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Legal and Risk Officer

Category

Lawyer

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/26/2026
24 days left

Employer / Company

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) logo
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
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Description (Public)

UNEP seeks a Legal and Risk Officer (P-3) located in the Executive Office of UNEP in Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Staff and works in close coordination with relevant offices on risk management, conduct and discipline, compliance and legal advisory matters.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Update risk-management tools in line with United Nations Secretariat standards
  • Support conduct and discipline, grievance redress and accountability mechanisms
  • Provide legal research, analysis and advisory support on compliance and administrative matters
  • Maintain and update a roster of independent experts and consultants
  • Support enterprise risk management and internal control processes

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in law or a related field
  • A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in legal advisory services, compliance, administration or programme management
  • Experience in conduct and discipline, enterprise risk management or accountability mechanisms

Skills & Competencies:

  • Professionalism, integrity and accountability
  • Strong legal drafting, analytical and coordination skills
  • Excellent command of English

How to Apply

About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.

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