Job location: Tunis – Tunisia
Beirut would also be considered for those with existing right to work in Lebanon.
The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is a worldwide organization of judges and lawyers united in affirming international law and rule of law principles that advance human rights. Its strategic goals for 2021-2025 are: (1) to develop, defend, and strengthen international institutions, instruments, and standards on rule of law and human rights; (2) to improve domestic implementation of, and compliance with, international law and standards; (3) to bolster the effectiveness and independence of judges and lawyers; and (4) to improve access to justice for all and accountability. With its Headquarters based in Geneva, Switzerland, ICJ has a presence in Africa, Latin America, Asia & the Pacific, Europe & Central Asia, and the Middle East.
To help ensure the organization’s operations in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA), we are seeking a full-time Legal Adviser. The ideal candidate will be an international human rights lawyer with strong knowledge and experience of international human rights and humanitarian law, with high interest in human rights legal research and advocacy, as well as a sound understanding of the history, politics and legal frameworks of the MENA region.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall supervision of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Programme Director, and under direct supervision of the Senior Legal Adviser, the Legal Adviser holds the following responsibilities:
PROFILE
The successful candidate will have:
Education & Experience
Language skills
Essential Skills
Interested applicants should provide all materials outlined below to recruitment@icj.org by Wednesday 08 May 2024, midnight Central European Time (CET). Early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The ICJ reserves the right to close the recruitment process earlier if a suitable candidate has been identified.
• A CV (maximum 2 pages); please indicate your home address and your phone number on your CV. The HR unit might contact you by phone (fast-track process).
• A cover letter (maximum 1 page);
• The names and contact information of at least two recent references.
Please include “Legal Adviser MENA” in the subject line of the application e-mail. The ICJ shall not be liable for not opening proposals that are submitted with a different subject.
Please appreciate that due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The ICJ is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and value a diverse workforce. The ICJ’s policy is to practice a fair and non-discriminatory recruitment and selection procedure and to strive for and maintain international and multi-cultural personnel.
Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
ICJ staff must adhere to its Code of Ethics which states that discrimination, bullying and harassment in any form will not be tolerated, nor sexual harassment, violence or assault in any form. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process may send their requests through an email to recruitment@icj.org, or call +41 229 793 833.
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