United Nations Environment Programme Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya
United Nations Environment Programme Legal 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.
UNEP's Law Division is the lead Division charged with carrying out the functions of UNEP in the field of environmental law and environmental governance. The Law Division promotes the contribution of the environmental dimension of sustainable development through law, national and international governance and related policy issues, including those related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs).
The Law Division also leads UNEP's role as secretariat to the Fifth Montevideo Programme on the Development and Periodic Review of Environmental Law (Montevideo Programme V). Montevideo Programme V is a ten-year intergovernmental programme adopted by the UN Environment Assembly at its fourth meeting in March 2019. The Programme promotes the environmental rule of law, strengthens related capacities in countries, and contributes to the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The position is located in the Nature and Land Section, Law Division in Nairobi, Kenya. Under the direct supervision of the Head of Section, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties.
Responsibilities
Handle a range of issues related to environmental law, such as environmental rule of law, the progressive development of international environmental law, human rights and the environment, and environmental crime, with a particular focus on biodiversity and nature-related law.
Conduct extensive legal research and analysis in the field of environmental law and prepare studies, comparative studies, briefs, reports and correspondence.
Undertake basic or extensive review of legal documents, instruments, and other materials, identifying important issues, similarities and inconsistencies.
Prepare or assist in the preparation of background papers, studies, reports, legislative texts, commentaries, and teaching materials in the field of international environmental law.
Prepare or assist in the preparation of legal opinions and advice on a wide range of international and national environmental law issues, including matters relating to the United Nations Charter, Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), and UNEA resolutions and decisions.
Provide legal advice on the interpretation and application of national and international environmental law matters.
Service or assist senior colleagues in servicing diplomatic conferences, commissions, committees, task forces, expert groups and other bodies, including preparation of background materials, summaries of issues and views of delegations, and meeting reports.
Prepare or assist in the preparation of agreements and contracts with governments, non-governmental organizations and other public and private entities.
Administer programmes of legal technical assistance, notably under the Law and Environment Assistance Platform (LEAP), and capacity-building activities for enforcement networks, including judiciary and customs authorities.
Prepare or assist with the preparation of environmental law seminars, symposia and lectures on various legal issues.
Collect and analyze
data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables, reports and data visualizations.
Prepare reports, presentations and analytical products to support planning, decision-making and reporting.
Provide guidance to more junior staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism
Knowledge of and ability to apply legal principles, concepts, procedures and terminology in international and environmental law.
Knowledge of legal research sources and ability to conduct legal research and analysis on a wide range of issues.
Knowledge of civil law and/or common law legal systems and principles.
Ability to interpret and apply legislative instruments and develop recommendations and legal opinions.
Ability to draft legal papers 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.
Communication
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
Listens to others and responds appropriately.
Tailors communication style and format to the audience.
Demonstrates openness in sharing information.
Planning and Organizing
Develops clear goals consistent with agreed strategies.
Identifies priority activities and assignments.
Allocates resources effectively and monitors progress.
Anticipates risks and develops contingency plans.
Uses time efficiently.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree, Doctorate degree or equivalent) in International Law, preferably Environmental Law or International Environmental Law, or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in Law combined with two (2) additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Successful completion of degree or non-degree programmes in Data Analytics, Business Analytics or Data Science is an advantage.
Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing, is required.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience working at the international level in environmental law is desirable.
Experience in professional legal work relating to international environmental law, particularly biodiversity law, is desirable.
Experience within the United Nations system or a similar international organization 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.
French or Spanish is desirable.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Environment Programme Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya
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