Home | الرئيسية Post Jobs | اعلن عن وظيفه Help | مساعده | إتصل بنا Legal Adviser ICRC Duty Station: Khartoum/Port Sudan (candidate should remain flexible to travel between Port Sudan and Khartoum with possibility of relocation to Khartoum depending on the time of recruitment) Closing Date: 06 Oct 2026 Background: WHO WE ARE The 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

Key Responsibilities

• S/he acts as the focal point for assigned legal matters at Delegation level and contributes to setting and implementing priorities، objectives and strategies for files under their management، including related planning and budget responsibilities

• REPORTS TO (ROLE) Operational Legal Adviser Duties and

• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 3�5 years' working experience in a similar function or with similar responsibilities

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification، Skills and Experience Required: DESIRED PROFILE AND SKILLS Strongly motivated by humanitarian work Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment CERTIFICATIONS / EDUCATION REQUIRED University degree in law

• Fluent in English including legal drafting skills

OUR VALUES At the ICRC، we value impact، collaboration، respect، and compassion

We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values

For more information on the ICRC values، please visit this page

THE PURPOSE Legal Adviser advises delegation(s) on international humanitarian law (IHL)، international human rights law (IHRL)، and national and/or international legal matters، with a particular focus on the IHL legal framework and national legislation

Under the supervision of the Head of the Legal Department، and in coordination with the Regional Legal Coordinator/Adviser and Legal Adviser to Operations for Africa، as required، s/he independently manages assigned legal files and contributes to the Delegation�s legal priorities

S/he initiates، formulates and implements strategies to address identified legal issues and Delegation objectives، conducts and guides legal research and analysis، and plans and implements activities related to legal priorities، including engagement with authorities، academic institutions and other relevant stakeholders

S/he develops and maintains relevant external networks and contributes to strengthening the ICRC�s dialogue with authorities to promote respect for IHL and human rights and facilitate the ICRC�s ance and operational activities

S/he may deputize for the Head of Legal Department when requested by Management

YOUR ROLE 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

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

Additional languages are an asset

Computer proficiency

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

WHAT WE OFFER Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment

Competitive employment package with medical insurance

In-house training opportunities for personal development

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Type of role: National Staff Working rate: 100% Location: Khartoum/Port Sudan (candidate should remain flexible to travel between Port Sudan and Khartoum with possibility of relocation to Khartoum depending on the time of recruitment) Type of contract: Fix-term contract (Extendable) Length of assignment: Six months (Extendable) Application deadline: 06 October 2026 Desired starting date: December 2026 HOW TO APPLY Ready to apply? You will need to upload your resume and a cover letter، copies of your diplomas and certificates، valid license to practice (where relevant)، passport، and driving license on the following link The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates

Female applicants are encouraged to apply

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