Senior Partnerships Officer

Job Title Senior Partnerships Officer, Corporate Partnerships / Grade 05
 
Vacancy Number CD/09/IRC320
 
Dates of posting 9/2/2010 – 2/3/2010
 
Contract type / Duration Continuing duration
Reports to Manager, Private Sector and Non-Government Donors
 
Cluster / Unit External Relations and Partnerships Cluster/ Resource Mobilization Unit
 

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. The Global Fund has so far committed more than US$15 billion to over 740 programs in 140 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.
 

PERSON SPECIFICATION
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 to 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. 

YOUR APPLICATION
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. 

HOW TO APPLY
Online iRecruitment System (External Applicants)
Global Fund Employees

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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. 

CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
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. 

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