OK - here's a whole jobs listing page circulated by the Climate-L listserv. This was faster than trying to figure out what would be helpful for environmental lawyers.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Climate Change Job Vacancies
Positions: Environment/Climate Jobs in Asia with Institute for Sustainable Communities
ISC is a development aid organization, headquartered in Montpelier, Vermont. (I know the folks there and have worked with them in the past.) Search is apparently for several positions. For more info, see ISC's jobs announcement website at http://www.iscvt.org/who_we_are/jobs/
1. Country Director, India; location in India; anticipated start date was December 2012. (Since it's still posted, presumably, they are still looking to fill the position; there is no deadline for submitting applications.)
2. Country Director, Bangladesh; location in Bangladesh; anticipated start date was December 1, 2012. (Since it's still posted, presumably, they are still looking to fill the position; there is no deadline for submitting applications.)
3. Chief of Party - Asia Regional Climate Programs; location in Asia. Position description indicates that the position is available pending funding, which probably means that funding may be in the process of being finalized (can't imagine them advertising for position unless quite certain that funding will come through).
4. Capacity-building Director - Asia; location in Asia. same position description as above.
1. Country Director, India; location in India; anticipated start date was December 2012. (Since it's still posted, presumably, they are still looking to fill the position; there is no deadline for submitting applications.)
2. Country Director, Bangladesh; location in Bangladesh; anticipated start date was December 1, 2012. (Since it's still posted, presumably, they are still looking to fill the position; there is no deadline for submitting applications.)
3. Chief of Party - Asia Regional Climate Programs; location in Asia. Position description indicates that the position is available pending funding, which probably means that funding may be in the process of being finalized (can't imagine them advertising for position unless quite certain that funding will come through).
4. Capacity-building Director - Asia; location in Asia. same position description as above.
Position: Director, Division of Ocean Affairs and Law of the Sea, UN Office of Legal Affairs, Deadline: Dec. 18, 2012
This international environmental law job focused on Ocean Affairs and Law of the Sea, came across my email. It appears to be a relatively senior UN job.
Here's link to the UN Job advertisement, which contains itself a link to the application webpage:
https://inspira.un.org/psc/
Here's link to the UN Job advertisement, which contains itself a link to the application webpage:
https://inspira.un.org/psc/
Job Title:
Director, Division
for Ocean Affairs and The Law of The Sea, D2
Department/
Office: Office of Legal Affairs
Duty
Station: NEW YORK
Posting
Period: 12 October 2012-18
December 2012
Job
Opening number: 12-LEG-OLA-25624-R-NEW
YORK (R)
Org. Setting and Reporting
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This position is located in the
Division for Ocean Affairs and The Law of The Sea, Office of Legal Affairs.
The Director will report to the Under Secretary-General for Legal Affairs.
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Responsibilities
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Under the direct supervision and
guidance of the Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs and within
delegated authorities, the Director of the Division for Ocean Affairs and the
Law of the Sea is responsible for the performance of functions entrusted to
the United Nations by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Convention),
as well as other activities relating to the implementation of the Convention
and related instruments, carried within the UN programme on ocean affairs and
the law of the sea.
The responsibilities of the incumbent include: (a) organization and supervision of substantive support provided to the UN General Assembly, the Meeting of States Parties to the Convention, the Commission on Limits of Continental Shelf, Informal Open-Ended Consultative Process on the Law of the Sea, Informal Consultations of the States Parties to the UN Fish Stocks Agreement and other bodies, including research on various issues of the law of the sea, preparation of relevant reports of the Secretary-General, background materials and other documentation, as well as legal advice and assistance in the conduct of their meetings; (b) assistance to and cooperation/coordination with international organizations and programmes; (c) monitoring, review and analysis of developments in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea and preparation of legal publications; (d) performance of functions relating to deposition of charts and coordinates of maritime spaces by costal States under the Convention; (e) planning, organization and supervision of the capacity-building programme, including training courses, preparation of training manuals and cooperation with various institutions involved in the programme; (f) management of the Division, including the supervision of the preparation of the budget, reporting on programme performance, the recruitment of the staff of the Division as well as their development and appraisal; (g) communication with Permanent Missions, Government entities and international organizations on matters relating to the work of the Division; (h) representation of the Organization at international conferences and meetings; (i) performance of other related duties as requested by the senior management of the Organization. |
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Competencies
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Professionalism:
- Thorough understanding of the UN system; Comprehensive and in-depth theoretical knowledge of public international law with emphasis on the law of the sea, as well as practical application of the Convention to a range of legal issues in the area of ocean affairs and the law of the sea. - In-depth knowledge of the processes related to the implementation of the Convention. - Outstanding analytical and drafting skills. Proven ability to design research projects, conduct and supervise such research on a variety of complex and intricate law of the sea issues with special emphasis on areas relevant to ongoing international processes relating to implementation of the Convention. - Demonstrated ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of legal briefs and studies on multi-dimensional, complex and sensitive issues of the law of the sea. Communication: -Speaks and writes clearly and effectively -Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately -Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication -Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience -Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed Planning & Organizing: -Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies -Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required -Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work -Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning -Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary -Uses time efficiently Leadership: -Serves as a role model that other people want to follow -Empowers others to translate vision into results -Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives -Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support -Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions -Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo -Shows the courage to take unpopular stands - Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work Judgement/ Decision-making: -Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly -Gathers relevant information before making a decision -Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them -Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization -Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information -Checks assumptions against facts -Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision -Makes tough decisions when necessary |
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Education
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Advanced university degree
(Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, preferably with a specialization in
public international law. A first-level university degree in combination with
two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the
advanced university degree.
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Work Experience
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Over 15 years of progressively responsible
experience, including in supervisory positions, in the field of public
international law is required. Experience in law of the sea and ocean affairs
related matters at the international level is required. Publications on
topics of international law and participation in international seminars,
including presentations and briefings on topics of the law of the sea, is an
asset. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of
the first level university degree recognised by the United Nations.
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Languages
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English and French are the working
languages of the United Nations. For this position, fluency in English (both
oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
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Assessment Method
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Evaluation of qualified candidates
may include a competency-based interview.
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Special Notice
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- Staff members are subject to the
authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this
context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in
their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
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United Nations Considerations
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The United Nations shall place no
restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any
capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.
(Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations
Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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No Fee
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE
A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW
MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF
WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Short-term Consultancies and Internships at the Biological Diversity Convention
Interestingly enough, the Convention on Biological Diversity's employment opportunities page indicates short-term consultancies for "Facilitator for the “Friends of the Convention on Biological Diversity” Meeting (Deadline: 14 December 2012)" as well as a Consultancy: Development of A Guidance Document on Integrated Coastal Management in the Context of Achieving Aichi Biodiversity Targets (Deadline: 7 December 2012)". It also lists an "Internship on the preparation of the fourth edition of the Global Biodiversity Outlook (GBO-4) (Deadline: 7 December 2012)."
The link to that page is http://www.cbd.int/secretariat/vacancies.shtml
The link to that page is http://www.cbd.int/secretariat/vacancies.shtml
Position: Deputy Chief of Party for JURIS project by ABA program in Beijing
Here is an announcement for a Deputy Chief of Party position for the JURIS project of the ABA Rule of Law program in China. (In USAID lingo, Deputy Chief of Party is essentially the deputy director of the project.) This would be an exciting opportunity for the broader China law crowd, as environment is only a limited piece of work that ABA does in China. I presume that the position would report directly to Allison Moore, who has been the leader of the ABA program in Beijing and responsible for this great project.
American Bar Association RUle of law initiative
position description
TITLE: Deputy Chief of Party LOCATION: Beijing, China
DATE: December 4, 2012
ABA ROLI is a non-profit program that implements legal reform programs in roughly 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 professional staff working abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organizations.
JOB SUMMARY
The ABA Rule of Law Initiative is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for a new rule of law program in China, “Justice Under Rule of Law in Society” (JURIS), which will be implemented in partnership with The Asia Foundation. JURIS is a four-year project starting in October 2012 that aims to enhance access to justice in order to strengthen the rule of law in selected locations in China. JURIS will advance citizens' rights and access to justice through two strategic entry points: administrative law and criminal law, while identifying and tackling other priority legal issues as the project progresses in order to respond to China's dynamic reform environment. The DCOP candidate should be a development professional with rule of law expertise, including but not limited to: building the capacity of institutions in the justice sector; improving access to justice; experience with legal education; policy research and development in the justice sector; governance; public participation; and administrative law. Candidates must possess practical experience in managing and implementing rule of law programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overall field responsibility for implementation, monitoring and evaluation of ABA ROLI JURISprogram activities;
- Manages international and local staff;
- Identifies program methodologies and develops long-term and short-term strategies and work plans to improve the rule of law;
- Responsible for financial oversight of program and for donor relations in-country.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience managing multi-year, multi-million dollar projectsin fields required for the successful implementation of this program, such as rule of law, governance, public participation and capacity building, andinstitutional strengthening, as well as an understanding of policy and policy development in these sectors. An advanced degree in a relevant field (law, international development, governance) is required. Technical working experience in China is strongly desired.
Essential skills include:
- Experience and/or knowledge of the legal, political, economic, administrative and socio-cultural context of legal and institutional reform in China;
- Proven exceptional leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of similar size and complex USG-funded programs with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, budgeting;
- Experiencewith liaising and negotiating with host country governments, USG donors, and contractors as well as budget management, staff oversight, and the provision of legal services and technical advice;
- Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the Program and to effectively coordinate with a wide range of regional stakeholders; proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse public partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams; excellent written and spoken English;
- Proficiency in Mandarin is strongly desired.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Jobs Bulletin Board at the Environmental Law Institute
I was recently reminded that the Environmental Law Institute has a terrifc environmental jobs bulletin board, at http://www.eli.org/Associates/bb_jobs.cfm .
Unfortunately, there is a catch - only ELI members can access it. The bulletin board is a password-protected site designed only for members. An individual ELI membership costs $120 per year. For law students, however, there is a complimentary 1-year membership available. (http://www.elistore.org/member.asp)
Unfortunately, there is a catch - only ELI members can access it. The bulletin board is a password-protected site designed only for members. An individual ELI membership costs $120 per year. For law students, however, there is a complimentary 1-year membership available. (http://www.elistore.org/member.asp)
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Position: Principal Officer for Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Deadline: December 23, 2012
Interestingly enough, the Convention on Biological Diversity is searching for the Principal Officer for the Secretariat in Montreal! I haven't looked at the organizational structure recently, but it appears to be the director for the Secretariat. Presumably, the position does not require specific legal skills, but that is clearly a desired set of qualifications. Should be of interest to a senior environmental lawyer in the natural resource field.
For the listing on the UN jobs website, see this webpage:
https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=25165&
Some Key information:
Responsibilities:
a) Develop and maintain a plan for the Secretariat’s support to mainstreaming the strategic plan with relevant organizations internationally to advance its implementation, monitoring, assessment and review; b) Coordinate programmes within the Secretariat to promote the implementation of the strategic plan of the Convention at the national, regional and global levels; c) Liaise with out-posted regional UNEP staff to promote implementation of the strategic plan and monitoring of the Aichi targets; d) Liaise with other organizations within and outside of the United Nations system to facilitate contributions to the implementation of the Strategic Plan and contributions to the UN Decade for Biodiversity; e) Oversee the preparation and ensure quality of reports for presentation to senior management, the Working Group on Review of Implementation (WGRI) and the Conference of the Parties (COP) on the assessment and review of the implementation of the strategic plan; f) Analyze scientific, technical and policy developments relevant to the implementation of the Strategic Plan and prepare proposals for additional activities; g) Ensure follow-up action to relevant decisions of the Conference of the Parties and other bodies of the Convention related to the strategic plan and Aichi targets; h) Act as focal point in the Secretariat for national focal points and partnership with development agencies externally; i) Lead, organize and/or participate in substantive discussions, meetings, and conferences and represent SCBD in those meetings; j) Establish and maintain inter-linkages and partnerships with partners internationally to enhance synergy and integration of biodiversity in their programmes; k) Establish external contacts and partnerships with governments and international agencies for the purpose of planning, approving and improving collaboration and coherence in mainstreaming biodiversity; l) Determine priorities and the allocation of resources for the effective completion of outputs and in ensuring their timely preparation and high-quality standards; m) Manage staff performance to ensure ongoing professional development and continued learning; n) Report to the Executive Secretary, donors and the intergovernmental bodies of the Convention on budget proposals, programme performance and programmatic/substantive issues; o) Oversee the recruitment of staff, including short-term staff and consultants; p) Manage, guide, develop and train staff; foster teamwork and communication among staff and across organizational boundaries; q) Participate as a member of the Management Committee of the Secretariat; r)Liaise with all stakeholders for their inputs into the preparation of the GBO; s) Ensure the timely production of the GBO; t) Lead in the Secretariat-wide coordination for the production of the GBO, u) Perform other related duties as requested by the Executive Secretary.
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, sciences, natural resources management, environmental law, international law or related area. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience, including in the field of environment and sustainable development or related area is required. Profound management experience including resource management in human resources and financial management, as well as experience in programme and project planning and analyses is required. Experience in strategy setting and implementation as well as international negotiations is required. Work experience in senior officer assignments in an international organization is highly desirable.
For the listing on the UN jobs website, see this webpage:
https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=25165&
Some Key information:
Responsibilities:
a) Develop and maintain a plan for the Secretariat’s support to mainstreaming the strategic plan with relevant organizations internationally to advance its implementation, monitoring, assessment and review; b) Coordinate programmes within the Secretariat to promote the implementation of the strategic plan of the Convention at the national, regional and global levels; c) Liaise with out-posted regional UNEP staff to promote implementation of the strategic plan and monitoring of the Aichi targets; d) Liaise with other organizations within and outside of the United Nations system to facilitate contributions to the implementation of the Strategic Plan and contributions to the UN Decade for Biodiversity; e) Oversee the preparation and ensure quality of reports for presentation to senior management, the Working Group on Review of Implementation (WGRI) and the Conference of the Parties (COP) on the assessment and review of the implementation of the strategic plan; f) Analyze scientific, technical and policy developments relevant to the implementation of the Strategic Plan and prepare proposals for additional activities; g) Ensure follow-up action to relevant decisions of the Conference of the Parties and other bodies of the Convention related to the strategic plan and Aichi targets; h) Act as focal point in the Secretariat for national focal points and partnership with development agencies externally; i) Lead, organize and/or participate in substantive discussions, meetings, and conferences and represent SCBD in those meetings; j) Establish and maintain inter-linkages and partnerships with partners internationally to enhance synergy and integration of biodiversity in their programmes; k) Establish external contacts and partnerships with governments and international agencies for the purpose of planning, approving and improving collaboration and coherence in mainstreaming biodiversity; l) Determine priorities and the allocation of resources for the effective completion of outputs and in ensuring their timely preparation and high-quality standards; m) Manage staff performance to ensure ongoing professional development and continued learning; n) Report to the Executive Secretary, donors and the intergovernmental bodies of the Convention on budget proposals, programme performance and programmatic/substantive issues; o) Oversee the recruitment of staff, including short-term staff and consultants; p) Manage, guide, develop and train staff; foster teamwork and communication among staff and across organizational boundaries; q) Participate as a member of the Management Committee of the Secretariat; r)Liaise with all stakeholders for their inputs into the preparation of the GBO; s) Ensure the timely production of the GBO; t) Lead in the Secretariat-wide coordination for the production of the GBO, u) Perform other related duties as requested by the Executive Secretary.
Education:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, sciences, natural resources management, environmental law, international law or related area. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience, including in the field of environment and sustainable development or related area is required. Profound management experience including resource management in human resources and financial management, as well as experience in programme and project planning and analyses is required. Experience in strategy setting and implementation as well as international negotiations is required. Work experience in senior officer assignments in an international organization is highly desirable.
UNFCCC Position: Coordinator of the Finance, Technology and Capacity Building (FTC) programme, deadline: January 2, 2013
Here's a job announcement from the UNFCCC Secretariat for a Coordinator of the Finance, Technology and Capacity Building (FTC) programme:
The UNFCCC secretariat is inviting applications to one of its the senior
management positions, i.e. Coordinator of the Finance, Technology and
Capacity Building (FTC) programme.
Organization: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change secretariat
Website: <http://unfccc.int>
Post title: Coordinator, Finance, Technology and Capacity Building
programme
Contract term: One and a half years with possibility of extension
The FTC programme supports the mobilisation of financial resources,
international cooperation on technology development and transfer,
capacity-building; and education, training and public awareness to enable
enhanced action by Parties related to climate change. Applicants must meet
the following requirements:
Education: Advanced university degree in environmental science, economics,
finance, public policy, international development cooperation or a related
area. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Experience: At least twelve (12) years of progressively responsible
professional experience, on issues related to climate change or
implementation of the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol, with a focus on
financial mechanisms and financial resources for adaptation and mitigation,
development and transfer of technologies, capacity building and education,
international development cooperation, or complex negotiations in an
international environment.
Specific professional knowledge and skills: Good knowledge of financial
instruments and processes in the finance sector, technologies and
technology transfer processes, capacity building activities and
international development cooperation. Excellent management and leadership
skills; Ability to identify strategic issues, provide analysis and solve
problems; Strong negotiations skills and ability to influence others to
reach agreement.
Language requirements: Fluency in English (both oral and written) is
essential.
Link to VA: <https://unfccc.int/
Application deadline 2 January 2013
Duty Station: Bonn, Germany
Contact details: Applications are requested on-line to vacancy
announcement no. VA 12/088/FTC.
Best regards
Sabine Blaum
______________________________
Human Resources Assistant
Administrative Services
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Martin-Luther-King-Str. 8 , 53175 Bonn, Germany
Tel.: +49 228 815 1347 Fax: +49 228 815 1999
sblaum@unfccc.int http://unfccc.int
The UNFCCC secretariat is inviting applications to one of its the senior
management positions, i.e. Coordinator of the Finance, Technology and
Capacity Building (FTC) programme.
Organization: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change secretariat
Website: <http://unfccc.int>
Post title: Coordinator, Finance, Technology and Capacity Building
programme
Contract term: One and a half years with possibility of extension
The FTC programme supports the mobilisation of financial resources,
international cooperation on technology development and transfer,
capacity-building; and education, training and public awareness to enable
enhanced action by Parties related to climate change. Applicants must meet
the following requirements:
Education: Advanced university degree in environmental science, economics,
finance, public policy, international development cooperation or a related
area. A combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Experience: At least twelve (12) years of progressively responsible
professional experience, on issues related to climate change or
implementation of the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol, with a focus on
financial mechanisms and financial resources for adaptation and mitigation,
development and transfer of technologies, capacity building and education,
international development cooperation, or complex negotiations in an
international environment.
Specific professional knowledge and skills: Good knowledge of financial
instruments and processes in the finance sector, technologies and
technology transfer processes, capacity building activities and
international development cooperation. Excellent management and leadership
skills; Ability to identify strategic issues, provide analysis and solve
problems; Strong negotiations skills and ability to influence others to
reach agreement.
Language requirements: Fluency in English (both oral and written) is
essential.
Link to VA: <https://unfccc.int/
Application deadline 2 January 2013
Duty Station: Bonn, Germany
Contact details: Applications are requested on-line to vacancy
announcement no. VA 12/088/FTC.
Best regards
Sabine Blaum
______________________________
Human Resources Assistant
Administrative Services
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Martin-Luther-King-Str. 8 , 53175 Bonn, Germany
Tel.: +49 228 815 1347 Fax: +49 228 815 1999
sblaum@unfccc.int http://unfccc.int
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
EPA Position: Senior Counsel for International Environmental Law, Deadline: December 24, 2012
This position announcement has been re-posted on USA Jobs, with a closing date of December 24, 2012. This is an amazing opportunity for a senior person in international environmental law. When I was involved in drafting the job description last summer, it was intended to be the Agency's most senior legal officer specifically focused on international environmental law. The position is designated as a Senior Leader, equivalent to a Senior Executive (in the Senior Executive Service, which is the federal government's most senior level of career management). The position is designed to replicate a chunk of work that I was responsible for when I was Deputy General Counsel.
Here's the USA Jobs webpage that fully describes the position: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331975400
This is a Senior Level (SL) position located in the Office of General Counsel (OGC), Washington, D.C. The incumbent serves as the Senior Counsel and is responsible for providing international legal advice to the Office of International and Tribal Affairs (OITA); the international components of the Agency's other media programs such as air, waste, chemicals, and water; and to all other programs and offices of the Agency. In addition, the incumbent plays a critical role in drafting legal opinions and drafting and negotiating international agreements and protocols, as well as representing the Agency's international legal interests within the U.S. government. The incumbent of this position also leads a team of environmental attorneys, and as needed, collaborates with the Associate General Counsel, Cross-Cutting Issues Law Office.
Here's the USA Jobs webpage that fully describes the position: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331975400
Job Title:Senior Counsel (International
Environmental Law)
Agency:Environmental Protection
Agency
Job Announcement Number:EPA-SL/ST-2013-0001SALARY RANGE: |
$119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year |
OPEN PERIOD: |
Friday, November 23, 2012 to Monday, December 24, 2012 |
SERIES & GRADE: |
SL-0905-00 |
POSITION INFORMATION: |
Full-time - Permanent |
DUTY LOCATIONS: |
1 vacancy in the following location: Washington, DC, USView Map |
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: |
Any U.S. citizen may apply. |
This is a Senior Level (SL) position located in the Office of General Counsel (OGC), Washington, D.C. The incumbent serves as the Senior Counsel and is responsible for providing international legal advice to the Office of International and Tribal Affairs (OITA); the international components of the Agency's other media programs such as air, waste, chemicals, and water; and to all other programs and offices of the Agency. In addition, the incumbent plays a critical role in drafting legal opinions and drafting and negotiating international agreements and protocols, as well as representing the Agency's international legal interests within the U.S. government. The incumbent of this position also leads a team of environmental attorneys, and as needed, collaborates with the Associate General Counsel, Cross-Cutting Issues Law Office.
3 Attorney Positions with Southern Environmental Law Center
These three position announcements with the Southern Environmental Law Center (Charlottesville, Virginia; Charleston, South Carolina; and Chapel Hill, North Carolina) floated across one of my listservs.
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Staff Attorney: Charlottesville, Virginia Office
The
Southern Environmental Law Center is seeking a staff attorney with three or
more years of experience for its Charlottesville, Virginia office. This is an excellent opportunity to join an
organization that is successfully addressing some of the most important and
challenging environmental issues facing the Southeast and the nation.
About SELC:
With offices across the region (Charlottesville, VA; Chapel Hill, NC; Atlanta,
GA; Asheville, NC; Charleston, SC; Washington, DC; Richmond, VA; Birmingham, AL;
and Nashville, TN), SELC uses law and policy expertise to protect the South’s
natural resources—its land, air, water, coast and wetlands—and to preserve our rural
countryside and community character.
Although our regional focus is the Southeast, much of our work is
national in scope and impact.
SELC works
collaboratively with over 100 national, state, and local groups to enhance
their efficacy and achieve our common conservation goals. Our legal and policy
staff comprises some of the nation’s leading experts in their respective
fields, and over its 26-year history, SELC has earned a reputation as one of
the most effective environmental organizations in the country. We currently have a staff of 100, including 53
attorneys. Additional information
regarding our work and staff is available at www.southernenvironment.org.
About the position: SELC’s work is focused in five program areas:
energy and healthy air, transportation and land use, clean water, coast and
wetlands, and forest protection. The
person hired for this position will have significant responsibility for work in
one or more of these program areas. Work
will include litigation in state and federal courts, advocacy in state and
federal administrative proceedings, and policy analysis and development in
various settings at the state and federal levels.
Compensation: SELC offers salaries competitive with leading
national environmental non-profits, and an excellent benefits package.
Qualifications:
We are seeking an attorney with strong litigation skills, a strong work ethic, and
a sense of initiative. The ideal
candidate will be a skilled and multi-faceted lawyer with excellent academic
credentials, litigation experience and a background in environmental law, strong
communication and interpersonal skills, a demonstrated ability to work well in
a collegial setting, and a strong personal commitment to SELC’s mission.
To Apply:
If you have these qualifications and are seeking one of the most interesting,
challenging, and rewarding environmental advocacy positions available, please
send your letter of interest, resume, law school
transcript, and at least three references to Hayley Parrish, Southern
Environmental Law Center, 201 West Main Street, Suite 14, Charlottesville, VA
22902, or email VAjobs@selcva.org.
SELC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is
continually seeking to diversify its staff.
We strongly encourage applications from persons of all racial and ethnic
backgrounds.
November
2012
* * * * * * * *
Staff Attorney: Charleston, South Carolina Office
The
Southern Environmental Law Center is seeking a staff attorney with three or
more years of experience for its Charleston, South Carolina office. This is an excellent opportunity to join an
organization that is successfully addressing some of the most important and
challenging environmental issues facing the Southeast and the nation.
About SELC:
With offices across the region (Charlottesville, VA; Chapel Hill, NC; Atlanta,
GA; Asheville, NC; Charleston, SC; Washington, DC; Richmond, VA; Birmingham, AL;
and Nashville, TN), SELC uses law and policy expertise to protect the South’s
natural resources—its land, air, water, coast and wetlands—and to preserve our rural
countryside and community character.
Although our regional focus is the Southeast, much of our work is
national in scope and impact.
SELC works
collaboratively with over 100 national, state, and local groups to enhance
their efficacy and achieve our common conservation goals. Our legal and policy
staff comprises some of the nation’s leading experts in their respective
fields, and over its 26-year history, SELC has earned a reputation as one of
the most effective environmental organizations in the country. We currently have a staff of 100, including 53
attorneys. Additional information
regarding our work and staff is available at www.southernenvironment.org.
About the position: SELC’s work is focused in five program areas:
energy and healthy air, transportation and land use, clean water, coast and
wetlands, and forest protection. The
person hired for this position will have significant responsibility for work in
one or more of these program areas. Work
will include litigation in state and federal courts, advocacy in state and
federal administrative proceedings, and policy analysis and development in
various settings at the state and federal levels.
Compensation: SELC offers salaries competitive with leading
national environmental non-profits, and an excellent benefits package.
Qualifications:
We are seeking an attorney with strong litigation skills, a strong work ethic, and
a sense of initiative. The ideal
candidate will be a skilled and multi-faceted lawyer with excellent academic
credentials, litigation experience and a background in environmental law, strong
communication and interpersonal skills, a demonstrated ability to work well in
a collegial setting, and a strong personal commitment to SELC’s mission.
To Apply:
If you have these qualifications and are seeking one of the most interesting,
challenging, and rewarding environmental advocacy positions available, please
send your letter of interest, resume, law school
transcript, and at least three references to Jessica McFadden, Southern
Environmental Law Center, 43 Broad Street, Suite 300, Charleston, SC 29401, or
email SCjobs@selcsc.org. PLEASE INCLUDE “SC STAFF ATTORNEY
APPLICATION” IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
SELC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is
continually seeking to diversify its staff.
We strongly encourage applications from persons of all racial and ethnic
backgrounds.
November
2012
* * * * * * *
Staff Attorney: Chapel Hill, North Carolina Office
The
Southern Environmental Law Center is seeking a staff attorney with three or
more years of experience for its Chapel Hill, North Carolina office. This is an excellent opportunity to join an
organization that is successfully addressing some of the most important and
challenging environmental issues facing the Southeast and the nation.
About SELC:
With offices across the region (Charlottesville, VA; Chapel Hill, NC; Atlanta,
GA; Asheville, NC; Charleston, SC; Washington, DC; Richmond, VA; Birmingham, AL;
and Nashville, TN), SELC uses law and policy expertise to protect the South’s
natural resources—its land, air, water, coast and wetlands—and to preserve our rural
countryside and community character.
Although our regional focus is the Southeast, much of our work is
national in scope and impact.
SELC works
collaboratively with over 100 national, state, and local groups to enhance
their efficacy and achieve our common conservation goals. Our legal and policy
staff comprises some of the nation’s leading experts in their respective
fields, and over its 26-year history, SELC has earned a reputation as one of
the most effective environmental organizations in the country. We currently have a staff of 100, including 53
attorneys. Additional information
regarding our work and staff is available at www.southernenvironment.org.
About the position: SELC’s work is focused in five program areas:
energy and healthy air, transportation and land use, clean water, coast and
wetlands, and forest protection. The
person hired for this position will have significant responsibility for work in
one or more of these program areas. Work
will include litigation in state and federal courts, advocacy in state and
federal administrative proceedings, and policy analysis and development in
various settings at the state and federal levels.
Compensation: SELC offers salaries competitive with leading
national environmental non-profits, and an excellent benefits package.
Qualifications:
We are seeking an attorney with strong litigation skills, a strong work ethic, and
a sense of initiative. The ideal
candidate will be a skilled and multi-faceted lawyer with excellent academic
credentials, litigation experience and a background in environmental law, strong
communication and interpersonal skills, a demonstrated ability to work well in
a collegial setting, and a strong personal commitment to SELC’s mission.
To Apply:
If you have these qualifications and are seeking one of the most interesting,
challenging, and rewarding environmental advocacy positions available, please
send your letter of interest, resume, law school
transcript, and at least three references to Brenda Kenion, Southern
Environmental Law Center, 601 West Rosemary Street, Suite 220, Chapel Hill, NC
27516 or email NCjobs@selcnc.org. PLEASE
INCLUDE “NC STAFF ATTORNEY APPLICATION” IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
SELC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is
continually seeking to diversify its staff.
We strongly encourage applications from persons of all racial and ethnic
backgrounds.
November
2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
IUCN Position: Legal Officer, Environmental Law Programme, Deadline: December 21, 2012
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
LEGAL OFFICER
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW PROGRAMME
Duty station:
Starting date:
Function group:
Work percentage:
Reporting to: Director, Environmental Law Centre
BACKGROUND
The Environmental Law Programme (ELP) provides the principal source of environmental law expertise to the IUCN Programme. The work of ELP is carried out by the IUCN Environmental Law Centre (ELC) in collaboration with the IUCN Commission on Environmental Law (CEL), and the IUCN Regional and Country Programmes.
The ELP supports the development and implementation of international and national environmental law, provides technical assistance and promotes capacity building in developing countries, while also maintaining the world's premier environmental law information and data base service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of the Legal Officer are:
·Develop and manage a portfolio of projects related to legal aspects of climate change including REDD+, Ecosystems based adaptation, forests conservation and land use issues. Project development and management include the preparation of concepts and proposals, the identification of funding sources, project related administrative duties, reporting, as well as the provision of technical assistance;
·Play a major role in the implementation of the 2013-2016 IUCN Environmental Law Programme (ELP) on valuing and conserving nature, effective and equitable governance of nature’s use and deploying nature-based solutions to global challenges in climate, food, development;
·Contribute to programming and reporting for ELP, and to general IUCN programming as required;
·Ensure that ELP expertise on the legal aspects of climate change related issues is available to policy makers;
·Collaborate with ELC legal and information officers, with the staff of IUCN's Regions responsible for environmental law, and with members of the IUCN Commission on Environmental Law (CEL) in project-related development and work;
·Collaborate with IUCN's technical programmes to identify and meet their requirements for legal input;
·Organise and lead project related workshops and meetings in the area of his/her work, as appropriate;
·Manage and supervise the work of consultants in the projects within his/her areas of work;
·Support the activities of CEL, and its specialists groups, as appropriate;
·Develop and prepare IUCN reports, newsletters and environmental law-related publications;
·Represent the ELC in relevant meetings and conferences;
·Take up any other appropriate duties within the areas of work assigned by the ELC management.
REQUIREMENTS
·Juris Doctor or equivalent with strong academic record and emphasis on environmental law, including significant experience regarding climate change, and energy in relation to biodiversity conservation, as well as regarding international conventions related thereto.
·At least eight years of increasingly responsible work experience in those fields.Work experience in developing countries is desirable.
·Proven experience in developing, fundraising and managing projects.
·A broad legal background, including private and/or government practice, experience with commercial and industry issues and legislative development desirable. Policy development experience an advantage.
·Excellent research, writing and analytical skills needed as well as an ability to work both independently and in a small, multi-cultural team.
·Experience in facilitating and participating with volunteer networks.
·Exceptional interpersonal skills.
·Computer literacy in basic office applications and the internet.
·Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including to a non-legal audience.
·Speaking and writing skills in English required and fluency in other IUCN languages (French and Spanish) desirable.Working knowledge of German an advantage.
·Willingness to undertake significant levels of work-related travel.
APPLICATIONS
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted at the beginning of 2013. Preference will be given to candidates familiar with IUCN programme and project development and management procedures.
Interested candidates who meet the selection requirements are requested to submit their curriculum vitae, a letter of motivation in English, and the names and contact details of three referees, including one recent employer, to:
ELC Coordinator of Operations
Human Resources
IUCN Environmental Law Centre
Godesberger Allee 108-112, 53175 Bonn, Germany
Fax +49 228 269 2250
Applications by email are preferred. They should be sent only toDaniella.Montag@iucn.orgbefore 21 December 2012.
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