NGO Delegation Recruitment 2012

Deadline: the application deadline has passed, successful candidates will be notified in early September

UNAIDS was the first United Nations programme to have formal civil society representation on its governing body. It is guided by the Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) with representatives from 22 governments, the UNAIDS Cosponsors and an NGO Delegation of 5 delegates and 5 alternate delegates.

The NGO Delegation to the UNAIDS PCB has vacancies for two-year terms beginning 1 January 2013 and ending 31 December 2014, for the positions mentioned below.

The UNAIDS PCB is the key global forum for HIV and AIDS policy. The Delegation is important to the effective inclusion of community voices; Delegates represent the perspectives of civil society, including people living with HIV, within UNAIDS policies and programming.

This represents a unique opportunity for committed activists and advocates to make a difference to HIV and AIDS policy implementation in their regions.

The UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation is now recruiting for:

• 2 Europe Delegates (includes all of Europe, including countries considered in Eastern Europe and Central Asia by UNAIDS)
• 1 North America Delegate (includes Canada/USA)

Applications from people living with HIV are particularly encouraged.

Before applying to the Delegation, please read more about the roles and responsibilities of both the applying NGO and the applying NGO Delegate, as well as what is needed for the application in the Call for Nominations.

To help you with your application to the NGO Delegation, please take time to examine the following documents:

• Terms of Reference of the UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation
• UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation Vision, Mission, Principles, and Code of Conduct
• UNAIDS PCB NGO Delegation Manual

You are highly encouraged to fill in the online application form. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link next to the regional position you are applying for. Please ensure that you have all required documents and information before you submit as many fields are mandatory (coloured in red) and you will not be able to go back and change any details. Only if you are unable to fill in the online application form, please contact Amy Coulterman at pcb.ngo@gmail.com to request the application in Word format.

**Your application and supporting documents must be made in English as it is the working language of the Delegation and the UNAIDS Board**