Call for Expression of Interest for Legal Counsel Services
Background:
The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) is a statutory organization established as a Trust Fund under the Protected Areas Conservation Trust Act, Chapter 218 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2020. Since its establishment in 1995 as Belize’s national Conservation Trust Fund, PACT has been at the forefront of conservation efforts in Belize, with significant legislative amendments in 2002, 2015, and 2017 enhancing its mandate. Sourcing funds nationally and internationally, PACT contributes to financing the sustainable management and development of Belize’s natural and cultural heritage through support to the government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations that manage Belize’s National Protected Areas System. PACT operates under a strategic framework designed to close the financing gap in conservation, improve stakeholder engagement, and optimize organizational performance.
Objective:
PACT, in the course of its business operations, aims to ensure that all activities, including grant-making, fiduciary management, procurement, and general corporate activities, are legally sound, protect corporate interests, and manage risks effectively. Legal compliance is a core priority to support PACT’s sustainable operations and strategic goals.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 22, 2024, to:
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PACT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability).
PACT is not liable for any costs incurred by applicants in submission of their application.