LEGAL AND RISK OFFICER, P3
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a mid-level Legal and Risk Officer (P3) in Nairobi, Kenya, to coordinate awareness initiatives, manage risk reports, and assist in the Stakeholder Response Mechanism. The position is fixed-term limited and requires an advanced university degree and at least five years of relevant experience.
- Role
- LEGAL AND RISK OFFICER, P3
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- NAIROBI, Kenya
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Legal
The role
The incumbent will coordinate awareness initiatives, facilitate training, and serve as an initial point of contact for misconduct related to UNEP personnel. They will also support the Chief Risk Officer, manage risk reports, and assist in the Stakeholder Response Mechanism.
What you'll do
- coordinate awareness initiatives and facilitate training
- serve as an initial point of contact for misconduct related to UNEP personnel
- support the Chief Risk Officer and contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of UNEP’s ERM framework
- support the Stakeholder Response Mechanism
- collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns
What it takes
- advanced university degree in law or related field
- at least five years of progressively responsible professional legal experience
- experience in supporting work in one or more of the following areas: conduct and discipline, enterprise risk management, grievance redress or accountability mechanisms, environmental and social safeguards, ethics, compliance or human resources policy
- knowledge of legal principles, concepts and procedures and terminology for review, examination, and processing of a range of legal documents
- ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
The key qualifications required include an advanced university degree in law or related field, at least five years of relevant experience, and knowledge of legal principles and procedures.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by the deadline of October 9, 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office and requires the incumbent to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
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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