Job Title: Legal Intern – ICRC Delegation Ethiopia
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Ethiopia invites competent, motivated, and qualified applicants for the position of Legal Intern. This role is ideal for candidates with strong interest in International Humanitarian Law (IHL), Human Rights Law, and legal research.
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Job Specification
About the Organization
The International Committee of the Red Cross works worldwide to protect the lives and dignity of people affected by conflict and violence. The Legal Team within the Ethiopia Delegation plays a vital role in promoting and implementing International Humanitarian Law (IHL) through technical support, legal advice, and collaborations with government bodies, academic institutions, and the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS).
ICRC በዓለም ዙሪያ በጦርነት እና በግጭት የተጎዱ ሰዎችን ለመርዳት የሚሰራ ዓለም አቀፍ ድርጅት ነው። በኢትዮጵያ ያለው የሕግ ቡድን በሕግ ምርምር፣ በIHL ስለሚመለከቱ ክስተቶች የመረጃ ስብስብ እና ትምህርት ተግባራት ላይ የሚሰራ ቡድን ነው።
Purpose of the Position
The Legal Intern will assist the Legal Team in strengthening humanitarian law, organizing thematic programs, conducting legal research, and supporting legal-operational activities. This role requires a responsible, analytical, and highly organized individual capable of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
1. Legal Research & Documentation
- Conduct legal research on IHL and related thematic issues.
- Draft legal notes, memos, briefing documents, and compatibility studies.
- Support the preparation of position papers and legal recommendations.
2. Training, Dissemination & Public Engagement
- Assist in planning and delivering workshops, seminars, roundtables, and external outreach programs.
- Deliver presentations on IHL topics when required.
- Help develop monitoring and evaluation tools for IHL-related activities.
3. Academic & Institutional Collaboration
- Maintain relationships with academic institutions, researchers, and IHL alumni.
- Support the coordination of national, regional, and global IHL competitions.
- Contribute to strengthening networks within the academic community.
4. Translation & Interpretation
- Translate documents from English to local languages and vice versa.
- Provide interpretation during workshops, meetings, and events when needed.
5. Administrative & Operational Support
- Organize and maintain IHL documentation files.
- Update IHL databases and monitoring tools regularly.
- Attend internal meetings on behalf of the Legal Team.
- Support other departments with legal-operational advice under supervision.
6. Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare and submit activity reports, meeting minutes, and workshop summaries.
- Ensure strict confidentiality in handling information.
- Follow ICRC’s administrative and financial procedures.
Job Requirements
To qualify for this position, candidates should meet the following requirements:
Educational Background
- LL.B. required, with demonstrated interest in IHL and Human Rights Law.
- LL.M. (completed or in progress) in related fields is a strong asset.
Skills & Experience
- Strong legal research, analysis, writing, and communication skills.
- Participation in national or international IHL competitions or moot courts is a major plus.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in English and Amharic (knowledge of other languages is an advantage).
What the ICRC Offers
- A highly motivating work environment in an international humanitarian organization.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Competitive salary with benefits according to ICRC’s Compensation and Benefits Framework.
- Full-time position, 100% working rate.
Additional Information
- Type of Role: National/Resident (Ethiopian nationals only)
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Contract Length: 3 months, extendable up to 4 months
- Hardship Level: H1
How to Apply
All interested and qualified applicants must submit their CV and Cover Letter online through Ethiojobs.net.
🔺 Application Deadline: 14 December 2025
🔺 Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
🔺 ICRC maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for fraud, harassment, and misconduct.
🔺 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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