About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

TheUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world’s environmental agenda, promotes coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Established in 1972, UNEP works with governments, civil society, businesses and other UN entities to address critical environmental challenges including climate change, ecosystem degradation, chemicals and waste management, and environmental governance. UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s mission in environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development. Working in Kenya, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Legal Affairs Consultant
• Grade:CON
• Location:Nairobi, Kenya
• Department:United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (LL.M.) in international law, public law, or a related field is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Excellent written and oral communication.
• Academic Qualifications: Sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.
• Language: Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
• Language: NOTE: ”Fluency” equals a rating of ”fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and ”Knowledge of” equals a rating of ”confident” in two of the four areas..
• Provide legal advice on administrative and procedural matters, including support for management evaluation or tribunal proceedings as required. 6.

Skills

• This position is in the Legal Unit of the Corporate Service Division at the Nairobi Duty Station and reports to the Head of Legal Unit of UN Environment Programme.
• The Legal Unit provides legal advice and services to the Executive Director and senior management, ensuring UNEPs operations are conducted on a sound legal basis.
• To address the growing complexity of legal matters, UNEP requires a Legal Consultant to support the Legal Unit in delivering high-quality legal advice and services.
• Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Legal Unit, the consultant will: 1.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex issues of international, institutional, administrative, and commercial law to support UNEPs operations. 2.
• Review, draft, and negotiate legal instrumentsincluding MOUs, PCAs, donor agreements, and consultancy contractsensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance with UN rules and UNEP policies. 3.
• Prepare clear, well-reasoned legal opinions, memoranda, and background papers on issues including privacy and data protection, implementation arrangements, and institutional law. 4.
• Identify and advise on potential legal and compliance risks, particularly in third-party arrangements, to support sound risk management. 5.
• Contribute to the servicing of the work of committees, task forces, and working groups by providing legal input and preparing related documentation. 7.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of legal templates, guidance materials, and knowledge management tools. 8.
• Contribute to internal capacity-building efforts and ensure that legal advice is practical and accessible to non-legal staff..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply