its activities (detention visits, protection of civilians affected by hostilities);
• Assists the Delegation on its "Call for Action" project which aims to foster cooperation among the criminal justice stakeholders in order to address the causes of overcrowding in Philippine jails
• Researches and monitors legal issues related to detention in the Philippines
• Develops and maintains ICRC's network of contacts in the fields of criminal law and human rights (government, NGOs, international organization);
• Liaises with key ICRC contacts in the Supreme Court, Congress, BJMP and other government agencies;
• Performs other general duties (e.g. meetings, reporting)
• Assists the Delegation in the persuasion and mobilization processes involving political authorities, particularly relating to detention and judicial guarantees;
• Supports the Protection Department on its activities (detention visits, protection of civilians affected by hostilities);
• Assists the Delegation on its "Call for Action" project which aims to foster cooperation among the criminal justice stakeholders in order to address the causes of overcrowding in Philippine jails
• Researches and monitors legal issues related to detention in the Philippines
• Develops and maintains ICRC's network of contacts in the fields of criminal law and human rights (government, NGOs, international organization);
• Liaises with key ICRC contacts in the Supreme Court, Congress, BJMP and other government agencies;
• Performs other general duties (e.g. meetings, reporting)
Minimum required profile:
• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor Degree
• A member of the Philippine BAR
• Very good knowledge of International Humanitarian Law and of national legislation
• At least four-year work experience in similar function
• Teaching/dissemination experience
• Fluent in spoken and written English and national language
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• A member of the Philippine BAR
• Very good knowledge of International Humanitarian Law and of national legislation
• At least four-year work experience in similar function
• Teaching/dissemination experience
• Fluent in spoken and written English and national language
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
To be successful in this position, you need strong organizational skills and have the ability to meet the challenges of working on multiple priorities within deadlines. You take initiative and can work independently, but you coordinate well with others and enjoy being part of a team that is highly dedicated to supporting the humanitarian activities of the organization.
Deadline for submission of applications: 30 March 2013
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
How to apply:
Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive resume, recent NBI clearance and motivation letter to eantkowiak@icrc.org with subject line: SURNAME First Name – Legal Officer (letter, resume & NBI copy should be in one pdf file)
Mailing address: The HR Department, ICRC, 5th Floor, Erechem Bldg., Salcedo corner VA Rufino Streets, Legaspi Village Makati City.
