Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Head of the
International Rules and Procedures Unit and Head of the Environmental Rule of
Law Branch, the consultant will:
- Provide legal advice on the mandate and international status
of UNEP, its Governing Bodies, its rules of procedure and UN resolutions
that are applicable to its work.
- Provide legal support to UNEP Divisions and Offices concerning
implementation of outcomes of the sixth session of the United Nations
Environment Assembly (UNEA 6)
- Provide legal support to subsidiary processes of UNEA 6,
including the Committee of Permanent Representatives and ad hoc open ended
working group to prepare proposals on a science policy panel on chemicals
and waste and to prevent pollution.
- Conduct research into and provide advice on questions of
public international law, international environmental law and related
questions including provisions of the UN Charter, other UN organs, UN
Conventions and Treaties and other international organizations.
Qualifications/special skills
- An advanced university degree (master’s degree, or equivalent)
in international law, international environmental law, or related field is
required.
- A first-level degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the
specified fields of studies with two (2) additional years of relevant work
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A minimum of two years of progressive working experience in
international law, environmental law, environmental policy, or a related
field is required.
- Experience in institutional legal matters related to managing
legal processes of international organizations is desirable.
- Experience at the international level, including with United
Nations system organizations, or with international science-policy making
bodies is desirable.
- Excellent research and drafting skills. Excellent organization
and consultation management.
- Direct working experience in environmental law or
environmental policy
How To Apply