Environmental Law Expert at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Head of Unit or his/her designated representative, the consultant will:
• Draft a report on gaps and needs of Nigeria's legislative and institutional frameworks related to waste management. This report will incorporate findings from:
• A field study conducted in Q3 2024.
• The application of the Waste Wise Cities Tool (WaCT) by UN-Habitat in Abuja.
• Additional desk research conducted by the consultant.
• Draft a report on specific measures relating to the labor workforce in waste management for consideration in legislative reforms, taking into account international labor and health standards and best practices.
• Develop recommendations for reforming Nigeria’s legislative and institutional frameworks for waste management, based on the gaps and needs assessment report and ensuring that the recommendations adequately address the informal labor sector and promote integrated waste management principles.  
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and validation workshops with national and local stakeholders, provisionally scheduled for Q2 2025. These workshops will assess the impact of existing waste management regulatory frameworks on informal structures; identify adjustments needed to align the framework with integrated waste management principles; validate findings and recommendations for reform.
• The consultant will be responsible for integrating the outcomes of these consultations and workshops into the final recommendations. The consultant will also provide feedback on the agendas, stakeholders’ lists, and meeting reports, and will also be required to prepare and deliver presentations on the work conducted.
• Work in close collaboration with UNEP, UN-Habitat and stakeholders involved, provide regular updates on the progress of the activities to UNEP, as required, and carry out any other tasks which may be assigned under the project.

Qualifications/special skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in Nigerian law, specializing in environmental law/policy, waste management law, or other relevant qualifications is required.
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in the field of environmental law/ policy in Nigeria is required.
• Experience in research and analytical report writing on legal and policy issues related to waste management is desirable.