Overview
Legal Adviser advises delegation(s) on international humanitarian law (IHL), international human rights law (IHRL), and national and/or international legal matters. The role manages assigned legal files and contributes to the Delegation’s legal priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Formulates and implements legal strategies aligned with the delegation's prevention vision, Regional Strategic Framework, and overall operational objectives.
- Serves as the primary focal point for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) implementation in Sudan, advising on IHL, International Human Rights Law (IHRL), and domestic legal matters.
- Continuously tracks socio-political developments, judicial decisions, national legislation, and oversight mechanisms to assess legal impacts on protection and operations.
- Interacts directly with Sudanese authorities—including the judiciary, ministry advisors, and prosecutors—providing technical legal advice to advance IHL implementation.
- Leads capacity-building initiatives and maintains partnerships with key actors, such as the National Committee for IHL (NCIHL), the Prosecution Office, and the Sudanese Red Crescent (SRCS).
- Represents the ICRC at external events, positions the organization as an IHL reference, and maintains a strategic network of influential institutions and individuals.
- Conducts IHL/IHRL training sessions and dissemination activities for specialized audiences, public stakeholders, and academic circles.
- Produces legal analyses, working papers, and policy notes examining the relationship between IHL standards and the Sudanese domestic legal framework.
- Participates in annual planning and budget monitoring, manages logistical arrangements for legal events, and supervises external legal consultancies.
- Replaces the Head of Legal Department during absences—managing staff and budget oversight—and maintains IHL/IHRL promotional materials in coordination with the Communications team.
Required Experience
3–5 years' working experience in a similar function or with similar responsibilities. Working experience in government or the judicial sector an advantage. ICRC experience an advantage. Teaching/dissemination experience, including academic level. Connections to government and academic circles, including own network of interlocutors (actors of influence) or experience mapping / developing such network.
Qualifications
University degree in law. Master’s degree or specialization in law (including public international law, IHL or IHRL a strong asset). Admitted to the bar / magistrate or PhD an advantage.