Environmental Law and Governance Specialist

Overview

Consultancy to assess and strengthen environmental law and governance frameworks for investment readiness in critical energy transition minerals in Zambia.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft a report on gaps and needs of Zambia’s policies, legislative and institutional frameworks related to investment readiness in critical energy transition minerals.
• Develop recommendations for strengthening Zambia’s policy, legislative and institutional frameworks for investment readiness in CETM.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and validation workshops with national and local stakeholders and partners.
• Draft a report on specific recommendations for enhancement of the policy package.
• Provide regular updates on the progress of the activities to UNEP.

Required Experience

At least five years of experience in environmental law and policy as well as proven experience with environmental regulation and mining activities in Africa, including research and analysis. Working experience with international organizations, including those in the United Nations system, or with academic institutions in the context of research and analysis, in particular in legal analysis, and expertise in independent research and review, are an advantage.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental law, environmental policy, mining policy or sustainable development is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in environmental law may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

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