advisor for activities relating to indigenous peoples internationally

advisor for activities relating to indigenous peoples internationallySec. 699B. (a) Advisor.—After consultation with the Committees on Appropriations and not later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act, there shall be established within the Department of State in the immediate office of the Director of United States Foreign Assistance an Advisor for Activities Relating to Indigenous Peoples Internationally (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “Advisor”), who shall be appointed by the Director. The Advisor shall report directly to the Director.(b) Responsibilities.—The Advisor shall:(1) Advise the Director of United States Foreign Assistance and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development on matters relating to the rights and needs of indigenous peoples internationally and should represent the United States Government on such matters in meetings with foreign governments and multilateral institutions.(2) Provide for the oversight and coordination of all resources, programs, projects, and activities of the United States Government to protect the rights and address the needs of indigenous peoples internationally.(3) Develop and coordinate assistance strategies with specific goals, guidelines, benchmarks, and impact assessments (including support for local indigenous peoples’ organizations).(c) Funds.—Of the funds appropriated by this Act under the heading “Diplomatic and Consular Programs”, not less than $250,000 shall be made available for implementing the provisions of this section.(d) Report.—Not later than one year after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations describing progress made in implementing this section.