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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Officer, Disaster Law
Job Number: S01471 Location: West Africa Country Cluster, Abuja
Contract Type: Employee
Duration: 6 months
Grade: Not applicable
Job Purpose
The purpose of this position is to support the management and implementation of the IFRC’s work on disaster law in the Africa Region in accordance with the Agenda for Renewal and the IFRC Disaster Law Operational Plan.
This position will also support the Disaster Law Coordinator for Africa in his/her activities in Advocacy, Training and Research.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Support the implementation of the Disaster Law in line with the organisational strategy and the operational plan.
Support National Societies in understanding and developing legal advocacy strategies and the implementation thereof in the field of Disaster Law.
Undertake capacity building of National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on legal issues in disaster response through the conduct of trainings and workshops on disaster law and legislative advocacy.
Provide technical assistance on strengthening disaster law through National Societies to relevant authorities, through the implementation of country-level technical support projects.
Support National Societies in developing advocacy strategies, to support legislative advocacy processes.
Conduct periodic National Society project monitoring and evaluation on the scope and deliverables of the project
Support the development and implementation of regional advocacy and dissemination strategies on disaster law activities.
Promote improved understanding on the need for disaster law through social media engagement
Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued):
Support in the development, evaluation and piloting of Global Disaster Law Programme tools
Support in advocacy efforts on Programme Resolution and tools to be presented at the International Conference and other international fora
Engaging with International Organisations and RECs to develop strategy for sustainable and consistent engagement with National Societies, government agencies and regional organisations
Ensuring proper budget monitoring and efficient utilization of donor funds
Support in continued donor engagement globally through development of proposals, provision of updated status of implementation as well as timely reporting
Support in the conduct of global and regional research as required, through collating information on national society, government and UN agencies policies pertaining to relevant issues under research
Contribute to the development of DL Global strategy, action plan and activities plan and priorities annually
Education
Bachelor of Laws.
Advanced Degree (Master's or equivalent) in Law, International Relations, International Development, International Affairs, Political Science or related fields.
Experience:
At least 5 years of legal work experience in a related area is required
At least 3 years of experience in project management is required
At least 3 years of experience in advocacy is preferred
Experience in legal/academic writing and drafting is required
Experience in providing technical assistance in the development of legislation, including in developing countries is preferred
Experience within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Language:
Sound knowledge and understanding of international and national law and policy-making processes is required
Good understanding of disaster preparedness and management concepts is preferred
Good understanding of the global humanitarian system is preferred
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written is required