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.

Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the head of the Frontiers in Environmental Law Unit (FELU) of the Law Division, the consultant will undertake the following activities:
• Assess the governance regime of space pollution.

Qualifications/special skills

• Advance university degree in law is required.
• At least five years of experience in analyzing broad varieties of environmental legislation from different countries and different regions across the world, with demonstrated knowledge of e-waste legislation is required.
• Working experience with international organizations, including those in the United Nations system, or with academic institutions in the context of research and analysis of legislation from a variety of countries, analyzing and synthesizing information and designing recommendations, strong analytical skills, in particular in legal analysis, and expertise in independent research and review, are an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience in biodiversity, chemicals management and space pollution regulation is required.