United Nations Environment Programme Legal and Risk Officer Jobs in Kenya
United Nations Environment Programme Legal and Risk Officer Jobs in Kenya;The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global 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 global environment.
This position is located in the Executive Office of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Staff and works in close coordination and collaboration with relevant offices.
Responsibilities
Conduct and Discipline
Coordinate awareness initiatives and facilitate training, with support from the Corporate Services Division, to ensure all personnel understand their conduct obligations, with a focus on discrimination, harassment and abuse of authority.
Serve as an initial point of contact for the receipt of concerns of misconduct related to UNEP personnel and provide preliminary procedural information and guidance.
Conduct initial assessments and advise complainants on appropriate mechanisms to address allegations.
Maintain confidential records relating to conduct and discipline matters within UNEP.
Support the identification of emerging trends and contribute to the preparation of periodic reports, including the Annual Report on Conduct and Discipline.
Provide legal advice to the Executive Director on conduct and discipline matters, including recommendations to address systemic issues.
Liaise and coordinate with UNEP offices and relevant UN Secretariat entities on conduct and discipline matters.
Fulfil the responsibilities of the Conduct and Discipline Focal Point in accordance with ST/SGB/2019/8.
Risk Management
Support the Chief Risk Officer, alternate officers, and the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Secretariat in implementing UNEP’s ERM framework.
Prepare and compile documentation and guidance materials for ERM Committee meetings.
Provide administrative, analytical and coordination support concerning risk prioritization and mitigation measures.
Support preparation of periodic risk reports for the Executive Director, Senior Management Team, ERM Committee and governing bodies.
Update risk management tools in line with United Nations Secretariat standards.
Collaborate with internal audit, ethics, legal, compliance and programme quality assurance functions.
Support initiatives promoting a risk-aware culture across UNEP through training, communication and engagement activities.
Contribute to capacity-building initiatives on risk identification and management.
Grievance Redress
Support monitoring and receipt of complaints under UNEP’s Stakeholder Response Mechanism.
Undertake initial eligibility screening of complaints for further review.
Provide analysis and advice on protective measures to minimize retaliation risks against complainants and participants.
Explain Stakeholder Response Mechanism processes to affected persons, complainants and stakeholders.
Maintain and update a roster of independent experts and consultants supporting compliance reviews and dispute-resolution processes.
Prepare terms of reference and provide coordination and administrative support to consultants.
Support preparation of reports and recommendations arising from compliance reviews and dispute-resolution processes.
Monitor and document implementation of decisions arising from grievance review processes.
Maintain information on the Stakeholder Response Mechanism website and Case Registry.
Support processing, tracking, documentation and archiving of cases through the Case Management System.
Contribute to annual reporting on stakeholder complaints and lessons learned.
Support the review and updating of policies and procedures relating to the Stakeholder Response Mechanism.
Collect and analyze data to identify trends and provide insights using graphs, charts, tables, reports and data visualizations.
Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism
Knowledge of legal principles, concepts, procedures and terminology required for review and processing of legal documents.
Knowledge of legal research methods and sources.
Knowledge of civil law and/or common law systems
and principles.
Ability to interpret and apply legislative instruments and provide legal opinions and recommendations.
Ability to draft legal documents and work effectively under pressure.
Ability to exercise sound legal judgment.
Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making.
Commitment to professionalism, accountability and gender equality.
Planning and Organizing
Develops clear goals consistent with agreed strategies.
Identifies priority activities and assignments.
Allocates resources and time effectively.
Anticipates risks and develops contingency plans.
Monitors progress and adjusts plans as necessary.
Client Orientation
Understands client needs and perspectives.
Establishes productive partnerships based on trust and respect.
Provides appropriate solutions to client needs.
Anticipates challenges and keeps clients informed.
Delivers services within agreed timelines.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Law or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
Successful completion of degree or non-degree programmes in Data Analytics, Business Analytics or Data Science is desirable.
Job-Specific Qualification
Academic or professional training in Administrative Law, Environmental and Social Safeguards, Conduct and Discipline, Enterprise Risk Management, Grievance Redress, Dispute Resolution, Compliance, or related fields is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in legal work, advisory services, compliance, administration, programme management, or a related field is required.
Experience supporting work in conduct and discipline, enterprise risk management, grievance redress or accountability mechanisms, environmental and social safeguards, ethics, compliance, or human resources policy is required.
Experience gathering and analyzing information, preparing legal or policy advice, drafting reports and recommendations, and supporting resolution of complex or sensitive matters is desirable.
Experience working on confidential or sensitive cases and applying information-management and data-protection requirements is desirable.
Experience supporting coordination among legal, human resources, ethics, oversight, risk management, programme, or compliance functions is desirable.
Experience with stakeholder grievance mechanisms, dispute-resolution processes, compliance reviews, or environmental and social accountability frameworks is desirable.
Experience in the United Nations Common System or a comparable international, intergovernmental, public-sector, or non-profit organization is desirable.
Experience working in a multicultural setting is desirable.
Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or a related area is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For this position, English is required.
Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Russian, Spanish, or French is desirable.
English: UN Level II (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking).
Arabic: UN Level II (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) – desirable.
Chinese (Mandarin): UN Level II (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) – desirable.
Russian: UN Level II (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) – desirable.
Spanish: UN Level I Reading; UN Level II Writing, Listening and Speaking – desirable.
French: UN Level II (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) – desirable.
How to apply
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