Advisor, Strategy and Policy - GL D - Defined Duration until December 2029
The Advisor works with senior members of the Department and Secretariat to develop and evolve relevant strategic areas of work, policy and core operational aspects of the Global Fund model. This involves developing strategic options and policy guidance, undertaking research, and developing evidence-based recommendations to inform the strategic and policy direction of the organization.
The Advisor also supports the Manager in other relevant functions or workstreams including horizon scanning and strategic intelligence, translating complex information into clear implications for organizational priorities and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Under the guidance of senior members of the Department, the Advisor will:
- Lead the proactive development of strategic positions and policy options to guide the evolution of the Global Fund’s work and implementation of its Strategy.
- Lead presentations and consultations to solicit and incorporate input from internal Secretariat and external stakeholders on operational model revisions and associated strategy and policy updates, synthesizing key conclusions, strategic implications, risks and mitigation measures.
- Conduct horizon scanning and strategic analysis on emerging global health, financing, geopolitical and other developments, translating evidence and external trends into implications and recommendations for the Global Fund’s strategic direction.
- Develop talking points, briefings, presentations, long-form policy papers and other materials to inform senior management decision-making on strategic and policy matters.
- Lead development of Secretariat position papers responding to independent audits, evaluations and reviews, including coordinating input from across the Secretariat and developing common agreed positions.
- Lead drafting of Committee and Board documents and presentations to support decision-making by the Global Fund’s governance bodies.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to collaborate effectively, innovate and resolve challenges on joint areas of work.
Subject to change by the Executive Director at any time at their sole discretion.
Qualifications
Essential:
Advanced university degree (in public health, international development, development economics, public policy or a related field; or a combination of relevant academic/professional qualifications and experience.
Experience
Essential:
- Relevant work experience within an international management consultancy, public health or development organization, major multilateral or bilateral organization, not-for-profit or related setting.
- Proven writing skills, with experience distilling and synthesizing key strategic points from research, analysis, written input and extended discussions, and drafting longer papers to inform decision-making.
- Experience in the development of strategies and policies in global health.
- Experience developing high-quality presentations to communicate key strategic messages based on analysis or stakeholder input.
- Experience fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders to collaborate, innovate, and resolve common challenges.
- Strong attention to detail.
Desirable:
- Over 4 years relevant work experience
- Demonstrated understanding of topics and innovations at the forefront of international development, particularly HIV, TB, Malaria, resilient and sustainable systems for health, equity, gender equality, human rights, sustainability and the global health architecture.
- Experience and familiarity with the Global Fund, its funding model and operations.
- Knowledge of the Global Fund Strategy
Competencies
Languages:
An excellent knowledge of English and preferably a good working knowledge of French. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.
Functional Competencies:
- Business – Mastery
- Communications – Mastery
- Project Management – Mastery
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Job Posting End Date
18 November 2026Skills Required
- Advanced university degree in public health, international development, development economics, public policy, or a related field, or equivalent qualifications and experience
- Relevant experience in an international management consultancy, public health or development organization, multilateral or bilateral organization, nonprofit, or related setting
- Proven professional writing skills, including synthesizing research and analysis and drafting decision-making papers
- Experience developing strategies and policies in global health
- Experience creating high-quality presentations based on analysis or stakeholder input
- Experience building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to collaborate and resolve challenges
- Strong attention to detail
- More than four years of relevant work experience
- Understanding of international development and global health topics, including HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, health systems, equity, gender equality, human rights, sustainability, and global health architecture
- Familiarity with the Global Fund, its funding model, operations, and strategy
- Excellent knowledge of English
- Good working knowledge of French
What We Do
The Global Fund is an international financing and partnership organization that raises and invests resources to end the epidemics of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. It operates as a partnership between governments, the private sector, civil society, and affected communities. By supporting country-led national health programs, the organization aims to strengthen health systems and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, ultimately working toward a healthier, safer, and more equitable future for all.
