Environmental Law Specialist – Carbon Markets Consultant

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks an international consultant to strengthen legal, regulatory and institutional capacities in selected Latin American countries for the operationalisation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The consultant will work remotely, coordinating with UNEP staff and national stakeholders to map existing frameworks and identify gaps.

Key responsibilities

• Organise and lead a virtual kick‑off meeting and four online country‑engagement sessions.
• Map actors, rules and institutions related to carbon markets in each target country, including Article 6.2 and Article 6.4 elements.
• Consolidate mapping results into a harmonised table and a descriptive report highlighting information gaps.
• Design and administer questionnaires and conduct interviews with key actors.
• Synthesise interview data and produce a brief note of corroborated findings.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Environmental Law, Administrative Law, Public International Law or Public Policy, or a first‑level law degree with at least two additional qualifying years of experience.
• Minimum two years of professional experience in environmental or administrative law, with a focus on public policy instruments and institutional design.
• Verified experience in carbon markets and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
• Previous work with national government entities in Latin America on environmental matters.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish.