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 Specialist
• 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 (masters degree or equivalent) in environmental law, international law, human rights or a related field.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree in law in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Prior experience working on international and/or national environmental law relating to pollution issues is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Prior experience working with the UN or similar international organizations is required.
• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
• Academic Qualifications: Clear and concise communication is desirable..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For the position advertised, fluency in English, (both oral and written) is required..

Skills

• The UNEP Law Division is the lead Division charged with carrying out the functions of UNEP in the field of environmental law, governance, and related policy issues, including those related to multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs).
• The activities of the Frontiers in Environmental Law Unit (FELU) in the Law Division are founded on the mission of UNEP to provide leadership and advice on matters related to international environmental law and emerging environmental law issues to governments and other stakeholders.
• The Unit is responsible for the progressive development of international environmental law and the promotion of environmental rule of law across the UN system.
• UNEP has been working on creating enabling and empowering environments to accelerate the transition towards circular and sustainable economies, thereby reducing pollution.
• In this regard, the development and implementation of policies and legislation play a pivotal role to enable a just transition.
• UNEP Law Division wishes to engage the services of a consultant to support the Divisions legal work on pollution, particularly to build on its efforts in delivering technical support to countries in the development and implementation of extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes, and to advance the policy/legal components of the UNEP Textiles and Plastics Initiatives.

Benefits

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

How to Apply