Vacancies - Fund Portfolio Managers in The Global Fund Secretariat ------------------------------------------------------------------ Geneva, Switzerland THE GLOBAL FUND, established in 2001, is an independent public- private partnership. It is the largest global fund in the health do- main, with over USD 2.0 billion currently committed. The purpose of the Fund is to attract, manage and disburse additional resources to make a sustainable and significant contribution to mitigate the im- pact caused by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in countries in need, and contributing to poverty reduction as part of the Millennium Development Goals. The Secretariat is established as a highly profes- sional, non-hierarchical and lean organization, which values diver- sity and commitment to the issues and results. The Fund is looking for staff with strong commitment, an open mind-set, entrepreneurial and flexible attitudes, proven emotional intelligence and the ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines. Candidates must be experienced in * Managing the collection, processing and approval process of grant proposals and agreements * Coordinating local in country mechanisms, fiduciary arrangements and grant recipients * Reviewing periodic reports on the progress of implementing grants and recommending disbursements based on results achieved Essential Qualifications and Experience * University degree, preferably advanced, in business administration, management, public health, economics or other relevant discipline * Extensive international experience in the private and/or public sector in managing project portfolios in developing countries * In-depth knowledge and specific experience in working with at least one of the three diseases HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria * Proven knowledge of country dynamics through direct in-country working experience * Excellent analytical, written and computer skills * Diplomacy and discretion * Team player in a multi-cultural environment * Excellent language skills (English and/or French for the Africa region, English and Spanish for Latin America and English for the Asia region). Proficiency in other regional/local languages are a ma- jor asset Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, experience and the level of responsibility assigned. Candidates must quote the Following References TGF/03/10 - for the four positions in the Africa portfolio team TGF/03/15 - for the two positions in the Latin America portfolio team TGF/03/17 - for the three positions in the Asia portfolio team These vacancies are open to applicants of either gender. Applicants from communities affected by the three diseases are encouraged to ap- ply. Candidates applying for positions in more than one region should state which region their qualifications and experience are more suited. Applications should be made on line using the Global Fund application form (http://www.globalfundatm.org) or sent to the following e-mail address: mailto:recruitment@theglobalfund.org or mailed to: Raymond W. Fell Recruitment Task Force The Global Fund "Centre Casai", Avenue Louis-Casai 53 1216 Cointrin, Geneva, Switzerland. THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS: 21 March 2003 Only the most suitably qualified and experienced candidates under se- rious consideration will be contacted for interview during March/April 2003.