STAP Operational Framework – Discussion Paper
(Draft – Dec 16)
1. Introduction
The Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel is a constituent of the Global Environment Facility which
advises the GEF Council and Partnership on strategic, thematic, and operational issues of a scientific and
technical nature. The Panel includes a Chair and six independent scientists whose expertise reflects the
main focal areas of the GEF, supported by a small professional Secretariat. UNEP is responsible for
establishing and supporting the Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel1, similar to the World Bank’s
responsibility for establishing and supporting the administrative functions of the GEF Secretariat,
Independent Evaluation Office, and GEF Trustee.
The recent evaluation of STAP as part of OPS-5 underscored the quality of STAP’s current strategic
contributions to the GEF Program, and identified a number of areas where this contribution could be
further enhanced and focused. The evaluation provided the following key recommendations:
1. Clarify STAP’s strategic mandate in the GEF – including potentially through the consideration of
a GEF Science Policy
2. Revitalize the role of research in the GEF Program, and ensure STAP’s contribution to the GEF’s
Knowledge Management Strategy
3. Review STAP’s quality assurance function in the GEF Project Cycle
4. Assess and improve STAP’s administrative arrangements; ensure the functional independence of
STAP
The following paper will primarily address the issue of administrative arrangements outlined in point 4
above. It proposes an operational framework for STAP which should improve efficiencies and reduce
transaction costs in delivering Secretariat services to the STAP Panel and the GEF Partnership, while
ensuring continuing adherence to the financial and administrative norms of UNEP. Concomitantly, it
proposes a revision and streamlining of the STAP Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure – along
with revision of the GEF Project and Programmatic Approach Cycle paper with regard to STAP
responsibilities . Finally, this paper will provide an outline of planned STAP events and deliverables for
the calendar year 2014.
Ideally, an operational framework would normally follow sequentially from an agreed mandate and
strategy (points 1-3 above). Following the recommendations of OPS-5, it is expected that a
comprehensive review of STAP’s mandate and strategy will take place in early 20142. Based on the
results of this exercise, the operational framework proposed here will likely need to be adjusted.
Additional background, context and rationale for the Operational Framework proposed here is provided
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GEF Instrument
Management Response to the Fifth Overall Performance Study of the GEF (GEF/R.6/18), Para 28.
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in the paper Administrative Functions of STAP: Proposals for Consideration (Nov, 2013), as well as in
OPS-5 Technical Document 15: Evaluation of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel.
2. Outline
This paper is organized into the following sections:
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Overview of current administrative arrangements
Staffing – Current status and future needs
STAP Secretariat Administrative Services – travel, consultants, procurement
STAP Budget – Trends, future needs
Planned STAP Events and Deliverables – Calendar Year 2014
STAP Mandate – Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure
Annex 1 – Secretariat staffing needs and proposed Organizational Chart
Annex 2 – Job Descriptions (Professional Staff) – Proposed Secretariat Positions
Annex 3 – Zero Draft: STAP Terms of Reference
Annex 4 – References to STAP in the GEF Instrument
Annex 5 – GEF Council Decisions and Information/Policy Documents Referring to STAP
3. Overview of Current Administrative Arrangements
From its establishment in 1994 until 2006, the STAP Secretariat was based in UNEP Headquarters,
Nairobi, Division of GEF. Following the GEF reforms of 2006, the Secretariat of STAP along with all
program management functions were transferred to Washington, DC, in order to facilitate integration
with the GEF more broadly through proximity to the GEF Secretariat. All administrative functions of
STAP related to travel, contracts, and procurement remained in Nairobi. The STAP Secretariat is
currently housed in the offices the UNEP Regional Office for North America (RONA). STAP and RONA
share in all recurrent costs related to office space, communications, office equipment, and utilities on a
pro rata basis.
The split in the programmatic and administrative functions of STAP outlined above have resulted in a
number of challenges with regard to the delivery of STAP services in an efficient and timely manner.
Additional issues also exist in delivery of administrative services, including the dissimilar fiscal years of
UNEP and the GEF, insufficient administrative support and financial reporting from UNEP-RONA due to
staff constraints, and the lack of a method of payment in UNEP-RONA which meets common fiduciary
standards.
4. Staffing
1. Current STAP Secretariat staff complement
The current Secretariat staff complement, including responsibilities, is as follows (see also Annex 1):
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Secretary (P5) - Secretariat oversight, Chair/GEF/Agency liaison, Biodiversity
Sn. Program Officer (P4) - International Waters, Climate Change
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Sn. Program Officer (P4) - Chemicals, Cross-Cutting3, Certifying Officer
Program Officer (P3) - Land Degradation, Adaptation
Program/Admin. Assistant (G6) - General administrative support including procurement and
leave certifying officer
Finance/Admin. Assistant (G5) - Travel, contracts, payments (Nairobi based)
FMO (P4) @ 30% - Oversight of budget, expenditures (Nairobi based)
2. Future staff requirements
Based on a recent assessment undertaken by STAP Secretariat staff regarding current responsibilities in
the context of the existing staff complement (see Annex 1) it was determined that the following staff
positions are required in the STAP Secretariat to meet current demands:
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Sn. Program Officer (P4) – Biodiversity, SFM, REDD+4
Communications Officer (P3) – Outreach, Web Site, Knowledge Management
FMO (P3) @ 50% - Financial management, expenditures, tracking of payments
Recommendation: In addition to the proposed staff additions noted under item 2 above, it is further
proposed that the current positions of FMO (P4) and Finance/Admin. Assistant (G5) noted in Section 4a
above be moved to the UNEP-RONA duty station – concomitant with the adoption of recommendations
in Section 5 below.
5. STAP Secretariat Administrative Services
a) Consultants
STAP requires the services of numerous outside experts and scientific/technical organizations in the
delivery of its work plan. STAP Members themselves are retained and remunerated through consulting
contracts. STAP processes on average 30-35 individual contracts annually. The STAP Secretariat prepares
and submits to the Director, GEF Coordination, a quarterly plan for consultants and workshops/expert
meeting which outlines any upcoming requirements for consultant services for review and pre-approval.
The division between the substantive functions of the STAP Secretariat in Washington and the
administration of consulting contract services on behalf of STAP travel in Nairobi creates a number of
challenges which compounds the normal approvals and contract management process.
Recommendation: Similar to institutional arrangements for travel services outlined above, it is
recommended that coordination and approval for consultant services be delegated to the STAP
Secretariat in Washington, DC, under the DOA of the Director, RONA. Note: this option could only be
implemented with a concomitant increase in financial management and administrative capacity in
UNEP-RONA.
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Note – all Secretariat professional staff address cross-cutting responsibilities to some degree.
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Recruitment expected to begin January 2014
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b) Procurement
The Procurement, Travel and Shipping Section (PTSS) of UNON handled all STAP procurement needs
when the STAP Secretariat was based in Nairobi and subsequent to the STAP Secretariat being
transferred to Washington. In July of 2010, STAP was advised that PTSS would no longer be in a position
to offer these services and that these be undertaken using the Delegation of Authority of the Director,
RONA. Since that time, administration of STAP procurement functions has been undertaken by the STAP
Secretariat in Washington. These responsibilities were taken on with no addition to administrative
capacity in the STAP Secretariat or training on procurement procedures.
Recommendation: Concomitant with the current responsibilities for procurement following the decision
of PTSS in 2010, delegate approval functions for procurement to UNEP-RONA under the DOA of the
Director, RONA, on behalf of STAP. Note: this option could only be implemented with a concomitant
increase in financial management and administrative capacity in UNEP-RONA.
c) Travel
All arrangements for official STAP travel are undertaken through the UNON Travel Office (and travel
agent) in Nairobi, whether it be for staff, panel members, consultants, or meeting participants. In order
to manage this process, all arrangements are coordinated by a STAP staff member (G5) based in UNEPHQ in Nairobi. The STAP Secretariat prepares and submits to the Director, GEF Coordination, a Quarterly
Travel Plan which includes any upcoming travel for review and pre-approval. The division between the
substantive functions of the STAP Secretariat in Washington and the coordination for STAP travel in
Nairobi creates a number of challenges which compounds the normal approvals process. STAP currently
undertakes 100 – 120 distinct travel requests in this manner on an annual basis – which has increased by
roughly 10% per year over GEF 5.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the coordination and approval for travel services be
delegated to the STAP Secretariat in Washington, DC, under the DOA of the Director, RONA. Note: this
option could only be implemented with a concomitant increase in financial management and
administrative capacity in UNEP-RONA. As an alternative option, management of STAP travel services
could be coordinated through the UN Travel Unit and AMEX travel agent in UNHQ in New York.
6. Budget
During the course of GEF 5 requests for STAP services have increased significantly, such as the
development of new methodologies, best practice guides, portfolio assessments and lessons learned
from the GEF repository of completed projects, strategic guidance on programmatic reviews, learning
missions, and the role of research in the GEF to mention a few. While this is a positive development with
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respect to the relevance of STAP’s work within the GEF Partnership, it has been accomplished with little
substantive increase in funding or the capacity of the STAP Secretariat5 (refer to table below).
Annual Budgets (millions of USD) - STAP and GEF Secretariats, 2008 – 2014
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STAP Budget
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GEF Sec Budget
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Reference: Evaluation of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) of the GEF - OPS5 Technical Document # 15 (2013).
In order to implement the recommendations outlined in Sections 4 and 5 above, an increase in the STAP
budget would be required. Specifically, this would accommodate staff costs for a P4 position @ 50%
(FMO), a P3 position (communications), a G5 position (finance/admin support), along with support
costs.
Recommendation: In preparing STAP’s contribution to the GEF 2015 business Plan, include an increase
to the STAP annual budget of $385,000 (14% above current budget levels) to accommodate the
recommendations outlined in Sections 4 and 5 above. Note: It would be necessary to discuss this
proposed increase with the GEF CEO well in advance.
7. Planned STAP Meetings and Deliverables – Calendar Year 2014
The following meetings, papers, reports, and other deliverables are planned over the next 12 months:
Panel Meetings/Expert Meetings
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Expert Meeting on Biodiversity and Climate Change – January 14-16 (BD#11)6
STAP Retreat – January 22-25
Expert Meeting on National Adaptation Plans – Dates TBD (CCA#1)
STAP Panel Meeting – May 24
GEF Assembly – May 25-29 (Panel Meeting, 2 side events, Parallel Session)
Expert meeting on development of indicator for assessing resilience, for reporting to UNCCD on
management of land degradation, also relevant to climate change adaptation. (3rd quarter
2014, dates TBD)
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OPS-5 Technical Document 15, Section V; Note – STAP received additional funding from the LDCF/SCCF in 2012 (approx. 6%
overall increase) to accommodate the addition of a STAP Panel Member for Adaptation. This funding increase, however, explicitly
did not accommodate the costs of an additional Secretariat staff member to support this work.
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STAP Panel Meeting – October 1-3 (dates TBD)
World Parks Congress – Nov 11 – 19 (BD#7, 10)
STAP Papers
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Mainstreaming Biodiversity (BD#10) – January
Political Economy of Regionalism in International Waters (IW#9) – February
Human Well Being Effects of Protected Areas (BD#7) – March
Biofuels for Climate Mitigation (CC#8) – March
Sustainable Land Management and its Relationship to Global Environmental Benefits and Food
Security – March (TBC)
National Adaptation Planning (CCA#1) – August
Mercury Sustainable Management Requirements (POPs#5) – December
STAP Reports, Work Program Screening
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Screening of GEF Work Program – February TBD
Screening of GEF Work Program – April TBD
Report to GEF Assembly – May
Report to Council – November
8. STAP Mandate
The mandate of STAP is derived from the GEF Instrument, which provides the legal basis for the
establishment and function of the Global Environment Facility and its bodies. References to STAP in the
GEF Instrument are outlined in Annex 4. Specific authorizing language providing clear guidance on the
mandate, responsibilities, and administrative arrangements for STAP is currently lacking in the GEF
Instrument. This gap is addressed by the STAP Terms of Reference (GEF/C.31/4 - 2007, revised by mail in
2012), STAP Rules of Procedure (GEF/C.23/Inf.11, 2004), and the relevant sections of the GEF Project
and Programmatic Approach Cycles (GEF/C.39/Inf.3, 2010)7
Ideally, the STAP related references in the GEF Instrument should be worded with specific authorizing
language in a fashion similar to, for instance, the clauses describing the objectives and operation of the
GEF Secretariat. In addition, the authorizing language for STAP within the GEF Instrument should
preferably be brought up to date with respect to changes in the responsibilities of STAP. Short of this,
however, a revision of the Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure of STAP, as well as sections
referring to STAP in the GEF Project and Programmatic Approach Cycles – in consultation with GEF
Partners and for approval by Council as provided for under Paragraph 24 of the GEF Instrument – would
also represent a reasonable way forward.
Currently, there is considerable overlap and redundancy between the STAP Terms of Reference and the
STAP Rules of Procedure. The latter, moreover, has not benefitted from a decision of Council, and has
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not been updated since it was presented to Council in 2004. Both will almost certainly require revision
based on the outcomes of the review of STAP stemming from the GEF Management Response to OPS-58.
In order to inform this review, a zero draft of a proposed revision of STAP’s Terms of Reference –
incorporating the Rules of Procedure into a single document and addressing redundancy where
apparent – is provided for discussion purposes in Annex 3. In addition, the outcomes of this review, as
noted in the Introduction (Section 1), will likely have considerable impact on the structure and
procedures of STAP’s Operational Framework going forward.
Based on the draft recommendations from the OPS-5 STAP Assessment, it appears likely that the role
and supportive activities of the STAP may change considerably in GEF-6. The draft recommendations
include the suggestion of STAP revising its quality assurance function in favor of becoming more focused
at portfolio or programmatic levels, including contributions to the GEF on knowledge management
initiative. This may include tools such as Targeted Research and data mining from completed projects,
working even more actively with academic and other partners for data sharing, assisting in the
development of streamlined indicators and data management, and generally ensuring that the GEF
portfolio generates effective contributions to public knowledge and lessons learned. Changes such as
described will likely have significant impacts on the way STAP is structured and undertakes its business.
9. Next Steps
Outcomes from the following events and/or milestones over the next 6 months to June 2014 should be
considered against the framework and recommendations presented in this document:
Assess the outcomes of the 3rd GEF Replenishment Meeting (Dec. 10-12, 2013);
Report on outcomes of Assembly planning meeting (Jan 8, 2014);
Formulation of review following GEF Management Response to OPS-5, para. 28 (Jan 2014);
STAP Retreat (Jan 22-25, 2014);
Outcomes of 4th GEF Replenishment Meeting (Feb. 2014);
Outcomes of review re: point 3 above (March/April 2014) for consideration at the 46th
Meeting of the GEF Council;
7. STAP Panel Meeting (May 24, 2014)
8. STAP Retreat (June/July, 2014)
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Management Response to the Fifth Overall Performance Study of the GEF (GEF/R.6/18), Para 28.
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Annex 1:
Assessment of Secretariat Staffing Needs and Proposed
Organizational Chart
Results of Secretariat Staff Discussions – Sept. 24/25, 2013
Reported to Director, GEF Coordination – Nov. 4, 2013
Participants:
Thomas Hammond, Christine Wellington-Moore, Lev Neretin, Guadalupe Duron, Robin
Burgess, Katherine Kinuthia
1) Current staff complement and overview of responsibilities (Washington, DC)
Secretary:
Sn. Prog. Off.:
Sn. Prog. Off.:
Prog. Officer:
Admin. Asst.:
Secretariat management and oversight, Chair/GEF/Agency liaison, Biodiversity
International Waters, Climate Change Mitigation
Chemicals, Cross-Cutting, Certifying Officer
Land Degradation (incl. Adaptation)
Administrative support to all Secretariat functions; primary focal point for all HR,
contracts, and procurement issues; leave certifying officer.
2) Responsibilities inadequately or currently not addressed
a) Outreach and communications (includes oversight/management of website, report
layout/printing/quality control, editing, oversight of peer review process, partner liaison –
particularly with the scientific community)
b) Social sciences – including economics (environmental economics)
c) Adaptation – particularly ecosystem based adaptation
d) Monitoring and evaluation – STAP outcomes/impact
e) Sustainable forest management (SFM), LULUCF
f) Oversight of biodiversity focal area
g) Staff HR issues, procurement policy
3) Pending factors
a) Recommendations from STAP Evaluation OPS-5 (expected Nov. 2013)
b) Overall funding levels through the replenishment process for GEF 6 (expected Feb. 2014)
4) Analysis
It was agreed that the combined responsibilities outlined in point 2 above represents approximately 3
person/years of effort. Resources available in the current STAP budget are sufficient to accommodate
the costs of one position. Lower cost strategies short of formal staff hires for addressing some of the
responsibilities above, particularly with points “a” and “g”, may be possible to develop – although
financial costs would still be entailed. Responsibilities associated with point “b” could be built in across
focal areas, rather than as a standalone function.
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5) Recommended next steps/actions
As a first priority, staff reached a consensus to proceed with recruiting a professional position which
would combine responsibilities for biodiversity, SFM, REDD+ , and LULUCF (Action: update the current
draft classification notice – post for recruitment). The present assessment should be reviewed and
updated once the key recommendations of the STAP Evaluation become known. Future budget
preparations for FY 15 should reflect this assessment, and including inputs from item 3 above as these
become known.
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Annex 2 - Proposed Secretariat Job Descriptions for New Staff Positions
Programme Officer, P4 – Biodiversity, SFM/REDD+
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated
entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to
coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global
environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the
international community for action. The GEF helps developing countries and those with
economies in transition to meet the agreed incremental costs of measures designed to achieve
global environmental benefits in the following focal areas: biological diversity and sustainable
forest management, climate change, international waters, ozone layer depletion, land
degradation, and chemicals and waste. UNEP provides the host to the Scientific and Technical
Advisory Panel (STAP).
This post is located in UNEP/GEF coordination office in the UNEP Regional Office for North
America (RONA), Washington D.C. Under the oversight of the Director GEF Coordination and
the direct supervision of the Secretary, Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP), the
incumbent will:
Responsibilities
1. Support the day-to-day functioning of the STAP in assisting with the management,
coordination, and administrative support to the Panel and being specifically responsible
within assigned focal areas of the GEF for the development and delivery of the STAP
programme of work:
a. Assist STAP Secretary to prepare and oversee STAP Programme of Work
including oversight of Programme deliverables and associated budget;
b. Provide high-quality services to the Panel in the delivery of STAP’s Programme
of Work;
c. Assist in the organization of STAP regular meetings, including developing
agendas, arranging meeting facilities, and preparation of minutes and meeting
reports and meeting follow-up;
d. Assist in organizing and preparing STAP thematic workshops, documents and
communicating them to the GEF partnership and beyond;
e. Supervising the editing, publication and dissemination of STAP papers, reports
and other products;
f. Assist in providing support for STAP, through helping identify STAP expertise,
and relevant scientific and professional networks;
2. Helping to organize and oversee the interaction between STAP and the Global
Environment Facility (GEF) Council, GEF Secretariat, GEF Evaluation Office, GEF
Agencies, and respective Multilateral Environmental Agreements by:
a. Following-up on STAP's contribution to GEF strategies and policies to assure
that they are informed by best available scientific and technical advice; ;
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b. Organizing and overseeing the distribution of project documentation, and
recommending revisions to STAP’s procedures for project screening as
necessary;
c. Supervision and undertaking of selective reviews of GEF projects including
Targeted Research proposals and discussing these with the GEF Agencies and
providing technical support as requested;
d. Ensuring that there is adequate consultation between STAP and the GEF
Secretariat and Agencies on their respective work on strategic scientific and
technical issues;
e. Maintaining adequate liaison arrangements between the Secretariat of the
Convention on Biological Diversity, and, where applicable, the UN Framework
Convention on Climate Change on items relating to Land Use, Land Use Change
and Forestry, and their respective subsidiary bodies for scientific and
technological advice and related technical bodies. Staff member should also
coordinate with STAP Secretariat colleagues where there are overlaps in workrelated to Conventions.
3. Appraising the STAP of strategic scientific and technical issues affecting GEF policies,
strategies, and programmes, by:
a. Identifying, reviewing and recommending to STAP, policy, strategic and
operational issues requiring STAP's analysis and advice;
b. Preparing background papers for STAP discussions, including consolidating and
synthesizing issues and options;
c. Developing cooperative activities with the multilateral environmental agreements
and its scientific bodies related to STAP work;
d. Support STAP in identifying and following up on emerging scientific and technical
issues of significance for the GEF;
e. Providing substantive comments on STAP's papers and reviews.
4. Assist in the mobilization of scientific and technical expertise in the GEF through STAP,
its working groups and networks of scientific institutions and bodies, so that STAP
functions as a conduit between the GEF and the scientific community at large, by:
a. Assessing and finalizing recommendations of nominees for members of STAP,
its working groups and scientific networks;
b. Promoting the participation of STAP in international scientific initiatives relevant
to the GEF focal areas, including proposing and developing cooperative
activities between STAP and other scientific organizations and panels;
c. Informing STAP on major scientific and technical activities undertaken by UNEP,
the MEAs and other UN agencies, and identifying opportunities for their
participation in STAP ad-hoc working groups.
5. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Ability to advise senior management and other senior officials on approaches
and techniques to address highly complex issues; strong programme management, monitoring
skills; ability to work under pressure.
Planning and Organizing: Proven ability to plan, organize, and report regularly on a programme
of work, requiring an in-depth understanding of the strategic direction of the GEF and ability to
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integrate the work of STAP into the GEF work programme ensuring timely delivery of results; is
proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Accurately judges the amount of
time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches tasks to skills.
Team Work: Open and collaborative approach to task definition and delivery, anticipates and
resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions between the various partners.
Education
Advanced University Degree in one of the physical, social or natural sciences which relate to
one or several GEF focal areas: biological diversity and sustainable forest management, climate
change, international waters, ozone layer depletion, land degradation and chemicals, or a first
university degree with a relevant combination of academic and professional qualifications.
Work Experience
At least seven years of relevant work experience of which three years at international level will
be required. Experience in working with the scientific and technical community essential.
Knowledge and experience in working on at least one thematic area for example, chemicals
management, energy or natural resources management is essential. Project management
experience in at least one of the areas above is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post
advertized, excellent command of English with superior communication skills. Working
knowledge of another UN language would be an asset.
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Programme Officer, P3 – Communications and Outreach (TBD)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems designated
entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to
coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global
environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the
international community for action.
This post is located in the Secretariat of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel of the
Global Environment Facility at the UNEP/RONA duty station. The United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing
environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the
development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under
review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international
community for action.
The GEF helps developing countries and those with economies in transition to meet the agreed
incremental costs of measures designed to achieve global environmental benefits in the
following focal areas: biological diversity and sustainable forest management, climate change,
international waters, ozone layer depletion, land degradation, and chemicals and waste. UNEP
provides the host to the Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP). Under the overall
guidance of the Secretary, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
Responsibilities
1. Maintain the overall schedule of STAP’s activities and major processes and milestones
occurring within the Secretariat's annual work cycle including meetings organized by the
Secretariat and ensure that the decisions taken at the meetings are logged, distributed for
action and followed through to completion;
2. Manage the production, update and dissemination of the Secretariat's public information
needs using print, electronic and other media, ensuring that UN and other existing standards
and guidelines are adhered to by: producing publications, reports, regular bulletins, press
releases, brochures, exhibits and other audio-visual media, as required; managing the efficient
distribution of the aforementioned materials to GEF stakeholders; updating of briefing materials
and press kits for specific events;
3. Maintaining the STAP expert list and distribution list and official channels of communication,
and developing and maintaining a list of other partners (governments, institutions, experts)
4. Ensure the ongoing development, maintenance and appropriate updating of the substantive
content of the STAP Website; in collaboration with UNEP and the GEF Secretariat.
5. Coordinate the preparation and follow-up of all documentation needs for meetings of the
STAP Panel of Experts. Review and revise meeting and other documentation forecasts in
consultation with other secretariat officers.
6. Perform any other duties as may be requested by the supervisor.
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Competencies
Professionalism: Demonstrated professional competence in information dissemination and
documentation; Must be able to work independently with a high degree of responsibility and
professionalism, and with minimal supervision; Proven managerial skills and knowledge of
administrative procedures.
Planning and organizing: Ability to develop clear programme goals that are consistent with
agreed strategies of the Secretariat; ability to identify priority activities and adapt them to current
needs as appropriate;
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Exhibits interest in having two-way
communication; Tailors language, tone and style to match the audience.
Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; Offers new and different options
to solve problems or meet client needs; thinks 'outside the box'.
Client orientation: Ability to relate to and identify clients' needs, and to match them with
appropriate solutions within the context of agreed limits and the mandate of the Secretariat.
Education
Advanced university degree in mass communications, environmental or relevant social
sciences, or a first university degree with a relevant combination of professional and academic
qualifications.
Work Experience
At least 5 years of relevant working experience in the field of environment and/or
communication or documentation; Good working knowledge of the Internet, as well as electronic
communications important; Excellent writing skills in English required; Managerial and
administrative experience desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post
advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of Spanish or
French an asset.
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Annex 3 – STAP Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedure (Zero Draft)
[TRACK CHANGE VERSION ALSO AVAILABLE]
MANDATE
In accordance with paragraphs 11 and 24 of the GEF Instrument. the Scientific and Technical Advisory
Panel (STAP) is established by UNEP as an independent advisory body to the GEF. STAP shall provide
timely scientific and technical advice to the Facility including on GEF policies, operational strategies,
programs and on projects and programmatic approaches; and will ensure adequate access to the
necessary expertise and advice for the GEF.
STAP's activities shall be coordinated with the activities of the GEF Secretariat, GEF Evaluation Office and
the GEF Agencies and be consistent with GEF policies and procedures approved by the Council.
The STAP shall interact in a complementary manner with other relevant scientific and technical bodies,
particularly with the subsidiary bodies of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the UN Framework
Convention on Climate Change, the Convention to Combat Desertification and the Stockholm
Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. For focal areas in which the GEF is not operating as a
convention's financial mechanism, the STAP shall advise on the development of scientific and technical
criteria and provide scientific and technical advice on priorities for GEF funding. The STAP shall provide
expert scientific advice to inter-agency task forces and bodies handling other GEF processes, when such
advice is requested.
Pursuant to this mandate, STAP shall report to each regular meeting of the GEF Council and to the GEF
Assembly.
UNEP shall provide STAP's Secretariat and shall operate as the liaison between the Facility and STAP.
COMPOSITION
6. The Panel of STAP shall normally comprise six Members and a Chairperson.
7. The composition of STAP shall reflect:
(a) Recognized leadership in specific relevant fields in the GEF focal areas of Biological Diversity, Climate
Change, International Waters, Ozone Depletion, Persistent Organic Pollutants, Land Degradation and
Sustainable Forest Management and with an ability to bridge scientific, technological, economic, social
and policy issues;
(b) Geographical and gender balance;
(c) Experience in the management of science and with knowledge of issues in the implementation of
complex international initiatives;
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(d) An understanding of the organizational and operational setting of the GEF Agencies, particularly the
context of program and project development and implementation; and
(e) Knowledge about the scientific processes required for the implementation of relevant conventions in
developing countries and familiarity with relevant international assessments.
8. The composition of the STAP Secretariat shall complement the Panel with regard to administrative
and technical competencies and to ensure continuity and adequacy of advice provided to the GEF.
STRATEGIC ADVICE
11. STAP shall advise the GEF Council regarding contemporary issues of the global environment and how
to address them; provide a forum for integrating expertise on science and technology, including their
social, economic and institutional aspects; facilitate, synthesize, promote and galvanize relevant and up
to date contributions from the natural and social science communities and relevant technologies. In
carrying out this role, STAP's advice will complement ongoing activities within the GEF-related
Conventions.
12. STAP's role in providing strategic advice to the GEF shall be as follows:
(a) Advise on the state of scientific, technical and technological knowledge related to each focal area,
highlighting policy and operational implications for the GEF;
(b) Advise on the scientific and technical aspects of specific strategic matters such as cross-cutting
issues; scientific coherence of GEF operational strategies and programs, and their consistency with GEF
policies and objectives; and integration of national and global benefits in GEF interventions;
(c) Advise on research by identifying applied/targeted research which would improve the design and
implementation of GEF programs and projects, and by reviewing the research work of the GEF Agencies
and the GEF Secretariat;
(d) Participate as the lead scientific and technical advisor in the formulation of new and updated focal
area strategies including advising on their coherence at higher strategic level.
13. As part of its strategic role, STAP shall provide a number of specific products on a regular basis,
including:
(a) Thematic Briefing Documents that summarize the available scientific knowledge and technological
know-how within selected specific themes, and translates this knowledge into actionable advice for the
GEF. The Briefing Documents also identify controversies and knowledge gaps, and suggest needs for
further research, technology development and capacity development.;
(b) Foundational advisory papers gathering the scientific evidence-base to guide Replenishments;
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(b) Quadrennial reports to the GEF Assembly on the broad scientific and technical issues that emerged
during the preceding phase of the GEF and an assessment of the extent to which Replenishment
addressed the scientific evidence base available to the GEF regarding emerging issues and gaps.;
(c) Reviews of the scientific and technical aspects of GEF operational and focal area strategies and
programs;
(e): A STAP Annual Work Program information paper for the GEF Council.
OPERATIONAL ADVICE
14. STAP will contribute to the identification of GEF Programs, their design, structure and periodic
review, in consultation with the GEF Secretariat and the GEF agencies. STAP will commission reports on
scientific needs and demands in the program being considered, including recommended indicators and
targets. These reports will include sections on the scientific literature supporting the need for a
Program, scientific assessments of geographic locations identified for assistance, advice on appropriate
scientific approaches and methodologies, advice on analytical techniques including scientific aspects of
M&E, and scientific dissemination and communication strategies.
15. STAP will contribute to ensuring the scientific soundness and technical quality of GEF investments
through the provision of tools to the GEF Secretariat to apply in screening program and project
concepts, enabling independent reviews and provision of objective scientific and technical advice,
including responding to requests, from the GEF Secretariat and the GEF Agencies, to enhance the quality
of interventions at any stage during development. STAP's activities shall be integrated into the processes
and timing set out in the GEF Project Cycle, conducted in close cooperation with the GEF Agencies and
the GEF Secretariat, and based on the standard documentation provided by the GEF Agencies during
various phases of the GEF Project Cycle. Decisions regarding program and project clearance, approval or
endorsement at various steps in the Cycle shall be consistent with procedures approved by the Council.
17. STAP shall convene a Research Committee to advise the GEF CEO on each Targeted Research
proposal received.
18. STAP shall maintain adequate and transparent access for all parts of GEF to the best available
scientific and technical expertise on a global basis, quality assured by STAP Panel members;
19. STAP shall standardize the types of information needed in the scientific and technical review
process, including additional reviews of programs and projects on a selective basis and maintain and
keep under review generic guidelines for the terms of reference for scientific and technical reviews, in
consultation with GEF Secretariat and the GEF Agencies..
20. STAP shall have the discretion and initiative to selectively review and to report the findings to the
GEF Council, regarding any program or project proposal, while keeping the Chief Executive Officer
informed.
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MONITORING AND EVALUATION
22. STAP will provide timely and relevant advice on scientific and technical matters related to
monitoring and evaluation activities. The Chairperson of STAP takes part in relevant meetings and
consultations on monitoring and evaluation in the GEF.
23. STAP will provide advice on the work program of the GEF Evaluation Office related to evaluations
with components on science and technology, and suggestions on such subjects to evaluate. It may also
provide opinions on the evaluability of scientific aspects and related methodologies for measuring global
environmental impacts, in response to evaluation approach papers, Terms of Reference or reports. STAP
members may also be called upon to support directly an evaluation, while respecting the independence
of both STAP and the GEF Evaluation Office.
24. The STAP will support the GEF Secretariat and Agencies, upon request, on monitoring of scientific
and technical aspects of the GEF portfolios and program. The STAP will also support knowledge
management and information sharing related to scientific and technical aspects of the portfolio. The
STAP will support the GEF Secretariat in the development and use of scientific indicators to measure
results at national and portfolio levels.
SECRETARIAT
25. STAP and its ad-hoc working groups shall be served by a Secretariat. This Secretariat shall be
provided by UNEP. The Secretary of STAP shall be responsible for the Secretariat functions. Under the
guidance of the Chairperson, these functions shall include:
(a) Coordination of the delivery of advice by STAP to the GEF and keeping under review the adequacy of
STAP’s advisory services to deliver strategic and operational advice;
(a) Making arrangements for sessions of STAP and its working groups and providing them with services
as required;
(b) Preparing the budget and reporting on its status;
(c) Ensuring the necessary coordination, liaison and involvement with the GEF Secretariat, the GEF
Evaluation Office, GEF Agencies, Conventions, subsidiary bodies and other relevant bodies;
(f) Maintaining, keeping under review and constantly updating the STAP knowledgebase regarding
external expertise on a global basis;
(g) Drafting policy, strategy, operational, scientific and technical papers for Panel Members and assisting
in their timely transmission to the GEF Council and other bodies of the GEF;
(h) Preparation of documents, reviews and reports, including reports on the performance of STAP and
its Secretariat; and
(i) Performing such other support functions as may be assigned by STAP.
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26. Appropriate budgetary procedures shall be instituted to ensure the independence of the operations
of STAP.
COOPERATION WITH SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL BODIES OF THE CONVENTIONS AND OTHER
SCIENTIFIC BODIES
27. STAP's activities shall be considered complementary to and take into account the work done by the
subsidiary bodies on scientific, technical and technological advice of the Conventions on Biological
Diversity, Climate Change, Desertification and Persistent Organic Pollutants, and the Panels of Intergovernmental Assessments. STAP will contribute especially in cross-cutting issues, through its ability to
review and synthesize scientific and technical information relevant to the objectives and strategies of
the GEF. In carrying out its mandate, STAP shall independently interact with these bodies in a
collaborative and cooperative manner reflecting their relative mandates and roles.
28. Cooperation and coordination between STAP and these bodies may be enhanced through a variety
of arrangements, including reciprocal participation in meetings and other activities including in working
groups. The Chairpersons of the subsidiary bodies and assessment panels may be invited to participate
in meetings of STAP and/or its working groups.
29. STAP shall establish practical working arrangements for meeting and consulting with the subsidiary
bodies of the Conventions, advisory and assessment panels as well as with relevant research bodies and
shall regularly report on progress and outcomes to the GEF Council.
AMENDMENTS
31. The GEF Council may approve amendments to the present arrangements.
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Annex - STAP Rules of Procedure
Composition of the Panel of STAP
Membership
The Executive Director of UNEP, advised by a Search Committee, and upon approval of the GEF Council,
shall ordinarily appoint six Panel Members of STAP and shall also appoint a Chairperson. The Members
shall ordinarily be appointed for a term of two years renewable for a further two years. Members may
be removed by the Executive Director of UNEP only for cause.
The Chairperson shall normally contract at least 90 working days per year to STAP
Organization of the Panel
The Chairperson of STAP may designate from amongst the Members a Vice-Chairperson to serve for the
duration of their term and must identify and keep under review focal area, including cross-cutting,
responsibilities amongst Panel Members. The Chairperson is responsible for ensuring adherence of the
Panel to the current STAP Work Plan, which includes reference to specific responsibilities of the
Chairperson and Members of STAP and to the STAP Work Program.
STAP may convene ad-hoc working groups to address particular issues or questions which arise and to
obtain specialized technical opinions as needed. The ad-hoc working groups may also be designed as
resource groups for the GEF Agencies on specific technical aspects of project and program design and
provide advice on technological options, cost-effectiveness and related social issues.
The Chairperson of STAP shall act as the spokesperson in various meetings, and may assign members to
represent STAP at meetings. The Chairperson shall be provided with adequate financial support in
carrying out these responsibilities.
Conflicts of interest
Members who hold positions in Government, non-governmental organizations, or who are working in,
or have any contractual arrangement, as consultants or otherwise, with a GEF Agency or the GEF
Secretariat, shall disclose this information to the Executive Director of UNEP. Potential conflicts of
interest with agencies or individuals involved in individual programs or projects should be disclosed to
the Chairperson of STAP. At the discretion of the Chairperson, members may be excluded from
attending Panel discussions in which he/she has a personal interest or has had significant involvement in
any capacity
Search Committee
The Search Committee is convened as required by invitation of the Executive Director of UNEP. Officially
designated representatives drawn from the World Bank, UNDP and the GEF Secretariat serve on the
Committee alongside the current Chairperson of STAP. UNEP’s representative is the Chair and the STAP
Secretary acts as the Secretary to the Search Committee. The Committee, which normally meets
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electronically, receives briefings prepared by the Secretary on the current composition and performance
of the Panel Members, nominations received and candidate rankings according to criteria agreed by the
Committee. The Secretary prepares the agendas, meeting papers and reports and agrees the final
report with Committee members. The Chairperson of STAP will attend all meetings of the Committee
except when the position of Chairperson is under review. The work plan for each cycle of the work of
the Committee is as follows:
At least six months prior to expected appointment of one or more Panel Members, the STAP Secretary
shall request the Executive Director to invite nomination of representatives from the World Bank, UNDP
and GEF Secretariat;
A first meeting of the Committee shall be convened to consider a briefing paper prepared by the
Secretary presenting reasons for Panel Member replacement in the context of the entire Panel’s
appointment dates, length of service, and individual performance with recommendations for application
of selection criteria, including ranking procedures;
The Secretary shall invite all GEF Agencies, GEF-related Convention bodies, the International Council for
Science and the TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world, to nominate candidates for
consideration against recommended selection criteria;
A second meeting of the Committee shall consider a candidate evaluation report from the Secretary
containing proposed ranking, and decide on a short list of candidates for interview by representatives
drawn from the organizations represented on the Search Committee, sitting together with the STAP
Chairperson;
A final meeting of the Committee shall receive a report on the results of interviews and decide upon the
candidate(s) to recommend to the Executive Director. If the recommendation is accepted the Search
Committee will wind up its work and delegate to the Secretary any further actions to be taken.
The Secretary shall convey the Executive Director’s letter addressed to the GEF Council containing
details of the approved candidate(s) to the GEF CEO in the form of a draft Decision and Working Paper
for GEF Council consideration, normally in the form of a Decision by Mail.
Following approval by Council, the GEF Secretariat will inform UNEP, which will appoint Panel Members
to STAP and provide consultancy contracts to each appointed Member through the United Nations
Office at Nairobi.
The Secretariat of STAP
The UNEP Executive Director shall appoint a STAP Secretary to lead the Secretariat which will be located
in UNEP offices in Washington DC, with necessary support staff also located at UNEP in Nairobi Kenya,
and consist of a sufficient complement of professional and administrative staff to enable effective
delivery by Panel Members of scientific and technical advice to the GEF across all focal areas.
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On all administrative, procedural and financial issues, the Secretary of STAP is accountable to the
Executive Director of UNEP. On all substantive issues, the Secretary is accountable to the Chairperson of
STAP. The functions of Secretary of STAP shall include direction of the work of the Secretariat in
accordance with the current STAP Work Plan and STAP Work Program.
Performance Assessment
UNEP shall monitor the STAP’s performance on all administrative, procedural, and financial issues. The
GEF Council shall monitor the STAP’s Performance on all substantive issues, which shall be measured
against agreed deliverables, targets and indicators to be specified in the STAP’s program of work.
Organization of Work
Meetings of STAP
STAP shall convene two meetings a year at least six weeks in advance of GEF Council meetings. The
meetings shall normally be held in Washington D.C. with an option of one of the two annual meetings to
be held in Nairobi or an alternative location at the invitation of a GEF Agency, with the participation of
the CEO of the GEF and the Heads of the Executive Coordination Offices of the GEF Agencies. The
Chairpersons of the scientific subsidiary bodies of GEF-related environmental conventions and the
representatives of the GEF Agencies shall be invited by the Panel to attend the meetings as appropriate.
A high level segment of the Panel meeting, comprising the CEO of the GEF and Heads of Implementing
Agencies shall be convened at the discretion of the Chair. Draft agenda for the Panel’s meetings shall be
prepared jointly by the Chair and STAP Secretary, in consultation with the GEF Secretariat and the
Implementing Agencies. The agenda will be finalized by the Chair. The Secretary of STAP shall dispatch
the agenda and the background documents no later than two weeks in advance of a meeting. A report
of each meeting shall be finalized no later than four weeks after the end of the meeting and shall be
dispatched as an information note to the GEF Council. Special meetings of STAP to address GEF
corporate needs may also be convened by the Chair, in consultation with GEF partners.
Research
[To be developed drawing on STAP’s review of Targeted Research (GEF/STAP/C.43/Inf.02) and
development of GEF’s knowledge management strategy outlined in the GEF-6 Strategic Positioning
paper (GEF/R.6/19)].
Annual Work Program
STAP shall maintain, keep under review and publish an annual Work Program, which shall be adopted at
the second meeting of STAP within the GEF financial year. The Work Program shall specify work for
delivery by STAP during the GEF financial year agreed through consultation with the GEF partnership
across the categories of Corporate, Cross-Cutting and within each of the GEF’s Focal Areas. A Work
Program Information Paper shall be delivered for Council inspection to the Council Meeting that
precedes each GEF financial year, and in revised form as necessary to the next Council Meeting. The
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budget required for delivery of the Work Program shall be incorporated within the GEF Secretariat
Business Plan Working Paper.
The Work Program shall document each planned advisory activity of STAP, including within the Project
Cycle, in the form of a logical framework specifying for each activity the output/product, means of
verification, expected outcome and impact/contribution towards a relevant GEF Objective. For each
activity the Work Program shall also outline the required inputs and time frame for delivery.
Preparation of the Work Program
Proposals for Work Program activities may be provided by STAP or any GEF partner and will normally be
justified by reference to the adopted GEF Focal Area Strategies, Council Decisions or advice, relevant
scientific assessments including on emerging issues, preparation for GEF Replenishment or periodic
review of GEF strategies. In each case, proposals for activities must be clearly justified and attributed to
the proposer.
For Corporate activities, STAP shall primarily consult the GEF Secretariat and GEF Evaluation Office
regarding priorities; for all other activities whether cross-cutting or within individual focal areas, STAP
shall consult GEF Task Forces regarding priorities. Following these consultations, the compiled draft
Work Program shall be circulated to the entire GEF partnership of Agencies and GEF-related Convention
focal points for finalization with a deadline at least eight weeks prior to the Council Meeting at which
the Work Plan will be presented, to enable STAP to finalize budgeting and other resource allocation
proposals. A record of consultation and feedback regarding the Work Program shall be maintained by
STAP for inspection.
When finalized for presentation to the Council, the Work Program shall also be web-posted on the STAP
website and in due course updated as required. To enable the accountable tracking of activities and
their completion, activity numbering shall conform to the sequence established with the reform of STAP
in 2007 and will be continued forward throughout successive GEF phases as a continuous series to avoid
duplicate activity numbering.
Budget of STAP
The annual budget of STAP, comprising components for administration and STAP activities, is approved
as part of the GEF Secretariat’s Business Plan and Corporate Budget by the second Meeting of GEF
Council within the GEF financial year. The component of the budget for STAP activities shall be
determined on the basis of the agreed annual work program of the Panel. While ensuring the
independence of operations of the agreed activities of Panel, the STAP budget shall be managed by
UNEP in accordance with the United Nations Financial Rules and Regulations, including those related to
delegation of authority to the Secretary of STAP. To this end, the STAP Secretary, under the guidance of
the Chair, will elaborate a draft detailed budget allocation for the activity component of the annual
budget, which will include activities, costs and expected outputs, and convey the budget to the
responsible Finance Management Officer at UNEP. UNEP will provide an approved budget spreadsheet
to the GEF Secretariat for inclusion in the Business Plan, which will detail by GEF consolidated budget
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lines the current financial year allocation, expected expenditure and proposed budget. The STAP
Secretary will prepare a summary of the activities and outputs planned for the financial year to be
presented alongside the budget and will also prepare a review of activities and achievements for the
current GEF financial year for inclusion in an Annex to the Business Plan. Both documents, including the
budget, will be provided to the GEF Secretariat within mutually agreed deadlines.
Following approval of the STAP budget for the next financial year, the STAP Secretary will maintain a
detailed activity-based budget and reconcile it on a monthly basis with the certified expenditure record
maintained by UNEP.
Annual Work Plan
The STAP Work Plan shall be the common delivery framework for achieving the goals of the Scientific
and Technical Advisory Panel and its Secretariat.
The STAP Work Plan shall define the detailed Roles and Responsibilities of the STAP Chairperson and
Members and Secretariat staff
Responsibility for the delivery of work towards the targets and goals shall be shared between the staff of
the Secretariat, the Chairperson and the Members of the Panel;
The STAP Work Plan shall be revised annually by the STAP Secretary in consultation with UNEP and the
Chairperson of STAP;
The advisory outputs and products to be delivered by the Panel and its Secretariat shall be detailed
within the separately approved STAP Work Program.
Delivery of advice to the GEF
[TBD. This section could summarize how STAP provides its advice, including through the Secretariat of
STAP, Members, consultants and other experts. It should also address standards for peer review and
quality assurance and project cycle service standards as required].
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Annex 4 – Reference to STAP in the GEF Instrument
The GEF Instrument contains four sets of reference to the STAP which taken together are considered to
provide the legal authority for the establishment and operation of STAP:
Para 11. The GEF shall have an Assembly, a Council and a Secretariat. In accordance with
paragraph 24, a Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) shall provide appropriate advice.
Para 20. The Council shall: (f ) approve and periodically review operational modalities for the
Facility, including operational strategies and directives for project selection, means to facilitate
arrangements Instrument for the Establishment of the Restructured Global Environment Facility
for project preparation and execution by organizations and entities referred to in paragraph 28,
additional eligibility and other financing criteria in accordance with paragraphs 9(b) and 9(c)
respectively, procedural steps to be included in the project cycle, and the mandate, composition
and role of STAP;
Para 24. UNEP shall establish, in consultation with UNDP and the World Bank and on the basis of
guidelines and criteria established by the Council, the Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel
(STAP) as an advisory body to the Facility. UNEP shall provide the STAP’s Secretariat and shall
operate as the liaison between the Facility and the STAP.
ANNEX D: PRINCIPLES OF COOPERATION AMONG THE IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES
Para 11. Areas of particular emphasis for each of the Implementing Agencies will be as follows:
(b) UNEP will play the primary role in catalyzing the development of scientific and technical
analysis and in advancing environmental management in GEF-financed activities. UNEP will
provide guidance on relating the GEF-financed activities to global, regional and national
environmental assessments, policy frameworks and plans, and to international environmental
agreements. UNEP will also be responsible for establishing and supporting the Scientific and
Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) as an advisory body to the GEF.
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Annex 5 – Council Decisions & Information/Policy Documents Referring to STAP
Paper Number
Title
GEF/C.1/5
Issues Paper on Scientific and
Technical Advisory Panel on the
GEF
Role and Mandate of STAP
GEF/C.2/4
GEF/C.5/6
GEF/C.5/7
STAP Business Plan and Budget
GEF/C.10/5
GEF Experience In Incorporating
The Work Of STAP
GEF/C.11/Misc.1
GEF/C.12/11.Add1
GEF/C.18/12
GEF/C.19/Inf.12
GEF/C.19/Inf.13
GEF/C.23/INF/10
GEF/C.23/INF/11
GEF/C.27/Inf.4
GEF/C.31/4
GEF/C.31/Inf.6
GEF/C.33/13/Rev.1
GEF/C.34/Inf.14
GEF/C.35/13
GEF/STAP/C.43/Inf.02
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/1398
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/1314
STAP Business Plan, Staffing
plan
STAP Recommendations For
Selective review of Projects
GEF/C.6/8
GEF/C.11/Inf.4
URL
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/1419
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/1315
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/1252
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/1157
Note on the Reconstitution of
STAP for the Second Phase of
the GEF
Highlights of the Work of STAP
During GEF 1 (1995-1998)
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/1133
Priorities Proposed by The
Reconstituted STAP
Progress Report Of The
Executive Director Of UNEP On
The Reconstitution Of STAP
STAP Adaptation and
Vulnerability
Priority Issues - STAP
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/1101
Note of the Executive Director of
UNEP on the Partial
Reconstitution of STAP III
Rules of Procedure of the
Scientific and Technical Advisory
Panel (STAP) of the GEF
Improving the Effectiveness of
STAP, Decisions by STAP, the
GEF Secretariat and the
Implementing Agencies
Proposal of the Executive
Director of UNEP on Enhancing
the Impact of the Scientific and
Technical Advisory Panel
Note on the New STAP Roster
and Update on the Revised
Procedure for the Selection of
STAP Roster Reviewers
Proposal of the Executive
Director of UNEP on the
Reconstitution of STAP
A Science Vision for GEF-5
Proposals from the Scientific and
Technical Advisory Panel
Recommendations for Improved
Science and Technology
Guidance in the GEF
Research within the GEF:
Proposals for Revising the
Targeted Research Modality
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/1134
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/893
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/870
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/871
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/711
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/712
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/549
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/426
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/444
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/296
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/258
http://www.thegef.org/gef/node/191
http://www.thegef.org/gef/council_document/researchwithin-gef-proposals-revising-targeted-researchmodality
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