Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel of the Global Environment Facility

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is the world’s largest funding mechanism addressing global environmental challenges in biodiversity conservation, climate change, international waters, safe management of chemicals, and land degradation. The Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) of the Global Environment Facility is currently accepting applications for three positions from highly qualified candidates with outstanding academic and technical credentials, and a passion for advancing and improving the science/policy interface, in the areas of Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation and International Waters.  To review the detailed Terms of Reference for each position, please click on the appropriate link.

STAP is an independent group of six experts working together to provide objective scientific advice on policies and strategies of the GEF. The Panel implements a results oriented program of work – developed in collaboration with GEF Partners – designed to address important challenges within the GEF Program, and provide operational advice on individual GEF projects.

The successful candidate must have:

Professionalism:

1. An advanced degree, preferably a PhD in a field directly related to the position;
2. Minimum 15 years experience in scientific research – and the application of results to real-world issues;
3. Ability to work cross-sectorally in areas of importance related to their field of expertise;
4. Capable of bridging scientific, technological, economic, social and policy issues;
5. Experience working in developing countries and in the context of multi-lateral environmental assistance;
6. Demonstrated ability to manage scientific research undertakings involving multiple stakeholders;

Leadership:

1. Extensive access to scientific networks, and demonstrated ability to engage these networks;
2. Demonstrated expertise and leadership in one of the thematic areas noted above, supported by (but not restricted to) the candidate’s peer-reviewed publication record;
3. Knowledge of the scientific processes required for the implementation of relevant conventions in developing countries for which the GEF supports.

A STAP Panel Member is expected to provide 60 to 90 days per year to the work of STAP. Remuneration is based on UN scales for senior consultants.

Applications, consisting of a cover letter, a completed Personal History Profile (P.11 form), and current curriculum vitae should be sent to Recruitment.STAPGEF@UNEP.org, quoting the relevant vacancy reference number in the subject line of your email. All applications should be sent on or before the deadline of 6 August 2011.

UNEP is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.