Legal and Policy Officer (Iraq) – Part‑time

About the role

Geneva Call is seeking a Legal and Policy Officer to provide legal and policy support to its Iraq mission. Working from the Baghdad office, the officer will help contextualise international humanitarian norms and contribute to the organisation’s efforts to protect civilians and promote respect for humanitarian law.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal and policy advice to the Iraq mission, ensuring alignment with Geneva Call’s focus areas such as protection of children, prohibition of sexual violence, and safeguarding civilian infrastructure.
• Lead the contextualisation of international humanitarian standards to the local context.
• Support the development and implementation of policies that advance the organisation’s humanitarian objectives.
• Collaborate with thematic advisors and programme teams to integrate legal considerations into project design and delivery.

Required profile

• Iraqi citizenship or a valid work permit for Iraq.
• Willingness to work part‑time (75%) on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

Required skills

What we offer

• Part‑time (75%) fixed‑term contract for 12 months.
• Opportunity to work with a neutral, impartial NGO dedicated to humanitarian protection.
• Based in Baghdad, with direct reporting to the Thematic Advisor.