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Humanitarian Affairs Adviser 2 Job ICRC

International Committee of the Red Cross
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Live
Full Time
Mid Level
Legal
Posted about 4 hours ago (27 Oct 2026) Updated about 4 hours ago

Job Description

The Humanitarian Affairs Adviser provides legal and policy guidance to support the ICRC’s humanitarian operations. The role involves analyzing legal frameworks, advising field teams, and contributing to the development of humanitarian policies. Candidates should possess a relevant legal qualification and experience in humanitarian contexts.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • • Relevant degree in law, humanitarian affairs, or a related field
  • • Experience working in humanitarian or legal environments
  • • Strong analytical and communication skills

Required Skills

Responsibilities

  • • Analyze international humanitarian law and provide advice to operational teams
  • • Draft and review policy documents, guidelines, and legal memoranda
  • • Support field missions with legal risk assessments and compliance checks
  • • Liaise with external partners, governments, and NGOs on humanitarian issues
  • • Contribute to training programmes on humanitarian law and policy