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:Environmental Law Specialist
• Grade:CON
• Location:Nairobi (Remote work possible)
• Department:United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree (masters or equivalent) in Environmental Law is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. – A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in areas related to environmental law is required. – Work experience on environmental rights, right to participation, public information and access to justice is desirable. – Work experience supporting parliamentarians on environmental matters is desirable..
• Fluency in oral and written English is required. – Fluency in oral and written Spanish is required.

Skills

• UNEP is the United Nations systems lead entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level.
• UNEPs Law Division works with countries around the world to develop, implement and promote legal and institutional frameworks for environmental management and sustainable development.
• Montevideo Programme V aims to support enhanced capacity-building for increased effectiveness of environmental law for all stakeholders at all levels.
• The Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO) is a regional, permanent, and autonomous organization composed of the national parliaments of Latin America and the Caribbean.
• It serves as a forum for political dialogue, legislative cooperation, and democratic strengthening across the region.
• PARLATINO promotes integration, human rights, and sustainable development through coordinated legislative initiatives and partnerships.
• Within the framework of ongoing collaboration between PARLATINO and UNEP, UNEP will support the PARLATINO Presidency in developing a proposed Parliamentary Charter for Climate Action to be discussed and endorsed by PARLATINO members in April 2026.
• The PARLATINO Presidency has requested UNEP to provide international technical expertise for the development of a Parliamentary Charter for Climate Action and Sustainability.

Benefits

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

How to Apply