Background :
The DLP seeks to reduce human vulnerability by promoting effective laws for disaster risk management and response. As a pioneer in the field of international disaster response laws, rules and principles, the DLP led development of the most widely used international guidelines on the regulation of international relief. At the request of the IFRC’s members and the state parties to the Geneva Conventions, the DLP recently expanded its work into research and advocacy concerning legal issues related to domestic disaster management. It is currently engaged in intensive technical assistance projects in over a dozen countries, major research projects, and advocacy initiatives in regional and global fora around the world.
Key tasks
- Legal research and writing (with an emphasis on comparative laws and including the development of a publication-quality article for the Disaster Law Working Paper Series).
- Organization of workshops and conferences.
- Development of communications products (including the programme’s web pages, social media, news service, newsletter).
- Maintenance of the DLP legal database.
- Support to the DLP’s regional representatives.
Key requirements
- Completed university degree in law and advanced study in international or comparative law at the masters level required, preferably with a focus in environmental law, humanitarian affairs or other related topics.
- Familiarity with online research and standard office software required, and experience with page layout and/or web page design also valued.
- Excellent spoken and written English and legal writing skills required as is high-level capacity in at least one of the following languages: French, Spanish, Arabic, or Russian.
- Previous experience with the Red Cross and Red Crescent is valued.
How to apply:
Potential applicants are strongly recommended to consult the DLP’s web page at www.ifrc.org/dl to learn more about the programme before applying. Applications are accepted only through the IFRC’s “Jobnet” web page at https://jobnet.ifrc.org/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?jobinfo_uid_c=3438&va... . All applicants are expected to provide an unedited legal writing sample of no longer than 10 pages (which may be a portion of a longer work). This should be sent separately to disaster.law@ifrc.org with the applicant’s name and “DLP Internship” indicated in the subject line.
