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Job Title:
Legal Specialist
Employer:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Location:
Nairobi
Country:
Kenya
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Legal Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Thursday, 1 January 2026

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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the UN's leading global authority on the environment, established in 1972 to coordinate environmental action, provide scientific guidance, and promote sustainable development, tackling crises in climate, nature loss, and pollution by enabling international agreements and fostering partnerships among governments, civil society, and the private sector. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP drives policy, implements projects, and supports countries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through initiatives in areas like ecosystem restoration, clean energy, and chemical management, ensuring a healthier planet for future generations.

Full-time

Deadline: 

1 Jan 2026

Legal Specialist Job at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Job Description

Under the guidance of the Acting Head of the Frontiers in Environmental Law Unit and in consultation with the Industry and Economy Division, the consultant is expected to:

  • build on existing research and analysis to synthesize key insights and learnings on EPR design and implementation across sectors.
  • organize and assist in the organization of dialogues to facilitate the exchanges of experience and lessons learned among governments on EPR design and implementation.
  • document and support the dissemination of key findings from the EPR-related work.
  • support project proposals and knowledge products development on textile regulations and laws.
  • provide legal support for the scoping and development of textiles policies in targeted developing countries;
  • develop and deliver trainings for policymakers and other stakeholders on best practices and examples of textiles laws and regulations to support countries to transition towards a circular and sustainable economy.
  • undertake basic or extensive review of legal documents, instruments, and other materials on environmental law matters, with a focus on pollution-related legal issues; and prepare or assist in the preparation of presentations, background papers, briefs, reports and correspondence on environmental law matters, with a focus on pollution-related legal issues.


Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • build on existing research and analysis to synthesize key insights and learnings on EPR design and implementation across sectors.
  • organize and assist in the organization of dialogues to facilitate the exchanges of experience and lessons learned among governments on EPR design and implementation.
  • document and support the dissemination of key findings from the EPR-related work.
  • support project proposals and knowledge products development on textile regulations and laws.
  • provide legal support for the scoping and development of textiles policies in targeted developing countries;
  • develop and deliver trainings for policymakers and other stakeholders on best practices and examples of textiles laws and regulations to support countries to transition towards a circular and sustainable economy.
  • undertake basic or extensive review of legal documents, instruments, and other materials on environmental law matters, with a focus on pollution-related legal issues; and prepare or assist in the preparation of presentations, background papers, briefs, reports and correspondence on environmental law matters, with a focus on pollution-related legal issues.


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