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About:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global authority on the environment. UNEP’s mission is to inspire, inform, and enable nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. For over 50 years, UNEP has worked with governments, civil society, the private sector and UN entities to address humanity’s most pressing environmental challenges – from restoring the ozone layer to protecting the world’s seas and promoting a green, inclusive economy. UNEP is driving transformational change by drilling down on the root causes of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss and pollution. UNEP’s work is focused on helping countries transition to low-carbon and resource-efficient economies, strengthening environmental governance and law, safeguarding ecosystems, and providing evidence-based data to inform policy decisions.
Role:
Legal Specialist
Location:
Remote, from Buenos Aires, Argentina
Qualifications:
- A University degree preferably in Law, Environmental sciences, Engineering, Biology or a closely related area is required.
- At least 2 years of experience in projects related to environment and/or climate change is required.
- At least 3 years of experience in legal field is required.
- At least 2 years of experience working at the national level is required.
- At least 2 years of experience participating in the elaboration of plans or strategies related to environmental issues is desirable.
- An understanding of climate change policy, transparency, and MRV within the Government of Argentina and the associated stakeholders would be an advantage is desirable.
Key Competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of global climate change policies with a strong understanding of Argentina’s climate change laws and policies is essential.
- Capability to identify, analyze, and actively participate in resolving issues and problems, including the ability to exercise judgement in the given context, plan tasks effectively, and manage conflicting priorities. A sense of pride in one’s work and achievements are crucial.
- Be conscientious and efficient in fulfilling commitments, adhering to deadlines, and delivering results. Motivated from professional rather than personal concerns. Persistence in the face of complex problems or challenges and maintaining composure in stressful situations are key attributes and practical experience using IT tools such as MS Office
Responsibilities:
The initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) aims to help governments build capacity to measure the effects of their policies and report progress publicly, thus fostering greater transparency, effectiveness, trust and ambition in climate policies worldwide. This initiative is piloted with 20 developing countries.
The Legal Adviser is needed in close collaboration with the others national consultants and the Project Manager Adviser with the support of national consultants of ICAT Argentina, to prepare the deliverables and outputs specified under the outcome “Evaluation of the impact of climate change response plans (PRCC) at the subnational level on the fulfilment of national mitigation targets (Outcome #2).
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply now (Click here)
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