National Environmental Law Expert

United Nations - UN | Consultant | United Nations Environment Programme
Closing: 12 Mar 2026 7 days remaining
Location: Nairobi; REMOTE

Overview

The consultancy will support the development of robust decision-making governance arrangements to implement the updated NDC by reviewing legal and policy frameworks, drafting legislative proposals, and providing training.

Tasks Summary
  • Carry out a baseline mapping and analysis of the policy, legislative, and institutional framework governing climate change in Seychelles.
  • Develop a report on key findings and recommendations for strengthening legislative and institutional frameworks for climate change.
  • Provide technical legal support to the Government of Seychelles in the organisation and execution of stakeholder consultations.
  • Prepare draft legislative provisions with a view to implementing the recommendations.
  • Develop and execute tailored training workshops for targeted government agencies.
  • Participate in regular meetings with the Government of Seychelles on project activities and progress.
  • Communicate periodically with UNEP focal points to update on progress and milestones.
Experience Requirements

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in environmental law and climate change is required. Proven experience in reviewing legal and policy frameworks and drafting recommendations is required. Experience working in Seychelles or comparable African Small Island Developing States (SIDS) contexts is required. Experience in legislative drafting; Experience in climate change policy review and development are desirable. Background in institutional governance reform and implementation of international environmental agreements is desirable. Experience in conducting consultations and delivering capacity-building activities is an asset.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, environmental law and/or administrative law, preferably with a focus on climate change and agriculture is required. A first-level university degree with additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

Languages Preferred: Fluency in French is desirable.

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Work Modality: Home-based

Remuneration:

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