The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. In this role, the National Environmental Law Expert will provide technical legal support to the Government of Seychelles to strengthen its climate change governance. This involves analyzing existing policy and institutional frameworks, identifying gaps, and drafting legislative provisions to implement strategic recommendations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry out a baseline mapping and analysis of the policy, legislative (laws, decrees, and regulations) and institutional framework governing climate change in Seychelles, with specific reference to national priority sectors.
- Assess legislative provisions for subnational governance structures (District Administrative Offices), including their mandates and responsibilities related to local climate action and risk management.
- Develop a report on key findings and recommendations for strengthening legislative and institutional frameworks for climate change in collaboration with UNEP and the Government of Seychelles.
- Provide technical legal support in the organization and execution of stakeholder consultations and integrate feedback into findings.
- Prepare draft legislative provisions aimed at implementing recommendations in collaboration with relevant government stakeholders.
- Develop and execute tailored training workshops for targeted government agencies on key climate change responsibilities under national law.
- 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.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: 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. A first-level university degree with an additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
- Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in environmental law and climate change is required.
- Technical Skills: Proven experience in reviewing legal and policy frameworks and drafting recommendations. Strong analytical and policy drafting skills, particularly in the climate change and agriculture sectors.
- Regional Expertise: Experience working in Seychelles or comparable African Small Island Developing States (SIDS) contexts is required.
- Language: Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills in both English and French are required.
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with government institutions and stakeholders.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the official United Nations careers portal. Follow the application link provided below to submit your CV and required documentation.
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