STAP Panel Member Search - deadline 31 January 2014

Outstanding independent scientists are invited to apply for vacancies that will become available in July 2014 within the GEF’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel. 2 qualified candidates are required in the areas of Biodiversity and Chemicals/Waste Management. STAP Panel Members are expected to be able to provide a minimum of 60 days per year to the work of STAP, and up to a maximum of 90 days - depending on work program circumstances.

Requirements:

1. Minimum 15 years experience in scientific research with demonstrated success in applying research results to real-world issues;
2. Ability to work cross-sectorally in areas of importance related to their field of expertise;
3. Capable of bridging scientific, technological, and policy issues;
4. Understanding of the assigned GEF focal area, its strategic objectives, and linkages with other GEF focal areas is an asset.

Follow the links below to the detailed terms of reference. Deadline for application: 31 January 2014

All enquiries should be directed to:

Thomas Hammond, Secretary - Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) Secretariat
Global Environment Facility
c/o United Nations Environment Programme
email: thomas.hammond@unep.org