| Vacancy #: | 6214 |
| Unit: | Oceania Programme Coordination Unit |
| Organisation: | International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) |
| Location: | Oceania Regional Office, Suva, Fiji |
| Reporting to: | Head Environmental Legal Officer |
| Work percentage: | 100% |
| Grade: | P1 |
| Expected start date: | 01 March 2023 |
| Type of contract: | Fixed-term (17 months) |
| Closing date: | 27 December 2022 |
BACKGROUND
The Environmental Law Programme of IUCN is a well-developed programme that has an established comprehensive set of environmental law related activities in the Pacific. The aim of the programme is to promote unified approach to governance and legislation for the effective safeguard of the environment, natural resources and biodiversity in all countries in the Pacific. The Regional Implementation Plan and the Conference Outcomes Statement of the Inaugural IUCN Oceania Environmental Law Conference guides the four-year programme for the Environmental Law Programme for 2021-2024. It focuses on advancing the environmental rule of law in Oceania and especially the Pacific. In addition to this, the Environmental Law Programme aims to continue supporting all programmes across the Oceania Regional Office in managing contracts for project management and implementation.
The Environmental Law Programme sits under IUCN’s Pacific Centre for Environmental Governance. In the next four years, it aims to build a team that will implement its Programme. IUCN is an equal-opportunity employer and invests in its people. IUCN is looking for an Environmental Legal Officer that will support the Senior Environmental Legal Officer to build this team and implement its programme.
This position is locally engaged and reserved for Fijian citizens and relevant permit holders. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including women and people with disabilities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Scope of responsibilities
The Environmental Legal Officer will be expected to undertake the following activities:
•Oversee the management of IUCN’s Contracts Review Process.
•Support the provision of corporate legal advice to the Office of the Regional Director in consultation with the Head Environmental Legal Officer.
•Provide quality legal and technical support to the Head Environmental Legal Officer as directed, as part of the Environmental Law Programme of the IUCN Oceania Regional Office (IUCN ORO), and in relation internal IUCN ORO business matters.
•Lead empirical research and analysis of national legislation, and regional and international agreements, case law and policy briefs as and when required in consultation with the Head Environmental Legal Officer.
•Take carriage of the secretarial work of the Pacific Network for Environmental Law including the dissemination of information to all members.
•Develop the newsletter for the Pacific Network for Environmental Law and providing the administration and overseeing its development on a quarterly basis in consultation with the Head Environmental Legal Officer and the Regional Communications Officer.
•Effectively establish and maintain relationships with partners and key government agencies in the region.
•Assist and collaborate with IUCN ORO staff in identifying legal issues and exploring options that may assist the Office meet and deliver its regional program objectives.
•Maintain an overview of various multilateral environmental agreement to which countries in the region are parties
•Create a database of all Regional and National Environmental Laws in the Pacific that the Pacific Center for Environmental Governance will maintain over the years and provide access to its network.
•Maintain an overview of the relevant legislation and policies relevant to protected areas, ecosystems, environmental and natural resource management in the Pacific Island countries.
•Lead or Assist with the facilitation of workshops, webinars, virtual meetings and conferences in raising awareness within the region in consultation with the Head Environmental Legal Officer.
•Lead or Assist in the development of plans and implement annual work programme and project activities as agreed to contribute to the emergence of a strategic IUCN Oceania Regional Office Environmental Law Programme in collaboration with relevant IUCN Oceania staff, IUCN members and partners.
Communication
•Draft and publish reports using appropriate language and feeding results into IUCN Global Law Programme and Oceania Regional Office communication activities;
•Lead the development of a communications strategy for the Environmental Law Programme.
Contracts
•Review and provide inputs into the development of draft contracts and agreements for IUCN Oceania Regional Office.
Other Duties
•Providing administrative support to the Head Environmental Legal Officer when directed.
•Represent IUCN at national forums as and when directed.
•Carry out other duties as required by the Head Environmental Legal Officer from time to time that are in line with this Terms of Reference.
REQUIREMENTS
| • An undergraduate degree in law. • A post-degree practical legal training qualification or equivalent. • At least 2 to 5 years of experience working in the area of Environmental Law. • Experience working in a regional or international body or organisation with knowledge of international law and multilateral agreements. • Experience with corporate legal work and working as a corporate lawyer in an international or regional body or organisation. • An interest in and knowledge of environmental and natural resource laws in one or more Pacific Island countries. • Ability to work effectively under-pressure and meet deadline. • Ability to work with minimum to no supervision. • Fluent English (verbal/written) with excellent communication and public presentation skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences and cultures. • Proficient in using office applications (MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and other web-based management systems. • Desirable Qualifications and Experience: 1. Ability to converse in one or more of the languages of Pacific Island Countries. 2. Ability to interpret legislation. 3. Drafting skills (documents, including contracts). |
SALARY
The minimum gross annual salary for this position is FJD 51’417. While this is an indicative amount effective as of the current date, changes may occur as per IUCN’s compensation practices without prior notice. The same applies to other organisations hosted by IUCN.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the “Apply” button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
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