LOCATION: Washington, DC
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
Implementing Educational, Lobbying and Advocacy Activities
Serve as an expert resource for public policymakers and other organizations on the Global Fund and on issues identified by the Executive Director as important for Friends of the Global Fight to pursue. Advance these issues within the Congress, the Administration, international organizations, and other settings as appropriate.
Maintain the premier role of Friends of the Global Fight as the key agent of the Global Fund in the United States and in AIDS, TB and malaria policy, while also raising the profile, gaining recognition, and demonstrating accomplishments of the Global Fund in the areas of fighting AIDS, TB and malaria abroad.
Guide staff in drafting letters, legislative analysis, position statements, memos, speeches, and other materials necessary to convey accurately Friends of the Global Fight's position on issues and to give policymakers the background and other material needed to act on Friends of the Global Fight's recommendations.
Create, maintain and cultivate close working relationships with key governmental officials and their staffs.
Educate administration officials, Members of Congress and their staffs, and other policymakers on the Global Fund and other issues of key concern to Friends of the Global Fight.
Collaborate with other AIDS, health and international organizations to ensure common views are advanced as effectively as possible in broader coalitions.
Continue to build on Friends of the Global Fight's position as a respected voice and leader in the arena of progressive and innovative public policy and governmental initiatives related to the Global Fund and on AIDS, TB and malaria when appropriate.
As requested and when appropriate, serve as spokesperson for Friends of the Global Fight on policy issues with decision makers.
Monitoring and identifying appropriate opportunities
Monitor all public policy issues, including relevant international initiatives, with respect to the Global Fund and HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in general. This includes monitoring legislative and policy activities in the White House, executive branch agencies, Congress, foreign governments and international agencies/multilateral organizations.
Work with the Executive Director and Director of Communications and Global Fund staff to identify key policy questions and issues that have a unique impact on the work of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Work with the Director of Communications to develop strong and effective advocacy messages to support the organizations work.
Develop strong relationships with Global Fund staff, key global health policy leaders and policy makers at the federal level and in international health communities, as well as with staff at various government and international agencies.
Provide strategic guidance to the Global Fund on U.S. related policy issues.
Leadership and Reporting
Direct and oversee the work of the policy team, including developing priorities and budgets, coordinating policy activities, tracking timelines and budgets and reporting on progress and responding to directives of the Executive Director.
Manage the legislative agenda and analyze public policy trends.
Provide oral and written reports to the Executive Director, staff, and if assigned, the President and Board of Directors, on developments in public policy and the results of educational and advocacy activities.
Implement standard practices and ensure that staff activities are in compliance with appropriate grant rules.
Work with the Executive Director in developing a public policy strategic plan.
Supervise, mentor, coach and counsel policy staff to be creative and challenge them in the completion of work assignments.
Supervise the organizations outside legislative counsel and ensure they are providing the appropriate support and guidance to the organization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Detailed knowledge of the federal political system and federal government processes, with particular emphasis on the budget and appropriations process.
Strong knowledge of the Global Fund and global health issues generally.
Outstanding ability to interact effectively with Global Fund staff, government officials and agencies, other health and international organizations, the public, other partners in lobbying and advocacy activities, and volunteers.
Possess highly developed research skills to conduct original source analysis of legislative initiatives and policy development, and to articulate how these interact with Global Fund and Executive branch policies, initiatives and procedures.
Superior analytical skills and excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.
Decisive and diplomatic, with strong and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team.
Demonstrated skills in substantive supervisory responsibilities, leadership and mentoring of a dynamic policy team.
Possess a demonstrated understanding of the unique challenges facing HIV/AIDS and international health advocacy and the public health industry.
Dedication to improving global health through better public policy.
Desire and ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree is required. Advance degree in Public Health, Public Administration or Law preferred.
At least 7 years of experience working on Capitol Hill, the Administration or in the advocacy community.
Experience with national and/or international public interest advocacy, public interest campaigns, international affairs, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
Experience working with communications experts, policymakers and public health advocates.
Experience directing a public health issue advocacy campaign and/or political campaign is a plus.
Previous experience with legislative research and tracking is desirable.
Status
Regular and Full-time
To Apply
Please send resume and provide at least two writing samples of strategy
memos, letters or speeches to jobs@theglobalfight.org This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
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