Oversee daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to company standards; develop and implement strategies to enhance productivity and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align projects with organizational goals and deliver timely results. Monitor performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and recommend corrective actions to optimize efficiency. Maintain compliance with industry regulations and internal policies while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Lead initiatives to streamline processes, reduce operational costs, and drive sustainable growth across departments.
Technical assistance and capacity-building implementation and support services are provided to enhance organizational effectiveness and sustainable growth. This role involves delivering specialized guidance, resources, and training to strengthen operational capabilities, foster skill development, and ensure long-term institutional resilience. Responsibilities include assessing needs, designing tailored solutions, and facilitating the adoption of best practices to achieve measurable improvements in performance and efficiency.
Administers programs focused on legal technical assistance and capacity-building initiatives in environmental law governance, aligning with the Montevideo Program and addressing sustainability and circularity. The role involves supporting the development of project proposals and facilitating resource mobilization to advance the implementation of decisions and recommendations from intergovernmental bodies, in partnership with UNEP’s substantive divisions.
Prepares or supports the drafting of agreements and contracts involving governmental bodies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other public and private stakeholders. Additionally, provides advisory services and demonstrates thought leadership.
Handles a variety of matters pertaining to environmental law and governance, constitutional, international, public, and administrative law, including the interpretation and application of multilateral environmental agreements (MEA’s) at the national level. Addresses synergies among MEA’s, as well as constitutive, legislative, and other instruments governing United Nations activities and operations, particularly those relevant to UNEP, in collaboration with senior Legal Officers and colleagues. Also addresses emerging issues, such as circularity across value chains, through consultation with relevant stakeholders across UNEP.
Drafts or contributes to the creation of preliminary versions of background papers, studies, reports, legislative documents, and accompanying analyses, as well as educational materials focused on environmental law and international law.
Prepares or collaborates in drafting legal opinions and counsel on diverse international public law and environmental law matters, encompassing the United Nations Charter, resolutions from the General Assembly and the United Nations Environment Assembly (NEA), as well as the interpretation and application of multilateral environmental agreements (MEA’s). This role involves addressing complex issues such as privileges and immunities, institutional questions, treaty law and practice, procedural challenges arising during engagements with United Nations bodies, and the constitutional and administrative framework of the Organization as it pertains to UNEP.
Organizes and participates in the development of environmental law seminars and symposia, delivering presentations on diverse legal topics during these gatherings.
Services or assists senior colleagues in managing intergovernmental meetings, negotiations, and conferences, as well as committees, expert groups, and other entities like the NEA. This role involves preparing background materials, summarizing key issues and delegation perspectives, and drafting meeting reports.
Provides counsel on administrative legal matters, offering expert guidance and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Delivers comprehensive research and analytical support to address complex legal inquiries and facilitate informed decision-making.
Conducts comprehensive legal research and analysis, producing detailed studies, comparative analyses, briefs, reports, and correspondence within the realm of environmental law and governance, with a particular focus on circularity across value chains.
Conducts a thorough examination of legal documents, instruments, or other materials to identify critical issues, key similarities, and potential inconsistencies, ranging from basic to comprehensive reviews.
The incumbent gathers and evaluates data to detect trends or patterns, delivering insights via graphs, charts, tables, and reports through data visualization techniques. These outputs support data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting activities.
Offers direction and support to less experienced team members.
Executes additional responsibilities as directed, encompassing any tasks deemed necessary by management to support operational objectives and maintain organizational efficiency.
Educational attainment of a high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a preference for candidates holding a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Equally, essential are practical experience in customer service roles and proficiency with standard office software applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication abilities, both written and verbal, to engage effectively with clients and team members. Additionally, organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously are critical for success in this position.
An advanced university degree, such as a Master’s degree or equivalent, in international environmental law or a closely related field—with relevant coursework in environmental law—is mandatory.
A first-level university degree, supplemented by relevant professional experience, may be considered equivalent to an advanced university degree.
Completion of degree and nondegree programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science is advantageous.
Seeking a candidate with a strong background in the relevant field, demonstrating at least [X] years of hands-on experience in [specific tasks or roles]. The ideal applicant will have successfully managed [key responsibilities or projects] in a fast-paced environment, showcasing expertise in [specific skills or technologies]. Prior experience in [industry or sector] is highly advantageous, as is familiarity with [particular tools, methodologies, or processes]. The role demands a proven ability to [specific achievement or competency], ensuring alignment with business objectives and team goals.
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in environmental law or governance, encompassing legal analysis, research, writing, or negotiation, is required within an international or multicultural context.
A minimum of three years of hands-on experience in project or program management within environmental governance, environmental law, sustainable development, or closely related fields is essential. Additionally, proven expertise in providing technical assistance and capacity-building initiatives specific to environmental law is mandatory.
Professional experience in legal matters pertaining to procedural or institutional affairs of intergovernmental organizations is essential.
Proficiency in sustainability and circularity principles within value chains is advantageous.
A minimum of two years of professional experience within the United Nations common system, an international organization, or an intergovernmental organization is preferred. Additionally, candidates with two or more years of experience in data analytics or a related field will be strongly considered.
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Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
Experience Required
5 years
