GEF STAP Panel Member - International Waters

Panel Members provide intellectual leadership, to innovate and to formulate at the highest-level advice that may challenge conventional thinking, and to bring intellectual rigor to their advice on strategic, thematic, and operational issues of the GEF.  Panel Members undertake their individual activities and responsibilities pro-actively, and as part of a team to advise the GEF about scientific and technical issues across its entire portfolio.  They steer STAP advice towards the analysis of contemporary environmental challenges and the formulation of strategic options for consideration by the GEF Council.  Panel Members are responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of STAP’s annual Work Plan, which is adjusted periodically to reflect changing priorities and new tasks. 

1. Ensure the best available relevant scientific and technical advice is provided through demonstrated leadership and initiative.  

2. Mobilize scientific and technical networks and partnerships. 

3. Develop and implement STAP’s Work Plan, including drafting analytical papers, reports, making presentations, attending and convening meetings of experts. 

4. Screen all full-sized projects (above $2 million), and program framework documents, for technical and scientific soundness, in biannual GEF work programs. 

5. Actively participate in two STAP meetings a year, and monthly STAP teleconferences. 

6. Contribute to the Chair’s report and presentations to twice-yearly GEF Council meetings, and STAP’s quadrennial report to the GEF Assembly.

7. Contribute to the GEF’s corporate activities, including ad hoc requests for advice, and participating in workshops and meetings.

8. Prepare quarterly indicative work plans based on the annual STAP Work Plan and submit quarterly timesheets.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in scientific research, and in the application of results to real world issues in developing countries, is required.

• Peer-reviewed publication record on issues of relevance to the GEF is required.

• Demonstrated ability to work in an integrated, interdisciplinary manner across the GEF’s portfolio, with experience in systems thinking, is required.

• Capability of bridging scientific, technological, economic, social and policy issues in the public and private sectors is required.

• Familiarity with, and understanding of, multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) is desirable.

• Experience of working in developing countries, including applied research, design and implementation of programs involving MEAs, ideally in coordination with multilateral and bilateral agencies is desirable.

• Access to, and ability to engage with, and tap into, extensive scientific networks and partnerships globally, in both developed and developing countries, in environmentally sustainable development is required.

• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning and knowledge management is desirable.

• Exceptional analytical, research, writing and communication skills is- required.

• Demonstrated expertise and leadership in global environmental issues and sustainable development, supported by a peer-reviewed publication record is required.

• Demonstrated ability to initiate and manage scientific research with multiple stakeholders in different geographical settings is required.

• Knowledge of the scientific processes required for the implementation of MEAs in developing countries is desirable.

• Enthusiasm and commitment to dealing with global environmental issues, sustainable development, and transformational change.

• Ability to collaborate effectively and remotely in a multicultural team and share responsibilities.

• Ability and willingness to travel globally. 

• A good sense of humor.