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The consultancy is expected to produce the following deliverables.
- Regulations and resolutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation in Ecuador are drafted, focused on supporting REDD+ implementation and safeguards application.
- Document developed with recommendations for advancing the processes needed for ART/TREES registration and ERPA with LEAF
- Provide legal advice to the SCC focused on REDD+ and the application of the associated safeguards, as well as the country's NDC and other key policies for climate change mitigation and adaptation in Ecuador.
- Prepare, support in the preparation, review and give feedback on draft regulatory norms or standards, resolutions, rulings, orders, memorandums, official letters and the like that must be issued by the SCC or the MAATE.
- Collaborate with inputs and contributions to the registration processes under ART/TREES and the agreement (Emission Reductions Purchasing Agreement-ERPA) with LEAF.
- Provide legal inputs and contributions to the processes of consultation and engagement of stakeholders, resolution of complaints and controversies, and policies and actions to address and respect safeguards.
- Contribute with inputs and support in the follow-up of the development of the REDD+ benefit distribution plan of the country.
- Conduct the development of guides and instruments associated with the technical standard that establishes the compensation scheme for greenhouse gas emissions in Ecuador.
- Maintain fluid communication with the Legal Department of MAATE and other strategic partners according to the guidelines of the SCC.
Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition, Quito, Ecuador
Expected duration12 months
Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe 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. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.
The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO), located in Panama City, Panama works closely with the 33 countries of the region and its activities are integrated into the Medium-Term Strategy and the Programme of Work approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA).
The Consultant will be supervised by the UNEP Programme Management Officer UN-REDD+ for Latin America and Caribbean Office and will work 40 hours per week full-time in the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition (MAATE for its abbreviation in Spanish) of Ecuador, in the Undersecretary of Climate Change´s (SCC for its abbreviation in Spanish) offices.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in processes related to International Public Law, Public Law, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, conflict resolution or arbitration, provision, and regulation of public services. (required)
- At least 2 years of work experience with public sector institutions in Ecuador. (desirable)
- Knowledge and experience in using computer tools, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (desirable)
- Professional experience in legal advice and public law associated with climate change (desirable).
- General knowledge of Ecuador's legal, political, and institutional environmental framework. (desirable)
- Knowledge of the country's legal framework related to climate change. (desirable)
- Basic knowledge of English is desirable
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.
