Diplomacy and Public Affairs. (b) Head of office (1) In general The head of the Office shall be the Director and Special Advisor to the Secretary on Global African Descent Affairs (in this section referred to as the Special Advisor ). (2) Appointment The Director shall be appointed by the Secretary. (c) Other personnel The Office shall be supported by two senior Foreign Service officers. (d) Functions The functions of the Office shall include the following: (1) Advise the Secretary and direct activities, policies, programs, and funding relating to the human rights and the advancement of people of African descent internationally, for all bureaus and offices of the Department of State and shall lead the coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of relevant international programs for all other Federal agencies. (2) Represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of people of African descent in contacts with foreign governments, intergovernmental organizations, and specialized agencies of the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, other international organizations of which the United States is a member, and relevant multilateral conferences and meetings. (3) Lead efforts to promote an international focus on racial equality more broadly, including through diplomatic initiatives with other countries and partnerships and regular and enhanced coordination with international and nongovernmental organizations and the private sector. (4) Develop and manage the Fund for African Descent Affairs, established under section 3(c) of the African Descent Affairs Act of 2017, for the purpose of investing in efficient and innovative solutions to combat racial discrimination and create economic and other opportunities for people of African descent internationally. (5) Develop a uniform set of indicators and standards for monitoring and evaluating foreign policy assistance for people of African descent in Federal agencies. (6) Direct, as appropriate, United States