The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change is inviting written applications and nominations for two (2) vacant positions on The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund Board of Trustees:

1) Private Sector representative of the financial services sector,

2) Representative from an academic or research organisation ordinarily resident in the Territory.

Qualifications

In keeping with Section 12(3) of The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund Act, 2015, applicants/nominees must have:

· the necessary experience and involvement in the sector to be represented

· no conflict of interest in regards to their position on the Board, including related to political affiliation

· capacity to do one or more of the following: (i) attract financial support for the Trust, (ii) ensure effective financial management of the Trust, (iii) provide sound and effective decision-making leading to the attainment of the functions of the Trust and (iv) provide effective leadership and direction to the Board.

 Eligibility:

Belongers or Non-Belongers may be nominated, however the Board must maintain a simple majority of persons who belong to The Virgin Islands. The following documents must be submited to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change via email (menrcc@gov.vg):

· Signed Application / Nomination Form (for nominations, the nominee’s written consent to the nomination must be submitted with the nomination)

· Curriculum vitae of applicant / nominee

· Three (3) references

· A recent police report attesting to whether the applicant or the nominee has any criminal record

· Proof of Belonger status (if applicable)

· The nomination or a letter of support from a registered organisation in the sector to be represented.

Deadline: 9th June, 2025

More information about the Trust Fund and its Board as well as the Application / Nomination Form are available from the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change at www.bvi.gov.vg/climatechange. Questions can also be directed to the ministry at 1-284-468-2147.