Legal Specialist (Climate/Environment)

Contract

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.

One of main goals of the Project is support the main beneficiary Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine in development of necessary legislation for recording the evidence on environmental damage caused by the Russian military invasion, as well as practical mechanisms to collect the evidence throughout Ukraine. Considering emergency needs to recovery actions and limited capacities of the governmental bodies, there are significant needs of external support from international partners.

The project “Mitigating the risks of long-term environmental disasters in Ukraine through the establishment of a Coordination Centre on Environmental Damage Assessment” (Environmental Damage Assessment) aims to establish the Coordination Centre on Environmental Damage Assessment. It will enable the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine and other state bodies under the SOC to execute its mandate, through: • providing advisory and operational support for the development of the legal framework and institutional capacities; • elaborating impact assessment methodology; • training support to increase knowledge of the state officials; • functioning of the interactive platform on environmental damage (in coordination with other projects/donors); • development and implementation of communications campaigns to raise awareness amongst the public on environmental damage in general, including on its gendered impacts; • facilitating gender-responsive assessments of the environmental damage; • providing and assist in purchasing certified mobile stations/laboratories for measuring environmental data for the State Environmental Inspectorate.

Under the direct supervision of Project Manager, the Legal Specialist will be responsible for advising the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine in development of legal acts in the field of climate change, environmental damage and preparation to COP28.

S/he will ensure provision of quality and timely services and processes for the Project. - Perform various legal aid activities for the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine; - Provide comprehensive legal advice and guidance to climate law development and/or environmental damage assessment as defined by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine; - Contribute to preparation of the COP 28; - Participate in the meeting, conferences, trainings if required by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine and/or Project Manager; - Prepare analytical papers if requested; - Ensure that all project’s needs are met through the timely provision of legal services support under the supervision of Project Manager; - Perform other duties as may be required by UNDP management.

• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organising
• Professionalism
• Self-management

3 years of experience in national legislation development, including EU integration or international law. • Working experience with the Government, Parliament, and international organizations in the format of direct contractual relations and/or in the format of joint participation in projects organized by such institutions in EU integration/international law would be an asset. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.

As it is a national UN Volunteer's assignment, the UN volunteer shall organize his/her accommodation by themselves.

Entitlements of National UN Volunteer Specialist - Step 1

The contract lasts for the period indicated in the vacancy with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity, and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. This is a full-time contract.

Allowances: • Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 1534 (equivalent in UAH) is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. This includes Well-Being Differentials for the period while the ICSC applies hardship classification to duty stations in Ukraine as “E”. • USD 400 entry lump sum, one-time payment.

Medical and life insurance: • Medical insurance: The UN Volunteer and eligible PFU dependents will receive UNV provided medical insurance coverage. Coverage for UN Volunteers begins from the Commencement of Service and normally ceases one month after the last day of the UN Volunteer Contract date. • Life Insurance: UN Volunteers are covered by life insurance for the duration of the UN Volunteer assignment. If a UN Volunteer dies during the UN Volunteer assignment, the eligible designated beneficiaries will be entitled to receive a life insurance lump sum.

Leave entitlements: • Annual leave:  UN Volunteers accrue an entitlement to 2.5 days of Annual Leave per completed month of the UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave up to a maximum of 30 days is carried over in case of a contract extension within the same UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave may not be carried over in case of reassignment or a new assignment. • Learning leave: Subject to supervisor approval and exigencies of service, UN Volunteers may request up to ten working days of Learning Leave per consecutive 12 months of the UN Volunteer assignment, starting with the Commencement of Service date, provided the Learning Leave is used within the contract period. • Certified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers are entitled to up to 30 days of certified sick leave based on a 12-month cycle. This amount is reset every 12-month cycle. • Uncertified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers receive seven days of uncertified sick leave working days in a calendar year. This amount will be reset at the established interval period.