Call for Applications: GFATM Developing Country NGO Delegation

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2009 CALL FOR APPLICATION

Delegations

Members for Developing Country NGOs Position on the Board of Directors of the

Global

Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM)

Note: the deadline for application has

been extended to February, 20, 2009. People who have already submitted don't need to resubmit.

This

is to inform you that the Developing Country NGOs Delegation to the GF board

is seeking delegates to seat in the delegation, starting April 2009. The

Delegation members selected will serve two years renewable once, based on an

assessment process convened by the delegation leadership.

Delegation's

Mission Statement

The developing country NGO

delegation represents the diverse NGO/CBOs response of the global south to

AIDS, TB and Malaria on the GFATM Board.

Based on the knowledge and

experience of NGOs/CBOs and their constituencies, this delegation aims to

contribute to and influence Global Fund policies and practices to be

continually and appropriately responsive to the needs of those affected by

AIDS, TB and Malaria and NGOs/CBOs themselves; one of the defining features of

this is the unique ability to bring the perspectives of both recipients and

implementers to the GFATM processes.

Objectives

The delegations objectives are

to;

Build and

strengthen the capacity of the Developing Country NGO Delegation to

execute its functions on the GFATM Board in a strategic and consultative

manner.Develop and

implement systems and procedures which make the work of the Developing

Country NGO Delegation more cohesive, efficient and effective

We

are therefore now soliciting applications for the year 2009-2011.

Applicants

need to prepare and submit a four page application and attach 3

letters of reference. The selection criteria and application process are

explained in detail in the attached document "Application Process for NGO

Position on Global Fund Board".

The

CLOSING DATE for nominations is February 20, 2009. It will not

be possible to consider applications received past this date.

Please

send all applications with all required documents to: gfngoapplication@...

Application Process for the

Delegation members' from the

Developing Country NGOs on the

Global Fund Board

Background

A

Selection Committee is currently soliciting applications for delegates to the

Developing Country-NGOs Delegation:

Regional

representation:

Africa will have 10 representatives,

Eastern Europe and Central Asia 10, Latin America and the Caribbean 10 representatives

and, Asia and the Pacific 10 representatives

Terms

of Reference (ToR):

The

role of the Delegation member is to support the Board Member and the Alternate

Board member on issues related to the Global fund and to bring to the Board

through the Board member, concerns and voices of the civil society community

from developing countries worldwide.

The role of the

Delegation member is that of a volunteer - there is no payment for

participating. Travel and per diem costs to attend Board meetings and other

committee meetings are covered by funds raised by the Board member and

Delegation and there is no guarantee of attendance at all Board meetings or

attendance of all the delegation members to the meetings. Travel will be

economy class and will be based on funding available.

Being

involved with the Global Fund board delegation can demand from 10-25% of a

full-time equivalent

(A)

Board Functions

The

Delegation members will support the Board member to perform the following

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 Program Support.

3. Make funding decisions.

4.

Establish

a framework for monitoring and periodic independent evaluation of performance

and financial accountability of activities supported by the Fund.

5.

Represent

the views of the various constituencies.

6.

Represent

and voice the needs of in developing Country NGOs

7. Coordinate with outside

agencies.

8.

Advocate

for the Fund, and mobilize resources.

9.

Participate

on committees and working groups of the Board.

The

delegation members will:-

1.

Help

to achieve greater and more effective Global Fund impact in the Developing

Country NGOs' Duties (during and in-between Board meetings)

2.

attend

GF Board and regional meetings and help secure funding to attend

3.

be

a watchdog of GF operations at country level

4.

participate

in Developing Country NGOs and Board working groups

5.

advocate

and mobilize resources for the fund.

6.

develop

strategic alliances with partners in the delegates country and region and at

Board level

7.

be

a conduit and liaise with NGOs and communities at country and regional level

8.

participate

in monitoring and periodic evaluation of performance of GF

9.

fully

prepare for GF Board meetings including reading, summarizing and preparing Board

pre-meeting documents, attending 1-2 day Board pre-meetings, and follow up

after Board meeting

10. respond promptly to

issues as arise between Board meetings

11. Stay up to date on

technical and policy issues related to the 3 diseases and their impact on NGOs.

12. consult

communication focal points and others in-country in region or sub-region

13. maintain close

communication with the Delegation's Board member, Alternate, Communication

Focal Point and delegation members through regular email messages and phone

calls between the Board meetings

14. disseminate

information on Global Fund in line with the Developing countries NGOs '

Delegation's internal/external communications strategy

(

Mandate and working methods for delegation members.

·

Participate

fully in all meetings of the Board (study all relevant documents in order to

provide input in the decision-making process);

·

Participate

in teleconferences and other virtual means of communications among Board

members, the NGO community, networks and with the other NGO Board members;

·

Advocate

for the participation of community representatives in the design,

implementation and evaluation of all policies and programs at all levels of the

Fund;

·

Provide

input into equitable and appropriate allocation of resources;

·

Maintain

a focus on issues of importance to the community and NGO movements (e.g.

Document highlighting NGO input to the Fund);

·

Seek

input from the community on key issues related to relevant documents;

·

Consult

with and report to the broader community of NGOs and CBOs and people and

communities living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis

before and after Board meetings;

· Appoint NGO delegation

advisors.

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Qualifications and criteria for selection

Based

on the Board functions, including representing the various constituencies

(developed and developing country contexts, and from people living with a

disease), the selection of the Delegation members should take the following

criteria into consideration:

·

Possesses

an understanding of the scope of work of the Global Fund and opportunities it

presents;

·

Ability

to strengthen the Board's understanding of NGO issues in Developing

Countries;

·

Experience

and ability to assume responsibility to carry out the tasks as described in the

role of the Board;

·

Represent

issues related to NGO involvement in HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria;

·

Minimum

5 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 (must have

functioning communications linkages such as Internet, telephone, fax, computer

and email);

·

Ability

to act within a team setting;

·

Be

gender sensitive;

·

Possess

diplomatic and strategic political skills including capacity to think and work

strategically;

·

Must

demonstrate ability to work in written and spoken English (additional languages

are greatly desired);

·

Linkage

to an organization that can facilitate communication and liaison and provide

consultation and support;

·

Assurance

from employer regarding availability of up to 25% of working time for Global

Fund related duties.

·

Current

delegation members are free to apply.

(D)

Length of term

The

length of terms for the newly selected Developing Country NGOs

Delegation Members

is for 2 years and is renewable once, based on an assessment process convened

by the Board member and alternate.

(E)

Cessation of Appointment

An

NGO Delegation Board member will cease to be a Member if:

· He/she resigns

·

He/she

is unable to perform the agreed upon tasks;

·

He/she

is unable to work with the other Delegation Members as part of a team; and,

·

If

a conflict of interest is declared.

(F)

Application Process – Read carefully

Nominated

individuals to the Global Fund Board delegation 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, 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 Global Board that address the specified criteria. (maximum 2 pages)

Attached

to the 4-page application will be:

·

1

page letter of reference from your own organization, or closest affiliated

organization, agreeing to the additional travel and workload

·

1

page letter of reference from a relevant organizations other than your own

·

1

page Letter of support from a regional network/NGO outside country of residence

The

CLOSING DATE for nominations is February, 20, 2009

Please

send all applications with all required documents to: gfngoapplication@...

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Dr Cheick Tidiane

Tall

Executive Director

African Council of

AIDS Sevice Organizations (AfriCASO)

9513, sacré coeur 3,

BP: 28366 Dakar Medina

Tel: +221 33 8593939

Fax: +221 33 8673534

cttall@...

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