Environmental Law and Governance Specialist

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Environmental Law and Governance Specialist

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Job Family : Environmental Affairs

Category and Level : Affiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors , CON

Recruitment Type : Consultant

Job Opening Job Opening ID : Job Network : - Job Family : Environmental Affairs Category and Level : Affiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors , CON
Recruitment Type : Consultant Duty Station : PARIS
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme Date Posted : Sep 17, 2026
Deadline : Sep 30, 2026

The tasks undertaken under this consultancy will ultimately contribute to achieving the following objectives:

• Country readiness assessment reports with actionable recommendations
• Policy package enhancement report, with recommendations

Under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer (Industry and Economy Division) and Legal Officer (Law Division), the consultant will: I Draft a report on gaps and needs of Mozambique’s policies, legislative and institutional frameworks related to investment readiness in critical energy transition minerals, based on the indicators developed under the policy package. This report will incorporate findings from: A field study/interviews conducted in Q1 2027. Additional desk research conducted by the consultant. II Develop recommendations for reforming Mozambique’s policy, legislative and institutional frameworks for investment readiness in CETM, based on the gaps and needs assessment report. III Facilitate stakeholder consultations and validation workshops with national and local stakeholders, provisionally scheduled for Q1 2027. These workshops will assess the impact of existing frameworks on good CETM governance for investment readiness; identify adjustments needed to align the framework with international good practices; 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. IV Draft a report on specific recommendations for enhancement of the policy package based on the country readiness assessment and the national stakeholder consultation feedback. V Work in close collaboration with UNEP, UNECA 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.