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Head of Private Sector Engagement – Geneva

Lead and Innovate in Global Health
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria intends to appoint a new Head of Private Sector Engagement. This is an opportunity to lead the development of innovative partnerships that are at the heart of the Global Fund’s unique character. It has had remarkable success already and the new Head will build on this and pioneer fresh approaches.
The Global Fund’s mission is to attract, manage and disburse additional resources to make a sustainable and significant contribution in the fight against the three diseases, and to contribute to better health for all. Since 2002, it has become a leading financier of programs to reverse the burden of these diseases. It has disbursed US$23 billion for more than 1,000 programs across 140 low and middle income countries and has recently approved an initial allocation of US$10.2 billion for grants during 2014-2016.
The Fund has been very successful in building partnerships with the private sector. For the current replenishment, covering the years 2014-2016, it has mobilised US$640 million from the private corporate sector, private foundations and High Net Worth Individuals. These partnerships with the private sector encompass direct financing of programs, as well as the creation of shared value solutions, innovation through in-kind support and technology transfer, and innovative financing mechanisms. This is a critical and growing part of its strategy and the Fund has a highly ambitious target for future growth.
The successful candidate for the role of Head of Private Sector Engagement will bring substantial experience of leading successful resource mobilisation efforts with private sector partners. Crucially, given the nature of the Fund’s approach, this person will also possess a proven understanding of program delivery in low and middle income countries in order to facilitate technology transfer and the provision of innovative solutions. S/he will be a credible interlocutor with private sector partners in the design of actionable projects and initiatives. A skilled communicator and leader of teams, the new Head will be comfortable and effective in a multi-cultural context.
The Global Fund has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to assist with this appointment. For further information on the position and additional details on qualifications, requirements, terms and conditions of service and how to apply, please visit: www.rraresponses.com
The closing date for applications is 9 May 2014
All appropriately qualified people regardless of sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identities, and individuals who are living with HIV are encouraged to apply.
The Global Fund Board is highly committed to diversity.