Consultoría jurídica sobre REDD+, salvaguardas e institucionalidad ambiental
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is seeking a Legal Consultant to develop strategic legal inputs for the REDD+ mechanism in Paraguay, including updating legal frameworks related to environmental and social safeguards, drafting decrees for the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MADES), and examining the legal aspects of carbon market standards.
- Role
- Consultoría jurídica sobre REDD+, salvaguardas e institucionalidad ambiental
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Location
- Home Based, with periodic meetings at MADES offices in Asunción, Paraguay
- Work setup
- On-site
- Category
- Legal
The role
The job involves developing legal documents to support the REDD+ mechanism in Paraguay, including analyzing and updating legal frameworks related to environmental and social safeguards, drafting a decree for the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MADES), and examining the legal aspects of carbon market standards.
What you'll do
- Analyze and update the legal framework applicable to national interpretations of REDD+ environmental and social safeguards
- Draft a decree for the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MADES) with emphasis on modernization, visibility, and clarification of competencies related to REDD+ and cross-cutting approaches
- Examine the legal aspects of homologating international carbon market standards in Paraguay
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in Law or related fields is required
- 2 years of professional experience in environmental law, institutional regulation, or climate policy analysis is required
- Experience in drafting decrees, regulations, normative proposals, legal opinions, or regulatory frameworks is required
- Desired: Experience with the legal and institutional framework of Paraguay
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where will this job be located?
The position is home-based, but requires periodic meetings at MADES offices in Asunción, Paraguay.
What is the compensation for this role?
Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.
How can I apply for this position?
Applications should be submitted through the UN Inspira platform by July 31, 2026.
What is the expected duration of this contract?
The expected duration of the contract is 3 months and 16 days.
How to apply
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