Senior Partnerships Officer, Corporate Partnerships / Grade 05

The Global Fund

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is a global public/private partnership dedicated to raising and disbursing large amounts of additional finance to prevent and treat the three pandemics.  

Since its creation in 2002, the Global Fund has become the dominant financier of programs to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, with approved funding of US$ 18.4 billion for more than 600 programs in 144 countries.

The vacancy is in the Secretariat of the Global Fund. The Secretariat manages the grant portfolio, including executing Board policies, disbursing money to grant recipients and implementing performance-based funding of grants. The Secretariat is also tasked with resource mobilization; providing strategic, policy, financial, legal and administrative support and overseeing monitoring and evaluation. It is based in Geneva and has no staff located outside its headquarters. 

The Global Fund is looking for staff with a strong commitment to health and development, an open mind-set, entrepreneurial and flexible attitudes as well as strong interpersonal skills. 

The Global Fund is committed to using fair, objective and positive employment practices to promote equal opportunities and diversity in employment, ensuring all employees and potential employees are treated fairly, consistently and with respect, before, during and after, their employment. We seek to create an environment that is representative of, and responsive to, different groups. Thank you for your interest in working for the Global Fund.

Role Summary & Key results expected

Reporting to the Manager, Private Sector and Nongovernment Donors, the Senior Officer, Corporate Partnerships, will oversee business development for the Global Fund’s corporate major gifts program with the aim of mobilizing significant additional resources for the Global Fund.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The Senior Officer, Corporate Partnerships, will:

• Undertake business development and marketing of the Global Fund Corporate Champions major gifts program seeking, as part of a team, to achieve annual resource mobilization of $30-50 million;
• Develop and foster existing relationships with corporate donors and other key partners and individuals in each target market segment, including a particular focus on developing partnerships in major emerging economies, notably the BRIC countries;
• In cooperation with team’s Senior Communications Liaison create and manage events and media content promoting successful partnerships;
• In cooperation with Global Fund regional private sector officers, develop opportunities for corporate donors to engage with the Global Fund through governance, and operational support.

Qualifications and Membership

Essential:

Advanced Degree in Business or Closely Related Subject.

Experience

Essential:

• At least seven years experience working at a senior level in business development and marketing;
• Significant business experience (3+ years) in emerging economies, particularly one or more of the BRIC countries;
• Proven expertise in brand management and communications.

Desirable:

Knowledge and experience of development issues and global health.

Technical skills and competencies

Skills:

• Strong business development, sales and marketing skills;
• Strong relationship and project management skills;
• Strong writing and presentation skills;
• Self starter and outcome oriented;
• General knowledge of HIV/AIDS.

Core Competencies

(The Global Fund has a “core competency framework” setting out standard behaviors that are expected of all staff. Only the key competencies for this role are listed. The selected candidate would be expected to demonstrate adequate levels across all core competencies).

Core Competencies:

• Solution-Oriented Analysis
• Demonstrating Accountability and Commitment
• Communicating Effectively
• Promoting Team Work
• Results-Oriented

Languages

An excellent knowledge of English and preferably a good working knowledge of French or one of the following: Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish.  Knowledge of other languages an asset.

Mandatory cover letter

A covering letter not exceeding one and one half pages must accompany all applications. The letter should describe your ability to meet the essential requirements set out in the vacancy notice.

GLOBAL FUND STAFF SHOULD APPLY ELECTRONICALLY VIA GFS THROUGH TGF EMPLOYEE SELF-SERVICE OPTION  http://gfs.theglobalfund.org/

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE GLOBAL FUND WEBSITE THROUGH THE ONLINE IRECRUITMENT SYSTEM  http://www.theglobalfund.org/en/employment/

CLOSING DATE FOR THE RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:  2 March 2010

Due to the sheer quantity of applicants, we will only contact candidates whose applications are of interest for this position and who are to be invited to participate further in the selection process.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS BEING REPUBLISHED, THEREFORE PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO APPLY.

Staff are employed by and are subject to the terms and conditions of employment of the Global Fund.

The Global Fund is a foundation established under the laws of Switzerland enjoying certain privileges and immunities in Switzerland pursuant to a Headquarters Agreement concluded between the Swiss Federal Council and the Global Fund on 13 December 2004.

The person selected for this position will be appointed for a continuing duration contract.

We offer competitive remuneration packages. Salaries are paid in Swiss Francs, and salary and benefits of staff are exempt from taxation in Switzerland. This position is at Global Fund Grade 05 with a minimum basic annual salary of 119,200 Frs.