Intern, Legal at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Job Purpose

Under the guidance of the Senior Legal Adviser for the Africa Region, the Legal Intern for the Africa Region will advise on and provide legal services regarding the organization’s activities and operations in the Africa region.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued)

The Legal Intern for the Africa Region will:

• Assist with the management of the legal risk for the organisation in the Africa region, and compliance with all legal policies, procedures, tools and systems, including the eContract system, the Federation contracting policy and the Contract Approval Matrix (CAM) in the Africa region;
• Provide legal advice and guidance in the following areas: contract, labour law, administrative law of international organisations, including in relation to the development and implementation of the Federation’s wide systems, procedures, policies and tools, which have an impact on the legal obligations and risks of the organization in the Africa region;
• Undertake legal research and consolidate findings in the aforementioned areas;
• Assist with the development of training material on legal risks and compliance for IFRC staff in the Africa region;
• Assist with the development and use of the contract management system in the Africa region;
• Assist with the development of the organization’s legal services to its membership in the Africa region; and
• Undertake any other tasks as identified by the Senior Legal Advisor for the Africa Region.

Education

• University degree in law (recent graduate within the past one year). Required
• Bar membership or equivalent (or Bar School) (recent member within the past one year). Preferred
• Specialized studies in public international law and/or international organization law. Preferred

Experience

• Understanding or knowledge of the work of international organizations. Required
• Experience in working in a team environment, with remote team members. Required

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

Required:

• Strong interest in international affairs and international law.
• Good judgment and ability to work with complete integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills.
• Professional work ethic.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong team player skills.

Closing date: 18-Jan-2023