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Job Title Senior Advisor, Tuberculosis / Grade 06
Remuneration Basic annual salary starting from 134,700 Swiss Frs. (CHF)
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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.
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Vacancy Number DD/11/IRC770
Closing Date for Applications 06/04/2011
Contract type Defined duration / 2 years – contract may be extended for a
further period.
Reporting to Unit Director, Knowledge Management Unit
Work Cluster / Unit Strategy, Performance & Evaluation Cluster / Knowledge
Management Unit
Role Summary The Senior Advisor, Tuberculosis, reporting to the Unit
Director, Knowledge Management Unit, will serve as the primary point for
leadership and strategic guidance on tuberculosis, collaborating across the
Secretariat and with external partners.
S/he provides the Global Fund with authoritative guidance on the prevention
and treatment aspects of tuberculosis, provides expert technical advice to
support quality grant management, keeps staff updated on scientific and
programmatic developments in the area of tuberculosis, represents the Global
Fund in technical tuberculosis fora and liaises closely with key partners to
maximize the Global Fund’s contribution to the fight against tuberculosis.
The Senior Advisor works closely with other Units and Teams within the
Strategy, Performance & Evaluation Cluster as well as staff across the
organization, including country and regional teams, to realize the
objectives of the Global Fund.
Key Responsibilities In particular the Senior Advisor, Tuberculosis will:
Provide expert advice on strategic issues, challenges and initiatives that
are critical to tuberculosis control, in line with evidence-based normative
guidelines and relevant scientific developments
Provide oversight to Global Fund efforts to apply performance-based
funding principles and approaches for tuberculosis and to measure impact of
tuberculosis control efforts, in close coordination with other relevant
partners
Work with country and regional teams and provide expert and timely
technical advice across the grant management cycle, including but not
limited to: preparation of technical information notes for prospective
applicants to the Global Fund Rounds as needed; technical inputs to
performance frameworks of TB grants, quality of service evaluations and
Phase 2 or periodic reviews
Strengthen Global Fund collaboration and harmonization efforts with key
external partners supporting sustained tuberculosis control and
strengthening of health systems, e.g., the Stop TB Partnership and the World
Health Organization, as well as other bilateral, governmental,
non-governmental, and private sector organizations
Work with the Global Fund leadership to ensure appropriate representation
of the Global Fund in various working groups and/or task forces related to
TB or TB/HIV, as well as in regional meetings, as needed
Respond to specific technical queries arising from within the Secretariat
either directly or by directing GF staff to published information or to
specific external technical experts. Assist in responding to specific
requests for information or technical queries coming from donors,
stakeholders, media or partners, and the press for information, interviews
and similar communications/advocacy efforts to advance the Global Fund’s
crucial role in tuberculosis control and scale up
Monitor scientific and programmatic developments, including new tools
(drugs, diagnostics, preventive tools, vaccines, etc) and public health
approaches to health development in general and the prevention and control
of tuberculosis in particular, by reviewing scientific literature and
attending scientific conferences and other technical meetings
Support continuous learning within the Secretariat through technical
seminars, training courses and updates on tuberculosis
Contribute to the development of regular GF reports, publications, press
releases and other advocacy or information materials
Perform other duties as required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications Essential:
A medical degree and an advanced university degree in public health,
epidemiology, or infectious diseases.
Experience Essential:
11 to 15 years of experience at international level in the area of
tuberculosis prevention, treatment and care, including program design and
implementation, research and policy development
Experience in working with national tuberculosis programs in developing
countries
An understanding of the international health arena and direct exposure to
health environments both at national and international levels
Desirable:
Experience in operations research
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). Languages:
Native speakers or advanced written skills and spoken fluency in English and
one of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish
or Russian. Additional linguistic skills are a major advantage.
Skills:
Proven negotiation and diplomatic skills; the Senior Advisor will be
required to influence decisions in a collegial fashion
Expertise in using technical knowledge to inform policies and strategies
through consensus
Track record of work in a team environment
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Excellent analytical, financial, management and evaluation skills
Adaptability and flexibility in working in a complex and dynamic
environment
Core Competencies:
Sound Decision-Making
Building Relationships
Communicating Effectively
Understanding Others
Promoting Team Work
Results-Oriented
The Global Fund Since our launch in 2002, we’ve committed more than US$21.7
billion in over 150 countries to help fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
To date, our programs have saved 6.5 million lives worldwide.
Our success is due to one thing, collaboration. We believe passionately in
the power of collaborative effort. Be that working to improve internal
functions, or working with our service delivery partners in the field. It
all comes down to one thing: an unrelenting commitment to do better.
We plan to do better still in 2011. But for our plans to become a reality we
need to find some exceptional people. People who share our passion and
commitment to work together. People who are "best in class" in their chosen
field. And most of all, people who want to make a difference to the lives of
others.
HOW TO APPLY
Online iRecruitment System (External Applicants)
Global Fund Employees
Mandatory cover letter
Please ensure your application is supported by a one page covering letter.
In your letter please explain clearly the skills, experiences and
characteristics that make you especially suited to the advertised role.