CEFAS25-02 Applications for the Appointment of experts to the Sustainable Blue Economies (SBE) Technical Assistance Platform Development Advisory Panel (DAP)

UPDATE FOR YOUR ATTENTION: The timeline and frequency of calls for Concept Notes for the SBE Technical Assistance Platform is currently under review. It is expected that it will be revised and will vary compare to the timeline and frequency indicated in the DAP applicants pack. Applicants are still encouraged to apply to become members of the Development Advisory Panel, but they should be aware that the Concept Note review process will follow a revised timeline. Cefas are appointing social science and development experts to join the Sustainable Blue Economies Technical Assistance Platform's Development Advisory Panel (DAP). Its primary role is to provide high quality socio-economic and development advice to ensure the best science underpins sustainable and equitable development. You will be part of a team reviewing and co-designing technical assistance requests with SIDS partners. Applicants need to have direct experience of working in coastal and marine settings in developing countries. The Sustainable Blue Economies (SBE) programme is part of the UK government's Blue Planet Fund (BPF) and focuses on the development of equitable blue economies and enhancing resilience to the impacts of climate change in SIDS. You can find the full Application Pack attached to this notice, which provides full details on the SBE Programme, the requirements for the DAP and the application process. All applications must be submitted as per the instructions in the Application Pack. The application deadline is Monday 17th March at 12:00 noon (GMT).