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SalaryHours and contract: Part time 21.6 hours per week, fixed term 12 months
RBG Kew is looking to appoint a new CBD Officer. This position will support Kew in the run up to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP16 which is due to be held in Colombia in October 2024, ensuring that Kew’s critical work on plant conservation is represented and feeds into decision making. In addition, the position will focus on internal implementation of the CBD at Kew and wider policy tracking and help RBG Kew maintain its reputation as a leading authority in UK Conservation Policy and a first port of call for the UK government wanting policy advice based on high quality evidence and publications. This post will be key to Kew’s ability to respond to requests and queries from international stakeholders, Defra, and other UK government departments
The successful appointee will be expected to be Degree Level in law, international relations, biological sciences, or other relevant subject and have proven knowledge of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing and their application to scientific institutions and scientists working overseas. They will also have experience of producing a range of briefing materials for decision makers to tight deadlines.
About Us
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi!
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
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