Legal Officer
On-site · Yangon, Yangon, Myanmar
Job Summary
Legal Officer based in Yangon with frequent travel to sub-sites. Provides legal advice on national and international frameworks focusing on international humanitarian law (IHL) and operational needs, drafts legal analyses and delegation documents, monitors IHL developments, develops and executes IHL promotion strategies, conducts independent legal research, undertakes field missions to deliver legal support and training, builds a network of partners, represents the delegation externally, delivers IHL presentations, and assists with translation of legal documents (English–Myanmar). Requires a Master’s-level law degree with strong IHL training, minimum 2 years of relevant international or NGO experience, fluency in English and Myanmar, willingness for field missions, and excellent drafting, presentation, and ICT skills.
Required Qualifications
- University degree (Master's or equivalent) in International Law, IHL, Human Rights Law, or a related legal field, with specialized training in IHL, international criminal law, or refugee law strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated academic foundation in legal research, legal writing, comparative legal analysis, and the intersection of national and international legal frameworks.
- Minimum 2 professional legal experience with an international organization, NGO, government body, or in armed conflict/emergency contexts.
- In-depth knowledge of IHL and Myanmar's domestic legal framework; fluency in English and Myanmar (written and spoken) with legal drafting and translation proficiency.
- Willingness to undertake frequent field missions and proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders (government, military, civil society, academic, religious circles).
- Strong presentation, facilitation, and report-writing skills, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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