Environmental Law and Governance Specialist
Overview
Consultancy to assess and recommend enhancements to Zambia's policies, legislative, and institutional frameworks related to investment readiness in critical energy transition minerals.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft a report on gaps and needs of Zambia’s policies, legislative and institutional frameworks related to investment readiness in critical energy transition minerals.
- Develop recommendations for strengthening Zambia’s policy, legislative and institutional frameworks for investment readiness in CETM.
- Facilitate stakeholder consultations and validation workshops.
- Draft a report on specific recommendations for enhancement of the policy package.
- Provide regular updates on progress and carry out other assigned tasks.
Required Experience
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of environmental law/ policy in Zambia is required. Legal and policy research, analysis or advisory work in Zambia related to the environment, natural resources in the mining sector or related sectors is an advantage. Working experience with international organizations, including those in the United Nations system, or with academic institutions in the context of research and analysis, in particular in legal analysis, and expertise in independent research and review, are an advantage.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental law, natural resources law, mining law, public law, regulatory governance or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in law in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in environmental law may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.