Legal & Policy Adviser

vor 2 Monaten

Geneve, Schweiz Geneva Call Vollzeit

**Mission**:

- Geneva Call is a neutral and impartial non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting respect for international humanitarian norms in armed conflict and other situations of violence. Geneva Call’s mission is to ensure that armed groups and de facto authorities respect International Humanitarian Law and basic humanitarian principles in the areas where they fight or they control.

**Role**:

- The Legal and Policy Adviser contributes to the implementation of Geneva Call’s operational strategy by providing thematic and legal expertise on issues related to international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law (IHRL). S/he also contributes to the development of Geneva Call’s policies and tools related to operations, supports internal capacity-building, and represents Geneva Call in relevant expert meetings.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Provide IHL/IHRL legal and policy support to Geneva Call’s operations, programme implementation, and building organizational capacity for field staff:

- Legal expertise for Geneva Call’s operations, prioritizing issues of cross-regional relevance and operational activities that require particular technical expertise, including substantive support to thematic officers and coordinators in the implementation of the thematic projects;
- Support staff development and continuous learning on substantive thematic issues in coordination with the Head and Deputy Head of PPL and, when relevant, the thematic officers or coordinators;
- Act as a focal point for thematic project staff, regional legal and policy coordinators, and local legal and policy officers with a view to foster synergies, coherency of tools and training materials, and ensure flow of communication across missions and regions;
- Provide advice and guidance on mainstreaming and integrating gender, intersectionality, and diversity across all thematics and programmes;
- Lead the development or revision of Geneva Call’s engagement tools, their life cycle and ensure coherency and consistency with MEAL;
- Contribute to the development of new thematics or expansion of existing thematics, together with thematic officers or coordinators when relevant under the leadership of the Head and Deputy Head of PPL;
- In collaboration with the Heads of Region and field staff, coordinate operational research projects and provide expert legal review of public research products;
- Support outreach and legal/policy activities for Geneva Call’s thematic priorities and public activities.

**Main qualifications**:
**Education and experience**
- Advanced university degree in a relevant field (international public law, political science, international relations, or related field); a specialization in IHL and IHRL; advanced legal studies in a relevant field is highly desirable;
- At least 6 years of relevant professional experience, including legal and policy advice to humanitarian organizations or other organizations working in conflict-affected areas;
- Significant experience in designing and implementing trainings in the humanitarian field for various audiences and different levels;
- Relevant field experience is a significant asset;
- Proven expertise in legal analysis and research.

**Technical skills**
- Excellent writing and reporting skills;
- Excellent command of English and French (both oral and written);
- Proven excellent communication skills with ability to adapt to different audiences;
- Ability to work under pressure and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimum supervision, and as a part of a multicultural team in a global structure providing support to colleagues in many field locations;
- Demonstrated commitment to integrating gender, intersectional, and diversity considerations into all aspects of their work;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally;
- Experience working in an international matrix structure in a positive and constructive manner;
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines;
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deliver to deadlines.

**Languages**
- English
- French

**Personal skills**
- Understanding and respect for humanitarian principles and the organizational vision, mission and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment. Developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
- Strong communications skills (both written and verbal) at a level appropriate for field staff, armed groups, and other key stakeholder communities and ability to tailor trainings and substantive humanitarian messages to different audiences.
- Willingness and ability to travel at short notice.
- Ability to work independently and take initiatives.

**Pe**rformance management**:

- The employee will be accountable for the responsibilit

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