DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PROGRAMME, D1

Org. Setting and Reporting 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. UNEP’s Law Division is the lead Division charged with carrying out the functions of UNEP in the field of environmental law and environmental governance. The Law Division promotes the contribution of environmental dimension of sustainable development through law, national and international governance and related policy issues, including those related to multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs). To fulfil its mandate, the Law Division's work focuses on: leading the international community in the progressive development of environmental law; strengthening international environmental governance; supporting States in the development and implementation of legal, institutional and policy measures that address emerging and important environmental challenges; facilitating cooperation and coordination among UNEP, in implementing the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals and goals of MEAs; and facilitating policy dialogue among States on issues relating to international environmental law and governance. This position is located in UNEP's Law Division, Nairobi. Under the direct supervision of the Director Law division, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Responsibilities Competencies Education Job
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