Global Fund Private Sector Focal Point
Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

GBC Background

The Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria (GBC) is a coalition of 220 international companies with a mission to leverage the power of the global business community to fight the HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria epidemics worldwide. GBC is also the “focal point” organization for the Private Sector Delegation on the Board of Directors of the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria (Global Fund), orchestrating the private sector’s engagement with and in support of this global institution.

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria is an independent, public-private partnership established in 2002 that is working to attract significant new resources to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, and to innovatively manage and disburse these funds to effective prevention and treatment programs in countries with greatest need.

Position description

On behalf of the Private Sector constituency engaged with the Global Fund, GBC is recruiting a policy director to act as Global Fund Private Sector Focal Point, a senior policy position with the primary responsibility to ensure the effective engagement and representation of the private sector on the board of directors of the leading global funding agency for AIDS, TB and Malaria.

The Private Sector Focal Point works closely with the elected Private Sector Board Member (currently Mr. Rajat Gupta of McKinsey, also Chair of the Global Fund board), his Alternate Board Member (currently Dr. Brian Brink of AngloAmerican) and the GBC team to expand the private sector role in the Global Fund partnership and support its board of directors.

The incumbent responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring effective communications within the private sector delegation and orchestrating the active participation of the private sector to Global Fund board meeting
  • Working with the Private Sector delegation leadership to advance policy and other board-level work in an efficient manner, while Liaising with other board delegations (including PLWA groups, NGOs and governments) and with the Global Fund Secretariat
  • Supporting the active engagement of private sector on Global Fund Board Committees
  • Develop the private sector delegation network and engagement globally
  • Coordinate partnerships with other Geneva based institutions in support of private sector engagement

Qualifications

Individuals applying for the position of Private Sector Focal Point are required to have the following skills and experience:

  • Solid knowledge of the Global Fund governance and operations
  • Solid global health policy knowledge, with knowledge of key institutions and demonstrated policy analysis/ program expertise in global health programming and funding. Additional private sector experience in a management, consulting or communication function a plus. Experience in public-private partnerships preferred.
  • Strong written and oral communication with solid relationship management and facilitation skills.
  • Strong organizational abilities to manage the demands of a multifaceted position answering to a diverse constituency, and demonstrated capacity to establish and implement a structured workplan and meet milestones.

Candidates must also be committed to the fight against HIV/AIDS, particularly in mobilizing business as a valued partner, and must demonstrate a positive, open attitude and a willingness to work hard in a fast-paced and changeable environment where team-work is essential to success.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are asked to compose a thoughtful cover letter that describes their commitment and how their experience specifically satisfies the above requirements.   

Please send a cover letter and resume, along with salary requirements to GBC New York: asinelnikova@gbcimpact.org

No phone calls please! We will only be able to respond to those candidates we feel are most qualified.

Applications will be kept strictly confidential.