The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks an Environmental Governance and Policy Expert to coordinate the implementation of four projects in Kuwait. The role involves providing technical drafting, review, and quality assurance of national strategies and project outputs related to environmental governance, legal and institutional frameworks, and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs).
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in environmental governance, environmental law, institutional development, public policy, or implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) is required. Demonstrated experience in the preparation, drafting and/or technical review of national environmental strategies, action plans, legal or policy frameworks is required. Proven experience working with environmental governance frameworks, institutional arrangements, and legal and regulatory systems related to environmental management is required. Experience supporting implementation of, or reporting under, Multilateral Environmental Agreements, including familiarity with relevant international environmental governance processes is required. Knowledge of the environmental work in the West Asia region is desirable. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills is required. Ability to work independently is required.
Advanced degree (master’s or higher) in environmental law, environmental governance, public policy, international environmental law, sustainable development, or another closely related field. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. PHD degree is also desirable.
