Environmental Law and Policy Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the provision of substantive environmental law advice to the Division Director:
• Draft, review and analyse policy papers, reports and other documents on issues related to the work of the Division in particular, on environmental rule of law, MEAs, and emerging environmental law and policy issues, and prepare recommendations for consideration by the Director.
• Prepare substantive reports and briefing notes for the Director for use at conferences and meetings.
• Draft, review and finalize policy statements and speeches on environmental issues for use by the Director.
• Support coordination of the follow-up functions for the Director and ensure that the required actions are taken, deadlines are met, and quick responses are provided.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree (Master’s, or higher degree ) in environmental law, environmental policy, environmental sciences, or related field is required. A minimum of 2 years of progressive working experience in environmental law, environmental policy, environmental sciences or a related field is required. Excellent research and drafting skills of environmental law and policy documents is required. Excellent organization and consultation management is required. Direct working experience in environmental law is required.