[procaare] 2006 Call for Nominations

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2006 Call for Nominations: 
Alternate of the Developed Country NGO Delegation at the GF Board
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Developed Country NGO Position on the Board of Directors of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (The Fund)

This is to inform you of the Developed Country NGO Position available on the Board of Directors of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (The Fund). 

During the last selection process, the NGO delegations agreed that Alternates should be selected to serve 1 year as an Alternate followed by 1 year as a Board member.  It means that we would only select Alternates with the expectation that they progress to the Board member position in the 2nd year of their 2-year Board mandate. 

The Developed Country NGO Delegation is now soliciting nominations for a position of Alternate 2006/2007 (one year as an Alternate and one year as a Board member).

Position currently occupied is: Board member (2005-2006) Peter van Rooijen, STOP AIDS NOW! (the Netherlands).

Nominated individuals need to submit a four page application and attach letters of reference.  The selection criteria and application process are explained in detail in the Terms of Reference, Section (F) Application Process. 
  
Terms of Reference (ToR): 

The role of an Alternate is that of a volunteer - there is no payment for participating.  Travel and per diem costs are covered by the Fund organization. Previous NGO Board members have found that the position can demand up to 25% of their working time. The Board meets two or three times a year. It is expected that you will attend the Board meetings scheduled in 2006 on April 26-28 in Geneva, and November 1-3 in Mexico. Usually, the Delegation has 2 days of preparatory meetings on site before the Board meeting.

(A)  Board  Functions

1. Set policies and strategies for the Fund, in line with the agreed Purpose, Principles and Scope.
2. Set operational guidelines, work plans and budgets for the Secretariat and Technical Policy and Programme Support.
3. Make funding decisions.
4. Set criteria for membership of, and appoint, Technical Review Panel and Technical Policy and Programme Support Group(s).
5. Establish a framework for monitoring and periodic independent evaluation of performance and financial accountability of activities supported by the Fund.
6. Represent the views of the various constituencies.
7. Represent the NGO community in relation to the Global Fund.
8. Advocate for the Fund, and mobilize resources.
9. Select and appoint a Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson for the Board.
10.Participate in committees and working groups of the Board.

(B)  Mandate and working methods

•  Participate fully in all meetings of the Board (study all relevant documents and provide input in the decision-making process);
•  Participate in teleconferences and other virtual means of communications among the delegation, the NGO community, networks and with the other delegations;
•  Advocate for the participation of community representatives in the design, implementation and evaluation of all policies and programmes at all levels of the Fund;
•  Maintain a focus on issues of importance to the community and NGO movements; 
•  Seek input from the community on key issues of the Board agenda;
•  Consult with and report to a broader community of NGOs and CBOs and communities living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis before and after Board meetings;

(C)  Qualifications and criteria for selection

Based on the Board functions, the selection of an Alternate should take the following criteria into consideration:

•  Possess an understanding of the scope of work of the Global Fund and opportunities it presents;
•  Ability to strengthen the Board’s understanding of NGO and PWA issues in Developing Countries;
•  Represent issues related to NGO involvement in HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria;
•  Represent issues related to people infected and affected by the 3 diseases;
•  Minimum 3 years experience in front-line NGO work in 1 or more of the 3 disease areas;
•  Ability and capacity to communicate and network effectively and broadly by telephone, fax, computer and email; 
•  Ability to represent and promote the Fund publicly, as a Board member representing the NGO community;
•  Ability to act within a team setting;
•  Be gender sensitive; 
•  Possess diplomatic and strategic political skills;
•  Ability to work in written and spoken English (additional languages are greatly desired)*;
•  Linkage to an organization that can facilitate communication and provide consultation and support;
•  Assurance from employer regarding availability of up to 25% of working time for Global Fund related duties, if employed.
•  Preference will be given to those candidates who have been engaged in the Delegation’s work through the NGO Contact Group and who are willing to continue their support to the Delegation after the end of term as Board member.

* Documentation is generally provided in English (large volume), and group discussions will be in English. 

(D)  Length of terms

•  The solicited position is for 2 years (one year as Alternate and one year as Board member).
•  Previous experience with the Delegation and participation in the NGO Contact Group is an asset.
•  Starting from this year, Call to Join the Contact Group will be issued annually through the listserves to encourage future candidates to get involved in the delegation’s work before applying for the Board position.
•  The selected candidate is expected to continue support to the Delegation after the end of his/her 2-year mandate at the Board.
•  This process is intended to ensure that selected candidates are well versed in the mechanics of the GF, prepared to effectively represent NGOs at the GF Board and are willing to share their expertise after the end of term. 
 
(E)  Cessation of Appointment

An NGO Board Member will cease to be a Member if:

•  He/she resigns;
•  He/she no longer has an employer who is supportive of the time commitment required or he/she no longer has links to the organizations that secured his/her nomination and/or selection to the Board;
•  He/she is unable to perform the agreed upon tasks;
•  He/she is unable to work with the other NGO Board Members as part of a team; or
•  If a conflict of interest is declared. 

(F)  Application Process: Read carefully

Nominated individuals to the Global Fund Board need to prepare and submit a 4 page application (only the first 4 pages in the application will be considered) that covers the following:

•  Name, contact information, age, organizational affiliation, communities served, position applied for;
•  Short Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining experience (maximum 2 pages); 
•  Short Narrative outlining your understanding of the Fund and vision for its future, your NGO and community linkages in terms of relevant experience (particularly in southern and developing countries), and the most significant capabilities you would bring to the Board that address the specified criteria (maximum 2 pages).

Attached to the 4-page application will be:
•  2 letters of reference from relevant organizations other than your own (1 page per reference only);
•  1 letter of reference from your own organization, or closest affiliated organization, agreeing to support the additional workload and travel (1 page only).

The reference letters must be signed and on letterhead. Note that only the 3 references requested will be utilized, additional letters will not be considered.

The CLOSING DATE for nominations is Friday, February 17, 2006. The International Council of AIDS Service Organizations (ICASO) will serve as a mailbox for applications. Please send applications with all required documents to:    
Natalia Ciausova
c/o ICASO Secretariat
E-mail: nataliac@icaso.org
Fax: (1-416) 921-9979; tel: (1-416) 921-0018 ext.24
(email messages preferred)

We thank all applicants for their participation but only the one selected will be contacted. The results of selection process will be announced on Wednesday, March 1 through the listserves:

•  Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS report;
•  UN news wire;
•  AF-AIDS 
•  Drum Beat 
•  INTAIDS 
•  PlusNews 
•  ProCAARE 
•  Push Journal 
•  PWHA Net 
•  SEA-AIDS 
•  Healthgap Listserv
•  Community research 
•  Human rights 

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