Environmental Lawyer/Natural Resource Lawyer
United Nations Environment Programme · FREETOWN · Apply by October 22, 2026
About this role
Result of Service The key deliverables of the consultancy include; I. Inception Report, including methodology, work plan, stakeholder mapping II. Legal and Institutional Review Report III. First Draft ABS Regulations, including schedules and forms IV. Draft Operational Guidelines, including permit systems, PIC/MAT procedures V. Stakeholder Consultation Report VI. Revised Draft Regulations, including integrating stakeholders’ input. Work Location Remote Expected duration 3 months Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global 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 global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP’s Ecosystems Division engages with governments and other partners to develop and promote ecosystem-based solutions…