Environmental Law Specialist
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a home-based, part-time Environmental Law Specialist to provide legal and policy guidance for Panama's Nature Pledge implementation.
- Role
- Environmental Law Specialist
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- Home-based
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Legal
- Apply by
- 2026-07-04
The role
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking an international consultant to provide technical legal and policy advice to the Government of Panama. The role focuses on implementing the 'Nature Pledge' by drafting the necessary administrative, governance, and regulatory instruments. The successful candidate will facilitate stakeholder consultations and create a roadmap to integrate environmental law into national frameworks. This project aims to improve institutional coherence regarding the Rio Conventions.
What you'll do
- Advise on legal frameworks for the adoption of the Nature Pledge administrative instruments.
- Assess existing governance models for integration into the CONACLABIT committee.
- Facilitate consultations with national stakeholders and document key consensus and revisions.
- Prepare a final consolidated report and roadmap for next steps.
- Develop presentations for UN Country Teams and government representatives.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in Environmental, Administrative, or Public International Law.
- Minimum of two years of professional experience in environmental or administrative law.
- Verifiable experience drafting high-level regulatory instruments and executive decrees.
- Proven experience in designing multi-stakeholder governance forums.
- Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this position is home-based.
What is the duration of this contract?
This is a part-time consultancy expected to last for a duration of 4 months.
When is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this position is 07/04.
Are there specific language requirements?
Yes, fluency in both oral and written English and Spanish is required for this role.
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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