Environmental Rights Technical Support - Pacific

Volunteering Legal Human Resources Environment

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This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

On 28 July 2022, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a landmark resolution recognizing the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. The resolution, which followed recogni-tion of the right by the Human Rights Council (HRC) in October 2021 was an unprecedented decision, adopted with unparalleled support.

Building on partnerships and processes established through previous SIDA-funded projects “The val-ue of empowerment and participation on implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Develop-ment” (2018-2021), and “Strengthening capacity of regional actors to promote human rights, ac-countability, democratic space and gender in the Asia-Pacific Region” (2018-2024), ESCAP is leading a project on “Advancing Environmental Rights in Asia and the Pacific”, in collaboration with UNEP and OHCHR. The objective of this project is to provide the foundation for a framework on environmental rights in Asia and the Pacific, inspired by the “Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in De-cision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters” (Aarhus Convention) in Europe, and the “Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean” (Escazú Agreement).

In collaboration with the ESCAP Subregional Office for the Pacific and the OHCHR Pacific Regional Office, the UNV will support the organization and delivery of activities in the Pacific.

Under the overall supervision of the responsible Environmental Affairs Officer, Environment and Development Division, ESCAP, and in coordination with the Director, ESCAP Subregional Office for the Pacific and the Regional Representative, OHCHR Pacific Regional Office, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Supports the implementation and delivery of activities related to the SIDA-funded project on “Ad-vancing Environmental Rights in Asia and the Pacific” • Supports outreach to, and communication with stakeholders, • Liaises with relevant partners and stakeholders to support implementation of project activities; identify and tracks follow-up actions • Attends project and other meetings with partners, liaises with ESCAP colleagues as appropriate to prepare for and follow up from meetings. • Prepares or assists in the preparation of drafts of background papers, studies, reports in the field of environmental rights, in particular, as these relate to national environmental law and related in-stitutions. • Assists in the review of legal documents, instruments, or other material on environmental rights • Assist in the organization and support of events (meetings, workshops and training, roundtables and expert meetings), that are organized face-to-face or electronically, through e.g., liaising with partner entities/organizations and with participants, compiling materials, taking notes and pre-paring reports; • Prepares strategies, and undertakes research, to support technical assistance to Member States;

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading rele-vant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host coun-try; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participa-tion in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publica-tions/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible. Results/Expected Outputs • As an active project team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to ESCAP and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of their functions, includ-ing through: o Preparing documents that methodically analyze research information collected and logically lead to the conclusions set out therein; o Delivering assignments that are delivered in accordance with agreed standards of quality and within set deadlines; o Review and technical inputs provided for project documents, products and papers.
o Regional events, meetings, forums, and workshops facilitated by coordinating with partners, in-viting speakers and setting up programs. • The development of capacity through informal and formal on-the-job training, when working with national staff or (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs). • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and document-ed in all activities throughout the assignment. • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in, and capacities developed

☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams

law required, with specialization in environmental law, sustainable development law, international law, human rights or comparative law desirable Proven ability to carry out research and familiarity with electronic research tools and databases. Excellent oral and writing skills; excellent drafting and reporting skills; Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management and office technology equipment; Self-motivated, fast-learner, ability to work with tight deadlines; Affinity with or interest in the advancement of environmental law, volunteerism as a mechanism for sustainable development, and the UN System. Previous experience as a volunteer, and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be an advantage.

The purpose of allowances for UN Volunteers is to enable them to sustain a modest and secure standard of living at the duty station. The allowances are in no way to be understood as a compensation, reward or salary in exchange for the volunteer work.

Monthly Living Allowance: FJD 2086.94

Entry Lump Sum: USD 400

Medical and life insurance (Cigna)

Leave entitlements (annual leave, sick leave, learning leave, maternity/ paternity leave – details can be found in the Conditions of Service: https://explore.unv.org/cos)

Access to UNV's learning and career development resources

Exit Lump Sum: FJD 173.91 for each month served, paid on completion of contract

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