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Legal Adviser – Libya 

(Subject to confirmation of funding) 

Job Location: Tunis, Tunisia 

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. 

We are recruiting a Legal Adviser to contribute to the implementation of ICJ’s programme  of work in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, specifically focused on Libya. The  position will be based in our Tunis office. 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 supervision of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Programme Director and Senior Legal Adviser, the Legal Adviser is responsible for legal research, analysis,  drafting of reports, as well as project management duties, and generally contributing to  the implementation of the MENA programme in the region. 

The Legal Adviser’s tasks and responsibilities include: 

• Lead implementation of the ICJ’s Libya work, using the full range of innovative  ICJ advocacy strategies and legal interventions, conduct field research, prepare  legal reports, memos and submissions, support and/or conduct capacity building  and training for legal practitioners; 
• Actively contribute to the development and shaping of ICJ MENA Programme  strategies at the regional and national levels;  
• Provide sound and timely legal advice on specific regional and national human  rights and rule of law issues in the region; 
• Monitor relevant legal and policy developments in Libya and in the MENA region,  and carry out legal advocacy to strengthen the rule of law and human rights in  the region; 
• Develop and maintain a substantive dialogue and effective working relationships  with multiple stakeholders, including relevant human rights organizations,  representatives of civil society as well as the judicial, legal and human rights  communities;  
• Represent the ICJ at the external level, including in the field and before  international organizations and other actors;  
• Organize ICJ missions, trial observations and seminars in the region, including  managing logistical arrangements with local partners;  
• Research, draft and edit ICJ reports, background briefings, submissions to UN  bodies, press releases and advocacy papers; 
• Ensure close internal coordination between the MENA Programme and other ICJ  regional and thematic programmes;  
• Inform and mobilize the ICJ Network in support of the work of the MENA  Programme;  
• Contribute to fundraising for the MENA Programme and assist in managing its  resources and budget;  
• Undertake other relevant tasks as requested by MENA Programme Director or  Senior Legal Adviser. 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS 

Education & Experience 

• University degree in law with further academic studies in international human  rights law. 
• A minimum of four years of legal experience/working for the promotion of human  rights at the national and international level, including some experience with non  or inter-governmental organizations in the MENA region; prior experience working  on Libya an advantage. 

Essential Skills  

• Excellent oral and written English, with fluency in Arabic strongly preferred. French an asset. 
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office.  
• Excellent legal and political judgment and proven ability to develop and carry out  innovative legal advocacy strategies;  
• Excellent knowledge of human rights and related advocacy work, including at the  international level;  
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills;  
• Very good organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage conflicting  demands, meet deadlines and adjust priorities;  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team;  • At ease with fundraising and outreach; 
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights and the rule of law in the MENA  region.

APPLICATIONS 

Interested applicants should provide all materials outlined below to recruitment@icj.org by 19 September 2022, midnight UTC+1. 

• A CV (maximum 2 pages); 
• A cover letter (maximum 1 page);  
• The names and contact information of at least two recent references. 

Please include “Legal Adviser Libya” 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.  

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising  period. 

This vacancy is advertised subject to final confirmation of funding.  

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 ICJ conducts systematic reference checks to confirm the absence of such  misconduct during previous employments.

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