Senior Policy Advisor
Full Time, 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Attractive Salary and benefits package
Based in Geneva
The International HIV/AIDS Alliance (the Alliance), UK, and STOP AIDS NOW! (SAN!), the Netherlands, have formed a partnership called Stop AIDS Alliance to build synergies between policy and advocacy work on HIV in Brussels, Geneva, Washington DC, London and the Hague. To represent the work of the two organizations towards relevant policy makers, multi-lateral agencies and institutions in these centers which is key to the global response to HIV and health.
The mission of Stop AIDS Alliance is to ensure that HIV is a high priority in the global policy agenda including adequate financing to achieve universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support. Supporting efforts to ensure full financing of the Global Fund, UNAIDS and UNITAID and promoting innovative financing for health.
The Senior Policy Advisor will work closely with the Stop AIDS Alliance staff in Brussels, under the supervision of the Policy Manager: Stop AIDS Alliance based in Washington DC and the policy team of the Alliance and SAN! He/she will be responsible for carrying out the policy and advocacy activities agreed in the common annual work plans of Stop AIDS Alliance; taking part in international thematic working groups and representational and communication activities with relevant stakeholders in Geneva; collaborating with other civil society organisations and liaising with the permanent missions of key EU Member States, the EU and U.S Delegations as well as with the key Geneva-based UN agencies. The Senior Policy Advisor will also be responsible for keeping Stop AIDS Alliance colleagues and colleagues in the Alliance and SAN! up-to-date on relevant policy debates in Geneva.
The successful candidate must have a good knowledge of international agencies, INGOS, donors and bilaterals in Geneva and Europe, especially those active in the field of HIV and health policy. You should also have a strong interest in working on HIV, AIDS and health issues. You must be able to work autonomously with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously. You will have demonstrable experience with senior level representational work, with a diverse range of policy makers and experience of advocacy work with representatives of UN agencies. You will be well organised and have a high level of interpersonal, networking and communication skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are essential and the ability to work in another language, in particular French, is desirable.
Please see the person specification and job description for full details of the role.
How to apply:
For more details on this post, including Job Description and Person Specification please see our website www.aidsalliance.org/sw7320.asp
Application deadline: Wednesday 7th July 2010
The International HIV/AIDS Alliance is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with HIV are particularly encouraged to apply.
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