Consultant

Duties and responsibilities.

Review the AMCEN Constitution and the rules of procedure as well all past AMCEN decisions relating to the rules of procedure with the view to identifying gaps and areas that need to be updated.
Review the practices of AMCEN in its meetings and deliberations, including, mode of meetings, membership, participation, voting arrangements, geographical scope, etc.
Review the United Nations Environment Programme (as Secretariat of AMCEN) rules of procedure and the African Union rules and practices with the view to identify gaps and practices in order to update the AMCEN rules of procedure.
Review the voting provisions as set out in part X and the general practices, with a view of identifying gaps in the election of AMCEN office holders and representatives.
Carry out the necessary consultations with key stakeholders, including the United Nations Environment Programme, African Union Commission, and other relevant institutions.
Present the draft review report to the AMCEN Bureau and the 19th ordinary session of AMCEN.

Qualifications/special skills

University degree in law, environmental policy or related field;
At least 5 years’ experience including working with an international organization.
Experience in handling conference procedures of international organizations is an added advantage.
An ability to work in a team with good communication skills.

Languages

A good command of and fluency (oral and written) in English.

Apply via :

careers.un.org