Legal Consultant (Missing Persons)
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) seeks senior legal consultant to analyse and recommend how to address legal barriers faced by families of missing persons, particularly from the Marawi siege. The consultant will develop policy recommendations, engage with key stakeholders, and facilitate a government roundtable to promote a streamlined legal process.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct an in-depth assessment of legal challenges related to pensions, property rights, bank accounts, remarriage, and other issues.
- Engage with key government agencies, families of the Missing and legal practitioners to understand existing frameworks.
- Identify gaps and inconsistencies in current policies and procedures.
- Develop a roadmap to advocate for access to a recognized certificate of presumed death for the Missing Person cases related to the Marawi conflict (short-term) and for a “Certificate of Absence” or streamlined legal solution, long term.
- Facilitate discussions at a government roundtable to present recommendations, encourage implementation and achieve tangible commitments
REQUIRED PROFILE
- Expertise in family law, inheritance rights, banking law, and administrative procedures (especially to obtain any earned benefits from the government, etc.)
- Strong network with government decision makers and policy makers and deep understanding of the legal and administrative frameworks related to missing persons and persons affected by conflict and violence in the Philippines
- Preferably a former high-level government official with experience in legal frameworks
- Proven experience in government engagement and policy advocacy
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills
- Ability to facilitate high-level discussions
WHAT WE OFFER
- An opportunity to join the world’s largest humanitarian organization
- Competitive compensation for consultancy roles
- A multicultural team of humanitarian workers
Work location: Manila
Contract duration: 4 months
Contract Start Date: August to September 2025
How to apply
HOW TO APPLY
Email letter of intent to MAN_logistics_services@icrc.org
*Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is successfully filled.
The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. A valid NB clearance must be submitted once shortlisted.
To learn more about the ICRC in the Philippines, please visit our website www.icrc.org/ph and follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ICRCph.
