We are recruiting 1 NGO Delegate representing North America. If you want to apply, you must have established connections to regional civil society initiatives, organizations and networks, be an excellent team worker, and be willing to learn about the international diplomatic environment. As an NGO Delegate, you represent communities and people living with or affected by HIV in UN settings and must be willing to speak truth to power.
Role Summary
As a delegate, on behalf of your NGO, you are a member of the Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) and represent your region on the governing body of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS). PCB members influence the HIV and AIDS policy development, strategy and programming of the world’s leading organization that is shaping the global HIV response. You will serve a two-year term (2025-2026) which requires you to attend a minimum of 2 board meetings a year in Geneva, Switzerland. Your workload per week will vary significantly over the year, from
sometimes 0 to more than 40 hours per week during PCB Meetings. On average you are required to dedicate at least 10 hours per week on duties relating to the PCB. All members of the NGO Delegation are unsalaried but will receive an expense allowance for all costs relating to attending PCB meetings in person.
Main duties and responsibilities
During PCB meetings you will need to:
- hold the Joint Programme and UN Member States accountable for previously agreed commitments and ensure that the needs of communities included in the HIV response are centred in strategy and programming.
- advocate and negotiate with UN member states and UNAIDS co-sponsoring organizations on board decisions regarding various agenda items.
In between meetings, you will work closely with the rest of the NGO Delegation in various working groups to prepare the next PCB meetings. You will need to:
- seek input from, and report back to, your respective community and regional organizations and networks on critical issues related to UNAIDS policies and programmes and the overall response to HIV.
- review and provide comments on policy briefs, reports, and PCB-related documents
Deadline for application and further information
The deadline for application is 15 September 2024, 23:59 Amsterdam time.
Find out more about what qualifications and commitments are needed of both you personally and your organization: