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Legal Specialist

United Nations · Nairobi

United NationsNairobiPosted 29 October 2026Apply by 27 November 2026

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Closing date
27 November 2026 (29 days left)
Where
Nairobi, Kenya
How to apply
On brightermonday.co.ke, where the employer takes applications.
This employer
United Nations has 2 open roles on RezSync.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental law, international law, human rights or a related field.

A first-level university degree in law in combination with 2 additional qualifying years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing is required.

Prior experience working on international and/or national environmental law relating to pollution issues is required.

Excellent research and analytical skills, in particular in legal analysis, and expertise in independent research and review is required.

Excellent writing and communications skills is required.

Prior experience working with the UN or similar international organizations is desirable.

A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental law, international law, human rights or a related field.

A first-level university degree in law in combination with 2 additional qualifying years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing is required.

Prior experience working on international and/or national environmental law relating to pollution issues is required.

Excellent research and analytical skills, in particular in legal analysis, and expertise in independent research and review is required.

Excellent writing and communications skills is required.

Prior experience working with the UN or similar international organizations is desirable.

A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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