Environmental Law and Policy Specialist at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The United Nations Environment Programme seeks an Environmental Law and Policy Specialist in Kenya. The role involves providing technical legal assistance, conducting research, drafting regulatory frameworks, and organizing workshops on pollution management in Asia and Africa. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in environmental law or policy, an advanced degree in a related field, and strong legal research and drafting skills.
Job Description



The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world’s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.




Environmental Law and Policy Specialist



Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Head of the MCDU, the Consultant will support delivery of technical legal assistance, capacity-building and information sharing: Chemicals and waste management and pollution:
Conduct research, review and analysis of international and regional instruments and select national frameworks on compliance and enforcement approaches to prevent, control, and manage pollution.
Draft guidance and model regulatory frameworks to prevent, control, and manage pollution (iii) Support with organization and conduct of a workshop on compliance and enforcement approaches to prevent, control, and manage pollution in Asia.
Support with organization and conduct of a workshop on compliance and enforcement approaches to prevent, control, and manage pollution in Africa. Qualifications/special skills

A minimum of two years of progressive experience in environmental law, environmental policy, international law, or sustainable development-related matters is required.
An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental law, environmental policy, or international law is required.
Experience in legal drafting and development of legal frameworks for environmental management is required.
Experience in technical legal assistance to countries in support of legal drafting and development of legal frameworks for environmental management is required. Excellent legal research and drafting skills. Excellent writing and communication skills. Strong analytical skills.
Demonstrated capacity to work in a consultative manner and drafting skills. Direct working experience in environmental law or environmental policy.