TRAINEESHIP IN THE LEGAL DIVISION

Traineeship

Organization: ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
Location: Traineeship
Grade: Junior level - Junior
Occupational Groups:
- Legal - Broad
- Human Rights
- Protection
- IHL
- Humanitarian Diplomacy
- Detention
Closing Date: Closed

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. Established in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

It directs and coordinates the international activities conducted by the Movement in armed conflicts and other situations of violence.

Purpose

The ICRC's Legal Division is offering six paid traineeships for a period of one year at its headquarters in Geneva. The traineeships start in autumn 2018.

Main responsibilities

The posholders will undertake a variety of assignments, including carrying out research and writing project briefs on specific legal questions primarily related to IHL, both in French and in English. They will also review legal documents, contribute to the preparation of meetings, prepare draft reports or minutes of meetings and give presentations on IHL to groups visiting the ICRC.

Certifications / Education required

A university degree in law or international relations and a Master degree in international law (or an equivalent post-graduate legal training).

Desired profile and skills