Environmental Lawyer/Natural Resource Lawyer
Quick answer
United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a remote junior Environmental Lawyer/Natural Resource Lawyer to draft and facilitate the validation and finalization of access and benefit-sharing regulations for Sierra Leone, in line with the Nagoya Protocol.
- Role
- Environmental Lawyer/Natural Resource Lawyer
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- FREETOWN, Sierra Leone
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Legal
The role
The consultant will assist the Government of Sierra Leone through its Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to draft and facilitate the validation and finalization of access and benefit-sharing regulations for Sierra Leone, in line with the Nagoya Protocol.
What you'll do
- Review existing national legal and institutional frameworks relevant to ABS
- Align the draft Regulations with the Nagoya Protocol
- Integrate ABS provisions into the framework of the Environment Protection Agency Act
- Develop detailed procedures, forms, and implementation guidelines
- Provide technical inputs and present draft findings during stakeholder consultations
- Ensure protection of traditional knowledge and community rights
What it takes
- Advanced Degree in environmental law, development law, natural resource management
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal drafting or environmental governance
- Experience with ABS framework and the Nagoya Protocol
- Strong knowledge of biodiversity conservation, intellectual property rights, and community rights
- Strong understanding of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF)
- Previous experience working with UNEP, UNDP or similar international organization
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote, but the work will be for the Government of Sierra Leone through its Environment Protection Agency (EPA).
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced degree in environmental law, development law, or natural resource management, and at least 5 years of experience in legal drafting or environmental governance.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the provided link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=285921&languageCd=ENG
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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