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Influence policy at an international level Up to six new members for the Darwin Advisory Committee Funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Darwin Initiative aims to draw on the wealth of biodiversity expertise in the UK to work with local partners in developing countries to protect and enhance their biodiversity. We are now seeking up to six new members to join the Darwin Advisory Committee which advises the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the principles and aims of the Darwin Initiative grant programme and on the selection of projects for funding. You must be able to bring either scientific expertise or equivalent professional experience in a field related to biodiversity, conservation or the environment. In addition, you will have experience of working with or within countries in which the Darwin Initiative operates; familiarity with conservation work in Overseas Territories will be desirable. Your personal qualities will include excellent communication and analytical skills, together with the ability to work constructively with others and participate in collective decision making. You will also have proven expertise in providing impartial and pragmatic advice and identifying priorities for funding. As a committee member, you will be required to attend four to six meetings per year in addition to Darwin Initiative events and you will spend additional time on preparation for meetings. You must also be willing to travel to meetings within the UK. The appointment is initially for three years and will commence in Autumn 2009. Members do not receive any payment but are reimbursed for travel and subsistence expenses incurred. If you think you have the expertise to play a vital part in the work of this important and influential committee, then we would like to hear from you. For further information and an application pack, please contact publicappts@defra.gsi.gov.uk or telephone 020 7270 8417 quoting reference PAPPT86/09. The closing date for applications is: 12 noon, 22 June 2009. The UK Government and devolved administrations are committed to improving the diversity of their public bodies and welcome applications irrespective of race, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious beliefs or similar philosophical belief, age, gender re-assignment or community background. We would particularly welcome candidates from under-represented groups, for example, women, people with disabilities and members from Black and Minority Ethnic communities. All public appointments are based on the principle of merit.
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