Consultant - Human Rights and Environment
vor 2 Wochen
Result of Service
The work of the IMG on Human Rights and the Environment is effectively supported.
Work Location
Homebased
Expected duration
3 months (January to March 2023)
**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. The secretariat for the Geneva-based Environment Management Group (EMG) is provided by UNEP. It aims to enhance coordination and collaboration in the field of environment and human settlements within the UN system. The EMG includes amongst its members the specialized agencies, funds and programmes of the UN system and the secretariats of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs).
The 26th Senior Officials Meeting of UN Environment Management Group (EMG) agreed on the establishment and management of a new Issue Management Group on Human Rights and the Environment with the purpose to integrate the human right to a healthy environment in the work of the UN ensuring a coherent, rights-based approach to environmental action throughout the UN system. The EMG Secretariat was requested to facilitate the establishment of the IMG and to support its work.
The EMG Secretariat is seeking a consultant to support the work of the Issue Management Group on Human Rights and the Environment by preparing and facilitating its meetings, preparing respective technical papers, documents and reports and acting as the contact person for the group.
Expected Outputs:
1.Finalize the UN system-wide guidance note on integrating human rights into National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs).
2.Develop a comprehensive outline for the 3-year work plan for the IMG, taking into account other EMG and intergovernmental processes.
Duties and responsibilities:
Tasks will include but not be limited to:
1.Conducting research and organizing discussions with the IMG members to finalize the guidance for NBSAPs.
2.Developing a zero draft of the 3-year IMG workplan outline.
3.Organizing three consultative meetings with the relevant UN system entities to discuss and further refine the draft outline.
4.Facilitating the approval of the outline at the official meeting of the IMG.
Qualifications/special skills
**Education**:
An advanced university degree in the area of law, environmental science, sustainable development, political science, international relations, social sciences or business administration is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant proven professional work experience in human rights, environmental affairs, political affairs, international relations, law or related area is required. Experience of working with the United Nations in the area of human rights and environmental law/policy experience is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the languages of the UN Secretariat. For the advertised post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge other UN languages would be an additional advantage.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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