Protection Legal Officer — Erbil Sub-Delegation
201-500 employees
0 Applicants · 15 Views
· Posted 23 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Erbil, Iraq 
Compensation:
IQD4,500,000 - IQD7,500,000/year
Position:
Mid
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
International Human Rights
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
Jun 18, 2026
Job Description
Protection Legal Officer — ICRC, Erbil
The ICRC Erbil sub-delegation is seeking a Protection Legal Officer to support detention monitoring, civilian protection, and restoring family links activities in the Kurdistan Region and disputed territories of northern Iraq.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detention visits and monitor conditions of detention in Kurdistan Region facilities
- Engage with Kurdish security forces (Asayish) and Peshmerga on protection matters
- Support the restoring family links (RFL) program for displaced populations
- Provide legal analysis on detention-related legislation in Kurdistan Region
- Draft protection reports, recommendations, and briefing notes
- Coordinate with other humanitarian organizations on protection issues in northern Iraq
Requirements
- Law degree with focus on international humanitarian law, human rights, or criminal justice
- 2-5 years of experience in protection, human rights monitoring, or detention oversight
- Understanding of the Kurdistan Region legal and security framework
- Fluency in English and Kurdish (Sorani); Arabic is an asset
- Experience in humanitarian settings preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
Compensation
IQD4,500,000 - IQD7,500,000/year
Practice Area
International Human Rights
Position
Mid
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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