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Purpose

• The Legal Adviser 2 advises the Abuja Delegation on international humanitarian law (IHL), international human rights law, other relevant international law, and national law, and conducts related legal work.
• For that purpose, s/he 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.).
• S/he initiates, formulates and implements strategies to address identified issues and delegation objectives in the legal domain. S/he conducts, supervises and guides research on, and analysis of, specific legal matters and broader sectors of the national legal system.

Accountabilities & Functional 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.
• Supports protection objectives and activities on identified thematic/operational legal files.
• Supports as relevant the implementation of other prevention or protection-related objectives of the delegation.
• Contributes to efficient flow of information within the delegation’s legal team, and, as relevant, with other delegation departments, regional legal colleagues and technical reference persons at headquarters.

Certifications / Educational Qualification

• Candidates should possess a University Degree in Law with 3–5 years’ working experience in a similar function.
• 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.
• 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.

Desired profile and skills:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken); fluent command of locally spoken languages an advantage.
• Strong legal drafting skills.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office etc.)
• Existing network of government, academic etc. contacts.

Our values:

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit thispage.

Relationships:

• Internally, interacts/cooperates with different departments within the delegation, with the Regional Legal Adviser/Coordinator or Operational Legal Adviser/Coordinator, and, as relevant, with technical reference persons at headquarters.
• Externally, interacts autonomously with partners and contacts, including international organizations, dealing with relevant legal, policy and thematic issues (e.g. lawyers, bar associations, the judiciary, legislators, the Attorney-General’s Department, relevant UN agencies, international and national NGOs, prison working groups, etc.), and with academic circles and think tanks as relevant.

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The Purpose

• The Assistant and Information Management Officer (AIMO) provides administrative support to Maiduguri Management and is responsible for information management in Maiduguri, under the supervision of Executive Assistant & IM Officer.
• She/he acts as a reference person for written protocols, correspondence and standard tools.
• She/he also provides Information Management support to Damaturu Sub-delegation.

Responsibilities

• Makes an active contribution to support and implement all projects or programs linked to information management.
• Actively takes part in any new IM tool deployment in the delegation. Works with the Executive Assistant & IM Officer (EAIMO) in organizing training sessions, information dissemination, and preparing training materials.
• Briefs newcomers systematically on Information Management, ICRC procedures, and tools. Supports and trains all staff on Information Management and the above-mentioned subjects. Ensures compliance with rules and procedures.
• Makes sure that all staff know and apply ICRC rules regarding correspondence and ICRC protocol; proposes a solution in case of contradiction between the rules and local practices; knows the rules regarding the signatures and ensures that these rules are applied by all staff in the delegation.
• Screens, prioritizes, dispatches, and follows up on requests, calls, and correspondence; has an overview of the MUB sub-delegation’s activities and considers its priorities and challenges when making decisions.
• Drafts formal and informal non-confidential correspondence for the signature of the management.
• Ensures that users understand the need for changes to tools or information sharing processes and supports these changes.
• Ensures that all paper and electronic documents received at the IM and Support Office are shared with the concerned staff members.
• Organizes and follows up on training during deployments of new IM tools. Proactively updates him/herself on the training materials, and acts as a focal point for providing training and relaying information.
• Shares and files documents for the Management. Creates electronic and paper files for the Management, feeds them with relevant documents, and closes them. Puts them into boxes at the end of each period and keeps an updated inventory

Requirements

• University degree in information Management, business administration or related fields
• 3 – 5 Years as an assistant or information management roles in an International Organization/Company
• Level 1 IT support skills/certifications including digital workplace is an advantage
• Excellent command of English and Hausa is required. Familiarity with the Yobe State context and knowledge local languages is an asset.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint, HCL Lotus Notes and other web-based solutions

Skills:

• Skilled in the following competencies – Leadership, Accountability, People management, Teamwork & Collaboration, Representing the ICRC, Beneficiary & Client focused.
• Training and Capacity building.
• Ability to implement and ensure adherence to ICRC standards, procedures, processes, and compliance.
• Proficient communication, planning and organization, administrative management skills and service oriented

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