Legal Specialist

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support sustainable policy and regulatory outcomes.
• Develop knowledge products and tools for legal assistance and capacity-building.
• Provide legal and technical support to strengthen environmental policies and laws in developing countries.
• Assist in programme planning, monitoring, reporting, and coordination.
• Support preparation of project concepts and proposals with legal and policy inputs.
• Help develop and deliver training programmes on international best practices and legislative approaches.
• Review legal documents and prepare presentations, reports, and other written materials on pollution-related environmental law.
• Collect and analyse legal, policy, and programme information to identify trends and support decision-making.

• Hold an advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in environmental law, international law, human rights, or related field, or a first-level law degree with 2 additional years of qualifying experience.
• Have at least five years of progressively responsible experience in law, including legal analysis, research, and writing.
• Possess prior experience in international or national environmental law related to pollution.
• Demonstrate excellent research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required.
• Experience working with the UN or similar international organisations is desirable.
• At least two years of experience in data analytics or related fields is desirable.
• Knowledge of French or another official UN language is an asset.

Apply through the employer's official contact before Saturday, 31 October 2026.