Jobs at The International HIV/AIDS Alliance - Batswana , Jan 2016

The International HIV/AIDS Alliance is a global network of non-government organisations committed to community action on HIV, health and human rights. Our vision is a world without AIDS.  Since 1994, the Alliance and its partners have supported over 3,000 projects, in over 40 low and middle income countries, reaching millions of people and helping to ensure universal access to comprehensive HIV services. But the challenges remain enormous.

The Alliance has an international secretariat based in the UK, headed by an Executive Director and overseen by a Board of Trustees from all parts of the world who provide support, challenge and policy direction. We are recruiting additional international Trustees to the Board and are specifically seeking:

• Individuals with experience of fund-raising and of broadening the funding base of an NGO beyond traditional donor assistance; 
• Individuals with senior level governance or management experience in the private sector with a marketing / communications background.

It would be particularly desirable if people with these skills also had experience living or working in Africa and/or had strong links with US Government networks or US-based financial or development institutions.

All Trustees on the Alliance Board are expected to have a real interest in international development issues and HIV/AIDS and a strong belief in the values of the Alliance, especially in supporting communities and local NGOs in developing countries to build their capacity and skills to ensure sustainable development. Empathy with the particular challenges faced by key populations at high risk of HIV/AIDS, who are often marginalised and criminalised in their own countries, is essential.  Good communication skills in English are also essential. 

These are unpaid appointments, but expenses to twice-yearly Board meetings in Brighton (UK) and to occasional meetings in developing countries will be reimbursed. Trustees are appointed for an initial term of three years, but may be re-appointed for two further terms. 

How to apply:

To download the job description and person specification, please visitwww.aidsalliance.org/jobs.  To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@aidsalliance.org.

Application deadline:  5 February 2016 at midnight (UK time)

The International HIV/AIDS Alliance is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community. We attach importance to the gender and geographic balance of the board of Trustees, and welcome applicants from HIV affected communities. Qualified people living with HIV are particularly encouraged to apply.