Deputy Director, Programme
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi is hiring a senior Deputy Director, Programme with advanced knowledge of international law and experience in international environmental law.
- Role
- Deputy Director, Programme
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- NAIROBI
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Deputy Director, Programme position at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi involves managing the Law Division, providing legal advice, and promoting international environmental law and governance.
What you'll do
- Support the Director in the management and administration of the Division
- Serve as Principal Legal Advisor
- Promote and catalyze actions by Governments for their implementation of internationally agreed environmental goals and objectives
- Direct staff to analyze emerging and important policy issues in the environmental dimension of sustainable development
- Oversee the planning, monitoring and implementation of the administration of human resources
- Serve as the legal advisor for intergovernmental meetings and conferences
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in international law, international environmental law or related fields
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in development and implementation of international law
- Experience at the international level, at least five (5) years of which should be at the United Nations or a similar international organization
- Experience in financial and human resources management in the United Nations or other similar international organizations
- Experience in institutional legal matters related to managing legal processes of international organizations
- Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
What is the compensation package?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in international law, international environmental law or related fields, and at least fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in development and implementation of international law.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the United Nations recruitment platform, inspira.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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