United Nations Environment Programme Legal and Risk Officer Jobs in Kenya;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.This position is located in the Executive Office of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi, Kenya.The incumbent reports to the Chief of Staff and will work in close coordination and collaboration with the relevant offices.ResponsibilitiesConduct and Discipline
United Nations Environment Programme Legal and Risk Officer Jobs in Kenya;
Responsibilities
Conduct and Discipline
Coordinate awareness initiatives and facilitate training (with the support of the Corporate Services Division) to ensure all personnel understand their conduct obligations, with a focus on discrimination, harassment, and abuse of authority.
Serve as an initial point of contact for the receipt of concerns of misconduct related to UNEP personnel and provide preliminary procedural information and guidance.
Conduct initial assessments and advise complainants on appropriate mechanisms to address allegations appropriately.
Maintain confidential records relating to conduct and discipline matters within UNEP.
Support the identification of emerging trends.
Contribute to the preparation of periodic reports, including the Annual Report on Conduct and Discipline, in collaboration with the Legal Section in Corporate Services Division.
Provide legal advice to the Executive Director on conduct and discipline matters, which will include providing recommendations to address systemic issues.
Liaise and coordinate, as appropriate: (i) within UNEP on conduct and discipline issues, including with the Legal Section, the Human Resources Section, as appropriate, and (ii) with other relevant UN Secretariat entities such as the UN Staff Counsellor, the Ethics Office, the Office of the Ombudsman and Mediation Services and OIOS.
Fulfil the responsibilities of the Conduct and Discipline Focal Point, as appointed by the Executive Director in accordance with ST/SGB/2019/8, Addressing discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, and abuse of authority.Risk Management
Risk Management
Support the Chief Risk Officer and his/her alternate and the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Secretariat in accordance with United Nations Secretariat risk-management policies, standards and guidance and contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of UNEP’s ERM framework.
Prepare and compile documentation and guidance materials for ERM Committee meetings and provide administrative, analytical and coordination support to discussions concerning risk prioritisation, mitigation measures and planning horizons.
Support the preparation of periodic risk reports for consideration by the Executive Director, the Senior Management Team, the ERM Committee and UNEP’s governing bodies.
Update risk-management tools in line with United Nations Secretariat standards.
Collaborate with internal audit, ethics, legal, compliance, programme quality assurance and other relevant functions to support the review and effectiveness of risk mitigation measures.
Support efforts to promote a risk-aware culture across UNEP through training, communication and engagement activities.
Contribute to capacity-building initiatives that assist personnel and partners in identifying and managing risks effectively.Grievance Redress
Grievance Redress
In accordance with UNEP’s Stakeholder Response Mechanism Standard Operating Procedures, support the monitoring and receipt of complaints and undertake initial eligibility screening for further review.
Provide analysis and advice on possible protective measures to assess and minimise risks of retaliation against complainants or other participants in Stakeholder Response Mechanism processes, for consideration by responsible decision-makers.
Explain the Stakeholder Response Mechanism process, as needed, to potentially affected persons, complainants and other relevant stakeholders.
Maintain and update a roster of independent experts and consultants who may be engaged to support compliance reviews and dispute-resolution processes.
Contribute to the preparation of Terms of Reference for such assignments.
Provide administrative, substantive and coordination support in relation to consultants engaged for these processes.
Support the preparation of reports for consideration by the Executive Director setting out findings and recommendations arising from compliance
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Performs other duties as required.CompetenciesProfessionalism
Competencies
Professionalism
Knowledge of, and ability to apply, legal principles, concepts and procedures and terminology for review, examination, and processing of a range of legal documents.
Knowledge of various legal research sources, including electronic, and ability to conduct research and analyze information on a wide range of legal issues.
Knowledge of the civil law and/or common law legal systems and principles.
Ability to interpret and apply legislative instruments, develop and present results, recommendations, and opinions clearly and concisely.
Ability to draft legal papers and work under pressure.
Ability to apply good legal judgment in the context of assignments given.
Shows pride in work and in achievements.
Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
Remains calm in stressful situations.
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.Education
Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law or related field is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.Job-Specific Qualification
Job-Specific Qualification
Academic or professional training in one or more of the following areas is desirable: administrative law, environmental and social safeguards, conduct and discipline, enterprise risk management, grievance redress, dispute resolution or compliance.Work Experience
Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional legal experience, advisory services, compliance, administration, programme management or a related field is required.
Experience in supporting work in one or more of the following areas is required: conduct and discipline, enterprise risk management, grievance redress or accountability mechanisms, environmental and social safeguards, ethics, compliance or human resources policy.
Experience in gathering and analysing information, preparing legal or policy advice, drafting reports and recommendations, and supporting the resolution of complex or sensitive matters is desirable.
Experience working on confidential or sensitive cases, including the application of appropriate information-management and data-protection requirements, is desirable.
Experience supporting coordination among legal, human resources, ethics, oversight, risk management, programme or compliance functions is desirable.
Experience with stakeholder grievance mechanisms, dispute-resolution processes, compliance reviews or environmental and social accountability frameworks is desirable.
Experience in the United Nations Common System or a comparable international, intergovernmental, public-sector or non-profit organization is desirable.
Experience working in a multicultural setting is desirable.
Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.Languages
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
For this job opening, English is required.